Well its been a good start for the English, Scots and Irish...can't wait till next weekend...I shall probably be down in Nelsons bar again knocking back the Guiness and cheering on my team!

Will you be popping upto Emma's after Nelson's Coastie! I hear there are some impressionable young matlocks there!

I would if it didn't mean I would be stuck in there till the day I die...It's not because I would be jumped by a load of sweaty young, fit men (although that would be nice) it's just that the carpet in there is minging and your feet stick! :sick:

I would if it didn't mean I would be stuck in there till the day I die...It's not because I would be jumped by a load of sweaty young, fit men (although that would be nice) it's just that the carpet in there is minging and your feet stick! :sick:

ah well, I have to bow to your superior knowledge of one of our town's most premier nightspots as I've never been in there!


so the are the rumours true about the matlocks? and if so shall we pop in next weekend?!

It is a night club about the size of your front room Dol...it gets very hot, very sweaty, very sticky and well smelly...I do not recommend a vist...stay away from this establishment!

I'll meet you at the doors at ten Sat night!

It is a night club about the size of your front room Dol...it gets very hot, very sweaty, very sticky and well smelly...I do not recommend a vist...stay away from this establishment!




oh my god, IT IS MY FRONT ROOM!!!

I can't believe we beat France!!!

Neither can I Rob but I am enjoying the moment as much as any Scot...I really, really do not like the French..so Horrah for Scotland!

I can't believe we beat France!!!

I was stunned that we scored two tries, especially against the favourites to win the Grand Slam! They played really well, Edinburgh will be jumping tonight!

I would like to see the following positions at the end of the 6 nations...

England - winners
Scotland - runners up
Ireland - next
Wales
Italy
France

Come on Italy..although not until after next Saturday!

eh, I would like a slightly different outcome Coastie!! :w00t:

mind you, we were lucky bunnies on saturday - I think the ref still had his beer goggles on from the night before and felt full of love for us irish - some of the decisions [i.e. BOTH tries] looked fairly ropey to me. Even Brian O'Driscoll looked a bit embarassed, and he'll usually take any points going without a backward glance....

Still, the final score is what remains important, even if it felt a teeny bit hollow as a victory.

And now, Bella et all me dear scottish pals, wtf have you done humiliating the french like that:angry: ... Their tales will be SO up for next saturdays match against us on their home turf that they will anialiate us:ohmy: .....

{great game though!! :thumbsup:]

Has anyone else noticed the striking resemblance between Peter String and Scabbers, the rat in Harry Potter?

eh, I would like a slightly different outcome Coastie!! :w00t:

mind you, we were lucky bunnies on saturday - I think the ref still had his beer goggles on from the night before and felt full of love for us irish - some of the decisions [i.e. BOTH tries] looked fairly ropey to me. Even Brian O'Driscoll looked a bit embarassed, and he'll usually take any points going without a backward glance....

Still, the final score is what remains important, even if it felt a teeny bit hollow as a victory.

And now, Bella et all me dear scottish pals, wtf have you done humiliating the french like that:angry: ... Their tales will be SO up for next saturdays match against us on their home turf that they will anialiate us:ohmy: .....

{great game though!! :thumbsup:]

It is always tough playing France at home but Scotland have done it before, albiet many years ago so I will wishing the luck of your Irish on your comrades TE for them to pull it off on Saturday!

We have the Welsh on Sunday at The Millennium Stadium and I just hope that they can play the same way as they did against the English and that Scotland can get their line-outs sorted out, and that may just seal another victory for us!

The referee at the Scotland game was a bit too good to the French as one of the penalties that Scotland won should have definitely been a penatly/try!

I was down at the local shopping centre this morning and there were a few rugby fans looking a bit worse for wear in Starbucks! One of them asked if Britannic was any good! He meant Britannia, of course!

Has anyone else noticed the striking resemblance between Peter Stringer and Scabbers, the rat in Harry Potter?

Edit: edited my original post due to leaving off the "er" from Peter Stringer. Not because Bella chose to ignore me.

Yeah right....you were really thinking of Peter Stringfellow and became side tracked...go on you can admit it Pats we will only laugh and mock you for a day or until someone else pops their head up and becomes a target! :wink2:

Has anyone else noticed the striking resemblance between Peter Stringer and Scabbers, the rat in Harry Potter?

Edit: edited my original post due to leaving off the "er" from Peter Stringer. Not because Bella chose to ignore me.

Sorry darling, I did not chose to ignore you - it's just that I don't know who Peter Stringer is!

Photo please and then we can compare!

Well its been a good start for the English, Scots and Irish...

