The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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 life size photo of Thierry Dusautoir.

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




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Cymroglan wrote:Nice to be back home

Hope you had a lovely chilled time Cymro. Welcome back pal.

When do they use the World Ranking points to decide on the seedings for the next RWC?

If it is some time away then it might not have any material consequences, no?

That does make sense I suppose.

Crikey they're showing the floods in Dublin on the news. It looks absolutely horrendous. It's at times like this I'm glad I live at the top of a hill.

Gibson wrote:

Mrs Penfro wrote:How on earth can we finish 4th in the world cup and end up dropping in the rankings? It just doesn't make sense to me. We beat Ireland and you went up! Where's the logic in that?

I don't want an explanation, I just don't understand it

Logic is MrsPenfro, we lost one game. Ye lost 3. Ya cant bate failure for moving up the table.

But we got to a 1/2 final running over you boyos in the process

Cheers Mr G

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Wow, what a stunning sunset over the Somerset Levels. A bright orange sun cutting through the mist. Ethereal.

Thunder and heavy heavy rain on tother sid eof Mendip Hound

MrsP wrote:When do they use the World Ranking points to decide on the seedings for the next RWC?

If it is some time away then it might not have any material consequences, no?

Next year some point, I believe, so we better pull the finger out damn quick - need a good run in the 6Ns

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

MrsP wrote:When do they use the World Ranking points to decide on the seedings for the next RWC?

If it is some time away then it might not have any material consequences, no?

Next year some point, I believe, so we better pull the finger out damn quick - need a good run in the 6Ns

You know how to crack jokes!!

Me too MrsPenfro.

Dinnertime!

two peole have died in the floods in Ireland - a Garda who got out of his car to warn other motorists and a woman in a basement. RIP.

Are you going to invest in the gold mine in Scotland Asbo? Apparently they're going to reopen one in the national park?

Supper calls

I think Notch said it and I agree. They should decide the rankings 3/6 months out from the RWC. Not next year. Thats where they make their mistake imo.

So much can change in 3 years. I mean. We'll be rid of Kidney by then and Home Free.

+1, Kia.

Stop doubling the ranking points awarded/lost at the RWC and award points bssed on where teams finish.

The seedings are done early so that the IRB can sort out schedules I believe. It also gives teams plenty of time to sort out hotels and training facilities. Summat like that...

Stop doubling the ranking points awarded/lost at the RWC and award points bssed on where teams finish.

The seedings are done early so that the IRB can sort out schedules I believe. It also gives teams plenty of time to sort out hotels and training facilities. Summat like that...

I can understand that Hound. It takes massive and coordinated organisation. For both the Host and the individual teams. So how about a year/18 months before? Surely, even the IRB could manage that? Maybe not. Maybe that the problem?

I've never understood the argument that we need a better seeding because that makes it easier to get out of our group, because if you are hood enough to be seeded higher you should qualify easier no? It's a circular argument.

I suppose the lower your ranking the more "good" teams you are likely to face.

Mrs Penfro wrote:Are you going to invest in the gold mine in Scotland Asbo? Apparently they're going to reopen one in the national park?

No, don't think they'll take chocolate buttons which is my currency of choice at the moment. Oddly the geologist behind it is my one of my ex-father-in-laws!

The simple fact of it all is, Wales didn't beat anyone ranked above them in the tournament, we did, simples

Hugh, were Ireland ahead of Wales at the time? I think they might have been.

Is it worth destroying a beautiful area, in order to pick up a measly 200 mill?

I thought you would be going beserk when I saw it on the BEEB, As.

In its defence, they reckon it will help a dying Town thrive again.

Still.

The simple fact of it all is, Wales didn't beat anyone ranked above them in the tournament, we did, simples

hughie1986 wrote:The simple fact of it all is, Wales didn't beat anyone ranked above them in the tournament, we did, simples

I'm agreeing with you Hughie whether you are correct or not.

