The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:23 pm

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 pictures of Rhys Priestland, Cian Healy, or the special one of Charlize Theron and Gibbo above the bar!

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

Ale

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t18511p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#704500

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:25 pm

I'll have a Babycham. Served in a thimble.

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:26 pm

help yourself Lucky, tis happy hour.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:27 pm

Result!

by Rava Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:33 pm

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:34 pm

And some money in the jukebox:

https://youtu.be/q71gvV9n9Cs

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:54 pm

Ah love that picture Dreamer. We looked good together then. She couldnt handle the fame. Not to be.

Great company. Rhys and Cian.

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:01 pm

ASM tries

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmh8h0_asm-ca-aironi-le-resume_sport

and fireworks

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmgegm_feu-d-artifice-au-michelin-pour-les-100-ans-18-11-11_sport#rel-page-under-2

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:04 pm

Speaking of those two, would Irish regs prefer Cian Healy to be starting every game for Leinster, or will the benefit of training with van der Merwe count for more? Rhys Priestland has played second fiddle to Wellies and it doesn't seem to have done him any harm.

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:07 pm

I don't follow Luckless - he will train with Van der Merwe whether he starts or not?

by Rava Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:08 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Speaking of those two, would Irish regs prefer Cian Healy to be starting every game for Leinster, or will the benefit of training with van der Merwe count for more? Rhys Priestland has played second fiddle to Wellies and it doesn't seem to have done him any harm.

I don't understand why he isn't starting. He is as good if not better than Van de Merwe.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:09 pm

Okay, I didn't word the question very well - this Babycham's gone to my head...

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:13 pm

As I understand it Rava he was injured for the first match and probably didn't feature much in training that week. They prob kept him in for continuity.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:14 pm

Some great tries there, Chef. Great little kick through from the hooker for Brock James's try!

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:19 pm

I like to see Healy start in the really big games. But VD Merwe is a great opponent to have for his place. Does not let us down. On the contrary, he strengthens us. Its a 23 man game now. So Id use them both to suit certain types of games. As with Reddan and Boss. Want to see the same happen with Cronin and Strauss. Hagan and Ross. Madigan & Sexton.

Fierce competition is better all round, and for all concerned. For the club and the players. Not to mention the fans.

by Cari Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:44 pm

Marc Almond

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:53 pm

Mick(TEFC) wrote:ASM tries

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmh8h0_asm-ca-aironi-le-resume_sport

and fireworks

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmgegm_feu-d-artifice-au-michelin-pour-les-100-ans-18-11-11_sport#rel-page-under-2

Anybody else disappointed they were actually fireworks chin

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:57 pm

ha, I was a bit Glas.

And evening all. Trying to make some roast sweet potato soup for the first time, it best turn out well because I'm starving!

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:03 pm

wow, chuffed for Rhodri Jones, Scarlet 20yr old prop has been drafted into the Wales squad http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/news/20239.php

He's in to replace Adam Jones, he can play either side, but only started playing tight head for the Scarlets this season.

(p.s I am horrified as to how they've spelt Aberystwyth on the WRU website!)

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:06 pm

Glas a du wrote:
Mick(TEFC) wrote:ASM tries

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmh8h0_asm-ca-aironi-le-resume_sport

and fireworks

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmgegm_feu-d-artifice-au-michelin-pour-les-100-ans-18-11-11_sport#rel-page-under-2

Anybody else disappointed they were actually fireworks

I'm a sucker for firework displays,ephemeral flashers angel

I was amazed that they were allowed to do that in a 18k stadium;perhaps H&S isn't as draconian over here;Rava???

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:09 pm

I can't believe they spelt it 'Aberystwith,' Dreamer. That really is a shocker. It's equivalent to the RFU website saying that a player's from Durhum.

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:13 pm

why does no one proof read??! It's just a bit embarrassing to put out on your national team website.

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:16 pm

That's the medieval spelling.

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:18 pm

how long till the tri nations starts next?

Also is it true that argentina are in the next tournament?

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:21 pm

July 2012.
Yes.

