The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 8 Jul - 9:19

First topic message reminder :

Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be? appletini

Link to the last Pub https://www.606v2.com/t8339-the-dew-dropshot-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#236042

by **Notch** Fri 8 Jul - 23:32

Thank you Stag. Now I no longer need words to contribute to debates on the Ireland World Cup squad

by red_stag Fri 8 Jul - 23:33

luckless_pedestrian wrote:https://youtu.be/LbTz5gIV93s

Aerial ping pong. Boring boring Wales Smile

Its all about 1st phase attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFHqRDfL7oc

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri 8 Jul - 23:43

Fantastic stuff, Stag - but the offside law has to count for something, surely?

by red_stag Fri 8 Jul - 23:50

I don't follow about the offside. The defensive line or the attacking one

by Guest Fri 8 Jul - 23:59

red_stag wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:https://youtu.be/LbTz5gIV93s

Aerial ping pong. Boring boring Wales

Its all about 1st phase attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFHqRDfL7oc

Nah, it's all about the kick for the corner and then pressure the opposition ball isn't it?

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 0:13

red_stag wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:https://youtu.be/LbTz5gIV93s

Aerial ping pong. Boring boring Wales

Its all about 1st phase attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFHqRDfL7oc

2.11 in Stags link. Number 11 Black.

Feel kinda sorry for the guy, y'know?

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 9 Jul - 7:13

Morning all

Can't believe I am sat at my desk at work and will miss the Super XV final. Will have to see if I can get a decent stream on my phone to watch it on, although sods law says I will be out dealing with something when it's on anyway.

cuppa

by Suspicious lurker Sat 9 Jul - 7:36

Morning all,

Up early to get a shower and a hair-cut before watching the first half of the
S15 then out to Asbos for a road trip YYYYEEEEEEEHHHHHAAAAA

the papers

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport?mobile-redirect=false
http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/rugby

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=80
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union

by MBTGOG Sat 9 Jul - 7:54

Morning all,

by MBTGOG Sat 9 Jul - 8:01

Sorry about that short post. One of the girls has gotten a moving company to take some of her stuff an leave it in ours but she's gone back to Manchester, so I had to be back at my old house to let these guys in by 8 this morning.

I'm knackered as well. Didn't get to sleep until after 1 as after youth club I went to a friend's house where we played Chinese shirades, which was good fun.

by Glas a du Sat 9 Jul - 8:17

red_stag wrote:There's definitely an Italian connection with Shakespeare. How many plays set in Italy. Feicing loads of em

Have you heard of the Renaissance?

Doh

And that goes for you too Lucky.

Braveheart

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 9 Jul - 9:15

Morning all, usual for me pls egg

& I'll hold on the : mug: for now - gotta get the kids to a couple of birthday parties this morning, before hooking up with hughie and Hound for our road trip around lunchtime. Right, better get cracking making some sandwiches for the lads - plenty of tomato

for hughie, his favourite

Braveheart

by WillyGilly Sat 9 Jul - 9:28

Sun is splitting the trees here, to such an extent that I might break out the sun cream for the lads playing football as we got terribly singed last week. Meanwhile across the pond golfs Scottish Open is going to struggle for a Monday finish, hardly the best prep for the open, due to the torrential rain and flooding. May god continue to bless the British isles...

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 9:33

Has anyone a link to S15 final?

by Cari Sat 9 Jul - 9:56

Morning All mug

Staggy - liked the smileys from last night - especially the one for yourself and Notch Very Happy

I'll be back in my gaff tonight. Rolling Eyes

by Thomond Sat 9 Jul - 9:57

Stag,Pm sent.

Sorry Gibbo,left when there was little talk on. It was Cork City Vs Salthill Devon. City had I think 24 efforts on goal yet only one goal. Salthill had one and it was wide. City won one nil but it was incredibly one sided. The positive side is I found a doppelganger of one of my friends.

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 10:16

As, I heard Hughie won't eat a sandwich without double the helping of tomatoes.

Up for the rugby. Had to set an alarm mind, but I am very excited about it. Just watching this Premier League years before it. Nostalgia.

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 10:34

Guess I've been drinking the old invisible juice again Whistle

by Cari Sat 9 Jul - 10:35

Who said that? I must be hearing things again... ghost

Ah! It's you Rev. What time's the rugby on?

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 10:37

Programme's on now. They're walking out now actually.