Yeah go on rub it in why don't you !!!!!!!!!! :laugh:

I got a hug from Stinger in landsdowne road last year. He's reeeeeel posh, but looks like a gurrier.

god, he's a brilliant player though. Like a terrier after a rat.

That doesn't sound too appealing does it.

'specially if your a rat.

or a brit.

or a frog
or an eyetie



have I left anyone out in the insulting stakes?

Hee..the Italians nearly had us bet!
I was cheering for them....
give em' a few years!!!.I like Italians...I do.
Can't stand brian o' dreadful, but O'Gara...now that's another story altogether.
:-)

Sorry darling, I did not chose to ignore you - it's just that I don't know who Peter Stringer is!

Photo please and then we can compare!
http://www.ireland-forever.com/images/peter-stringer.jpg

(a terrier trying to escape from a frog ;) )

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y187/Bridgejones/wales.jpg

WALES WIN GRAND SLAM
Thought a little reminder from last year might be in order! hee

.............well, they ain't gonna win it this year, Bridge! :devil:

.............well, they ain't gonna win it this year, Bridge! :devil:



Blah, throws rotten veg at Bella ---------- :w00t: anyway a lot of the Welsh team have injuries, that is the only reason they lost. ahem.

How exciting was the France/Ireland game? Obviously I wanted the french to win making it one win and one loss each (better for England), but not by too bigger margin, so what a great comeback for Ireland. Let's hope it's a big win for England.

Just realised I'll be at the meet for the Calcutta Cup. Can't remember there being a telly in the pub. Still never mind.

How exciting was the France/Ireland game? Obviously I wanted the french to win making it one win and one loss each (better for England), but not by too bigger margin, so what a great comeback for Ireland. Let's hope it's a big win for England.

Just realised I'll be at the meet for the Calcutta Cup. Can't remember there being a telly in the pub. Still never mind.

Max, the Calcutta Cup took place at the very first SO London Meet, England won that time. I obviously hope that the result will be different this year! :w00t:

I felt sorry for the Irish as their comeback was amazing, just a little too late. Though they should never have let the French get 3 runaway tries.

Well, England are hot favourites to win the Grand Slam now although Italy gave them a good run for their money. The Italians have certainly improved since they joined the Six Nations and they are no longer the team that everyone is sure to secure a victory against. They played really well but were outclassed by England.

Watched this yesterday and must confess to having my heart in my mouth during the first half, but class and experience shone through in the second. As soon as Matt Dawson came on, giving the quick ball, things turned around.

Does anyone know who got Man of the Match? It would be Ben Cohen for me every time, nothing to do with the rugby.

Just realised I'll be at the meet for the Calcutta Cup. Can't remember there being a telly in the pub. Still never mind.

don't say we've got to find a pub with hulking, drunk rugby fans in, Max! you know we will drink them all under the table!!

Ah, well........it had to happen! Scotland just didn't play as well as last week and after that sending off, things just got tough for them. Well done to Wales, they played a great game and I just glad that Scotland got two late tries to make the score-line a bit more healthy!

Oh no! Did Scotland lose?

We got the rather boring 'win' out of the way early this year Patsy.

Normal service has now been restored. :bag:

We got the rather boring 'win' out of the way early this year Patsy.

Normal service has now been restored. :bag:


Yes, but it was the French that we beat and that's important! And we weren't disgraced by the Welsh like we were last year. We done well considering we only had 14 men and Scott Murray was probably the worst player to lose, he was after all the Man of The Match last week. Silly mistake but boy, did he pay for it? Does that mean he won't be playing the next game then?

We got the rather boring 'win' out of the way early this year Patsy.

Normal service has now been restored. :bag:

That's actually a shame. It's a tough call who I would like to lose more............. who am I kidding? Of course it's not. I would want the Welsh to lose, obviously. :w00t:

That reminds me, I had one of those embarrassing-yet-humourous incidents with Gavin Hastings after a truly spectacular drubbing at Twickenham.

I'd relate it here, but these things rarely translate into the written word. :laugh:

'Twas the fault of a dodgy bottle of vodka masquerading as water.

Wow...way to go Ireland...even if they did lose what a second half! :)

England really do need to buck up a tad...they need to get more of the quick ball game going...I know the Italians have improved greatly over the last few years but still..we should have beaten them more convincingly than thay did.:mellow:

Oh dear Scotland... :(

I am VERY impressed with the Italians. And their rugby skills ain't bad neither.:laugh:
Give them a few years.It seems to me they improve a hundred fold each tournament. I'd say it would be great craic to be in Rome while your team is playing Italy.