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:23 pm

ah right ok cool thanks

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:29 pm

yeah they've got a new name now CF, tri nations will now be known as The Rugby Championship, I believe. Can't wait to see Argentina involved with it really. It's about time it's happened Smile

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:29 pm

Yer grand Cricket man. guinness

And its got a new name. Not the 4-Nations but, The Rugby Championship.

Bit pious.

Be great see Contepomi playing in something he actively influenced and helped to happen. Bit like Seve in Golf. Special.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:32 pm

Whereas Agustin Pichot got to see the Promised Land but never got to set foot in it. Like Moses, like.

by Guest Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:33 pm

ah right fair enough, thanks for the help thumbsup

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:35 pm

Let my people go!

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:36 pm

What's the magic word?

by MBTGOG Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:44 pm

red_stag wrote:In Ghana I encountered this with a Ghanian coach. The kids were messing about. I had used the money I fundraised to get them over to UK to play a match and I trained them every day in preparariotn. The Ghaniana coach told the children they were evil, selfish, wicked and that God would see into their black souls and punish them.

I had severe words with him to say the least. There was a Welsh lass helping me out and she took the good cop approach. I let fly and put him firmly in his place.

Where's his place? Being told what to do by a white man in his own country?

by MrsP Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:44 pm

Plague?

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:45 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Whereas Agustin Pichot got to see the Promised Land but never got to set foot in it. Like Moses, like.

So true. He was a huge part of it all.

In ma day...Two words. Hugo Porta. notworthy

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:46 pm

What's the magic word?

Abrakebabra!

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:46 pm

MBTGOG wrote:
red_stag wrote:In Ghana I encountered this with a Ghanian coach. The kids were messing about. I had used the money I fundraised to get them over to UK to play a match and I trained them every day in preparariotn. The Ghaniana coach told the children they were evil, selfish, wicked and that God would see into their black souls and punish them.

I had severe words with him to say the least. There was a Welsh lass helping me out and she took the good cop approach. I let fly and put him firmly in his place.

Where's his place? Being told what to do by a white man in his own country?

Yessim Masser! notworthy

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:47 pm

Hugo Porta was Argentinian rugby, wasn't he?

Mrs P: close, but not right! Laugh

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:48 pm

MBTGOG wrote:
red_stag wrote:In Ghana I encountered this with a Ghanian coach. The kids were messing about. I had used the money I fundraised to get them over to UK to play a match and I trained them every day in preparariotn. The Ghaniana coach told the children they were evil, selfish, wicked and that God would see into their black souls and punish them.

I had severe words with him to say the least. There was a Welsh lass helping me out and she took the good cop approach. I let fly and put him firmly in his place.

Where's his place? Being told what to do by a white man in his own country?

So I take it you wouldn't adopt a missionary's position Munsty?

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:49 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:What's the magic word?

Believe.

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:52 pm

Oi, Wise Man, where were you last night when the youngsters were scrapping by the pool table?

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:53 pm

His place is as a coach Munsty. His behaviour was unacceptable. The fact he was foreign had little to do with it. The boys father also spoke to him about it. It is not a cultural norm - that is not how the boys football teams are treated over there. Why should 12 year old boys have to accept that.

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:54 pm

BTW way I hope your only being prickly for the sake of it. I didn't see a black man/white man situation there. You style comment is one of the reasons that racism continues to exist.

"Oh no you can't say that to him cos he is black and your white" Rolling Eyes

Sorry but positive discrimination is as damaging as negative discrimination.

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:56 pm

The fact he was foreign...

Pardon? I believe you were in his home country!

by Glas a du Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:57 pm

P.S. I am being a Tinkywinky for the sake of it.

Whistle

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:57 pm

Fine the fact I was foreign . . .

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:57 pm

red_stag wrote:positive discrimination is as damaging as negative discrimination.

Damn white. Sorry, damn right! Wink

by Gibson Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:58 pm

And Stag, did this Welsh girl good-cop, look anything like my Eve?

It's not important, in the grand scale of things...but I like to know kinda stuff.

by red_stag Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:59 pm

She was a lovely blonde lass who was in her 30s but looked in her early 20s. Don't know what her secret was. No idea who your Eve is BTW. You must fill me in next week in Dublin!!

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:00 pm

red_stag wrote:You must fill me in next week in Dublin!!

That's what Eve says in Gibbo's dreams...

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