Bit harsh on that Kahn F not to be starting after last week.

by Cari Sat 9 Jul - 10:40

Oh I see. Well I hope it's a good game. I can't watch it here as my ma hasn't got a great PC for watching streams. She's only got the basic Sky package as well (no sport).

by prop_lyd Sat 9 Jul - 10:42

Glas a du wrote:
red_stag wrote:There's definitely an Italian connection with Shakespeare. How many plays set in Italy. Feicing loads of em

Stag, getting my good old Drama head on, he set them in Italy because, if he were to set them in England then it was 95% certain he would be arrested due to some of the political statements!

Morning all, had a nice curry and a few cider

last night and now settling down for a flick morning between super 15 and 7's!

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 10:56

Alright Prop. I've been fancying a curry for a while now, but never get round to it.

Flip me like, a lineout is actually getting reffed properly today. Two not straights actually called.

by prop_lyd Sat 9 Jul - 11:00

Went to one in Canton and is close to the best curryhouse i've been to Very Happy

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:02

Smart Prop - not just a pretty face didn't think of that. Its a good game so far and a real contest.

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:03

prop_lyd wrote:
Glas a du wrote:
red_stag wrote:There's definitely an Italian connection with Shakespeare. How many plays set in Italy. Feicing loads of em

Stag, getting my good old Drama head on, he set them in Italy because, if he were to set them in England then it was 95% certain he would be arrested due to some of the political statements!

This, plus Glas' point about the renaissance.

Writers in repressive regimes to this day use allegory and different settings to imply points their government wouldn't allow them to make! England in Shakespeares time was fairly repressive- his tragedies and comedies stories often concern either scandal, scheming and corruption amongst the top echelon of society. No way could he write that way about English nobles and royalty!

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:04

Anyone else surprised by amount of pick and drive used by Crusaders

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:06

And Genia isn't half a fan of the box kick

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 11:08

I've always though Suncorp is similar to the Millennium Stadium and now it's proved with the necessary pitch fix.

Flip me, I really am being spoiled with not straight lineouts today.

Think Genia has been watching Mike Phillips a bit too much.

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:08

Not really. Clearly trying to force the Reds to commit to the breakdown. Both defences are up really quickly so when the ball goes wide players have only the briefest moments to do something. We've seen Cooper- Williams, Carter pressured into mistakes... think it's smart rugby.

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:10

It is smart Notch but the S15 has that reputation. Its quite an error strewn game actually. Funny to think its 0-0 after nearly half an hour. Compare that to HEC Final!

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:15

red_stag wrote:It is smart Notch but the S15 has that reputation. Its quite an error strewn game actually. Funny to think its 0-0 after nearly half an hour. Compare that to HEC Final!

Yeah, it's mental. It's almost as if the pace the game is being played at is being dictated by the defences. So quick to pressurise, line speed so quick, the breakdown is being allowed to be a bit of a free for all and both teams are making loads of errors because of the amount of work being done by the defending side.

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 11:18

Nice one Carter.

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:18

Wahey - super try.

by Thomond Sat 9 Jul - 11:19

Carter is in! 7-3

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 11:20

Should be a yellow there shouldn't it? If it's a penalty, then it's got to be a yellow.

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:23

I'd imagine the ref didn't see what player it was but its def a yellow card.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 9 Jul - 11:23

I have to confess that I'm surprised by some of the ruck interpretations - have seen several defenders flying round the outside to take out guards, and some really lazy running behind rucks from both teams Braveheart

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 11:23

There we are look. Corey Flynn solves his lineout problems by going to his banker ball at the tail Wink

I guessed that Stag, but I didn't hear him say anything.

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:25

I wouldn't be suprised. Bryce Lawrence is a fairly poor ref IMO. Agree with you Asbo that the breakdown is a free for all.

by prop_lyd Sat 9 Jul - 11:30

Glaws have moved to kooga for the tops now, it's a shame because I liked the rugbytech ones, think we're going for more cherry in the hoops too Very Happy

by **Pal Joey** Sat 9 Jul - 11:39

that pass from Cooper...wooow!

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:46

Brad Thorn... should have been a try there! 10-6

by prop_lyd Sat 9 Jul - 11:48

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:48

IONEEEEE!!!! Yahoo

by red_stag Sat 9 Jul - 11:49

Great try!!!!! Hoping Reds do it

by **Pal Joey** Sat 9 Jul - 11:49

Should have been, well held up.

Digby Ioane splits them wide open, QC converts. 13-10 to the Reds.

by **Notch** Sat 9 Jul - 11:49

I may be a neutral here, but thats the kind of thing that gets you on the edge of your seat.

by Guest Sat 9 Jul - 11:50

Ioane's gas is brilliant.

They just said he is off to Japan no? I thought he had signed for the Rebels.

Reds tails are up now.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 9 Jul - 12:02

I thought he had re signed with the Reds for another year???

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