BE AFRAID PEOPLE BE VERY AFRAID, GAVIN HENSON IS IN THE NEXT MATCH!

Woot !!!

And we weren't disgraced by the Welsh like we were last year.

:laugh: Hee Hee Hee

That reminds me, I had one of those embarrassing-yet-humourous incidents with Gavin Hastings after a truly spectacular drubbing at Twickenham.

I'd relate it here, but these things rarely translate into the written word. :laugh:

'Twas the fault of a dodgy bottle of vodka masquerading as water.


I love Gavin Hastings,i could have watched him running around the feild all day in those shorts. COR, shame he isn't playing any more.:wub: :(

:boxing: Why are'nt the England rygby team allowed to own a dog? because they can't hold onto a lead!

That's mean.....
I LOVE it...
giggle.

That's mean.....
I LOVE it...
giggle.


hee i know it is a bit, but they know i am only teasing.

Yes, but it was the French that we beat and that's important! And we weren't disgraced by the Welsh like we were last year. We done well considering we only had 14 men and Scott Murray was probably the worst player to lose, he was after all the Man of The Match last week. Silly mistake but boy, did he pay for it? Does that mean he won't be playing the next game then?


One Swallow doesn't make a summer.....................











Who am I kidding... of course it does but that's for a different thread and probably board!!!

:boxing: Why are'nt the England rygby team allowed to own a dog? because they can't hold onto a lead!

That's fighting talk that is... :gunsmilie :flex: :bangin: :boxing:

england Can't Win The Grnad Slame!!! Supern Superb Superb Superb Excellnti Excellenti I Am So Happy!!!!!!!!!!

we Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:ohmy::ohmy::ohmy::ohmy::w00t:


YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!

Never mind England, you still have cricket...

BARODA, India (Reuters) - England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat in their three-day tour match against an Indian Board President's XI on Saturday.

england Can't Win The Grnad Slame!!! Supern Superb Superb Superb Excellnti Excellenti I Am So Happy!!!!!!!!!!
P!$$ed as well Bella?? :pimp:

Did Ben Cohen get his kit off?

P!$$ed as well Bella?? :pimp:

oh yes!!! i met my friend for lucnh and if it wasnt for the fact whe told me she ws prgetnt( which I am delitgheted about) I would stil be out there!!!

I AM SOO HAPPY!!!!!! OOH SOO HAPPPY!!!! I COULD JUMP FOR JOy!!!!

Did Ben Cohen get his kit off?

no, but do you wnat me to!?

*sniggers*

no, but do you wnat me to!?

Yes please, Bella. The sequinned pompoms would be nice. Any reason you ask?

I am here, ready, willing and able - the same can't be said for Ben who is probabl drowing his sorrows along with a few million other English fans!

Think I will join Fee in a * snigger *

What are you talking about?

we Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how absolutely super for you!

we Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We did indeed :drinking:

I hear England played pretty poorly. Obviously the Scots' fans tactics of intimidation worked. Thought our boys would show more grit than that. Still, may not have the grand slam in their sights anymore but the tournament's still in their grasp.

I thought booing the opposing team's anthem was more the football fans' style. It just ain't rugby is it?

Good luck to the irish today!!

It just ain't rugby is it?

I think it's more to do with Culloden, Maxine. Apparently the ref was a bit biased and it still rankles. :kid:

I thought booing the opposing team's anthem was more the football fans' style. It just ain't rugby is it?

I actually agree with this - very bad sportmanship.

england Can't Win The Grnad Slame!!! Supern Superb Superb Superb Excellnti Excellenti I Am So Happy!!!!!!!!!!

Oh what a shame !! I'm So Gutted for them!:w00t: :D :p

:ranting: Bliddy Hell, Ireland slammed Wales today! BLAH luck of the Irish.

The whole six nations has opened up totally now - 4 countries ( England, Scotland, France and Ireland) all on four points.

Must admit to feeling rather pleased when we beat England - it's always good to put one over the auld enemy :)

Alright Rob. For God's sake, don't go on about it. You're so over the top and in your face.

:wink2:

Alright Rob. For God's sake, don't go on about it. You're so over the top and in your face.

:wink2:

Patsy darling, I can't speak for Rob but I certainly am not going to forget this! We beat the World Champions.........oooh, it's like 1966 all over again! :w00t:

That's nice. As long as you're happy. Have you calmed down a bit now? You were shouting a lot yesterday, I couldn't hear myself think.