Asbo, serious question . Are Scotland in danger of having to play 4 games in 16 days at the next WC, including mid-week games along with the rest of the emerging nations?

Storee Regs. Wet ain't it?

Some light relief

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teNgQTrv6pE&feature=share

Gibson wrote:Is it worth destroying a beautiful area, in order to pick up a measly 200 mill?

I thought you would be going beserk when I saw it on the BEEB, As.

In its defence, they reckon it will help a dying Town thrive again.

Still.

It's swings and roundabouts, Gib, the locals seem largely in favour given what it'll do for their community. I can only hope that the company is forced to put it all back as close to how they found it when they're finished digging

Rava wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:The simple fact of it all is, Wales didn't beat anyone ranked above them in the tournament, we did, simples

I'm agreeing with you Hughie whether you are correct or not.

Asbo, serious question . Are Scotland in danger of having to play 4 games in 16 days at the next WC, including mid-week games along with the rest of the emerging nations?

I reckon, Rav, we just might be

hughie1986 wrote:The simple fact of it all is, Wales didn't beat anyone ranked above them in the tournament, we did, simples

Ireland were above Wales when they lost in the QF

Hugh has gone very quiet. He hates getting caught!

Fair enough pal. I heard they had stringent controls in place, as part of the plan. Hope its adhered to. Love to get up to the Highlands someday.

I see poor ol BP only made $5.14 Billion profit last quarter. Disaster!

Hoi Rav & Huggie.

Gibson wrote:Fair enough pal. I heard they had stringent controls in place, as part of the plan. Hope its adhered to. Love to get up to the Highlands someday.

I see poor ol BP only made $5.14 Billion profit last quarter. Disaster!

Hoi Rav & Huggie.

My gut reaction would be similar to yours, my friend, but I think the folks closest to it and most affected should have the greatest say

Thomond,

It looks like you and I have arrived in the middle of the old folks convention!

Whoever heard of a mining company leaving things as they found them?

There's the remnants of a mine in Wickow which has water leeching (leaching?) into the wayer table and it is highly toxic ... To be fair this was 19th century mining but even so.

Hugs,
Get up outta dat
Ya impertinent brat

And let aul MrsP sit dowen!

MrsP, wouldn't be the first time in here.

This is spooking me.

The last couple of times I have popped in here for a quiet lurk in the corner, the banner ad along the top has been advertising flights from London to Stockholm. How do I tell them to feic off - I have bought my tickets.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Gibson wrote:Fair enough pal. I heard they had stringent controls in place, as part of the plan. Hope its adhered to. Love to get up to the Highlands someday.

I see poor ol BP only made $5.14 Billion profit last quarter. Disaster!

Hoi Rav & Huggie.

My gut reaction would be similar to yours, my friend, but I think the folks closest to it and most affected should have the greatest say

I agree. AsLongAsAtLeast100ofthem have been properly informed.

I was just about to make the aul dears some cocoa.

How are you doing, gents?

Getting cold again, isn't it?

I said,

GETTING COLD AGAIN, ISN'T IT?

KiaRose wrote:This is spooking me.

The last couple of times I have popped in here for a quiet lurk in the corner, the banner ad along the top has been advertising flights from London to Stockholm. How do I tell them to feic off - I have bought my tickets.

Welcome to Big Bruvver Kia. It knows that. It knows everything you do online. It has a profile of everything you do on the T'Internet.

More spooked now?

Whist up the lot of ye, I'm trying to listen to the music box

Ah sorry Hugs. Its all deese aulwans comin in from a hard days shoppin and yatterin on.

When are you going to Stockholm Kia?

My new girlfriend lets me lick anything off her and I love it.

Butter, jam, cheese, you name it she lets me lick it off her.

She's a cracker.

Marmite too?

Where's me cocoa?

I was perfectly happy in Mississippi,
Then Mr Sippi came back early from a Flip business trip

It's scientifilly proven that too many birthdays can kill