Yes, I must apologise for that - it was a bit of an exciting day. I had met my friend for lunch, we were supposed to meet next week as we were supposed to be having friends round for a take-away, a few beers and watch the rugby but unfortunately one of them is being treated for cancer, and had gone through chemotherapy on Wednesday. As a result we had to cancel them coming round, so I rearranged my meeting with my friend to meet for lunch and I had to end up drinking her share of the wine as she gave me the news that after 2 and half years of trying she is having a baby in the summer! I guess that coupled with Scotland winning I got a bit carried away!

Alright Rob. For God's sake, don't go on about it. You're so over the top and in your face.

:wink2:

Sorry - I must learn to contain my excitement :D

...I got a bit carried away!
...or - as they say in Glasgow - pished.:wink2:

...or - as they say in Glasgow - pished.:wink2:

lol, Fee you could say that! My hangover started at about 9pm!! I blamed it on the ostrich steak we had for the tapas!

I blamed it on the ostrich steak we had for the tapas!

That's Edinburra for you...:w00t:

My hangover started at about 9pm!! I blamed it on the ostrich steak we had for the tapas!

Ostrich steak has alcohol in it :shocking:

Ostrich steak has alcohol in it :shocking:

It was probably simmered gently in Buckfast, but don't tell Bella

It was probably simmered gently in Buckfast, but don't tell Bella

LOL - it was juniper berries and a redcurrant sauce acshooly! We also had spanish chorizo sausages simmered in cider.........so it was probably that what done it!

Buckfast........now, that takes me back! :drinking: I am a tad more sophisticated now................well, at least I try to be!

Hee...Scotland the Brave...
Well done chaps!

And well done to Ireland Aon! Gavin Henson's new hairstyle didn't do very much damage did it? :laugh: And to think that Scotland got hammered by the Welsh a fortnight ago, doesn't really say much for us does it!? :shocking:

As Rob says, the championship has really opened up, it really is anyone's game!

Max, I didn't see the game but totally agree with the booing it's not really on but you can't really blame the fan's intimidation for England losing.

coolaboola - championship is there for the taking for everyone now.



hope the english play like that on the 18th march!!:devil:

ooh...
don't know who gaving henson is..but there was ONE chap on the welsh team with the MADDEST hair EVER....I think his name was jones.
(i wasn't watching the match but just the highlights)(Highlights..HAIR...geddit)
Anyhoooo....he was no.3 or no.6....and his hair is just wild.
It's brill!
:-)

hope the english play like that on the 18th march!!:devil:[/QUOTE]

That's a bit worrying tho'..TE...the 18th of march.
It's the day after the night before...ie the 17th o' march!
I'm sure our boys will be in some state.
ah well............

ooh...
don't know who gaving henson is..but there was ONE chap on the welsh team with the MADDEST hair EVER....I think his name was jones.
(i wasn't watching the match but just the highlights)(Highlights..HAIR...geddit)
Anyhoooo....he was no.3 or no.6....and his hair is just wild.
It's brill!
:-)

If he was one of the big blokes and looked like something from the Hair Bear Bunch, it was Colin Charvis.

If it was one of the girlie backs and looked like a spiv, it was Gavin Henson.

If it was one of the girlie backs and looked like a spiv, it was Gavin Henson.[/QUOTE]

lol! This guy was a BIG chap! a VERY big chap....with legs as big as treetrunks and no neck at all....and a chest you could dance a jig on!

If he was one of the big blokes and looked like something from the Hair Bear Bunch, it was Colin Charvis.

If it was one of the girlie backs and looked like a spiv, it was Gavin Henson.

Hair Bear Bunch - LOL!! I know exactly who mean and you are spot on with your descriptions for both him & Henson! He had his hair gelled back....must have used a whole tub of brylcreme!

Can i tell you a secret? i have meet Gavin Henson, just before he started seeing Charlotte Church, he lives in Pencoed which is not that far from me, and anyway he was in the local pub, he is rather lush close up girlies :naughty: ,much to my embaressment my mother went and asked him for his autograph, he never did get up to sing on the karoke though.

Come on England for goodness sake...quicker ball is what is required here and more than a touch more passing going on...tsk, tsk...:mad2:

giggle......

giggle......

You can go off people you know... :angry:

blink blink....
innocent look!

So there I was...out and about in town last night, really curious as to why there were grown men walking around in replica's of my old school uniform:
Geansai, chequered skirt.. knee high (and VERY unflattering!) socks.
Lol...Scottish boys over here for the weekend. :-)
Best of luck, chaps.
:good:

Phwoarr........... did you take a peek........down there?

*snigger*

No...the chaps had deadly accents, but really, a man in a skirt does NOT do it for me.I find it a big turn off.
:laugh:
I was walking across the Ha'penny bridge later and there were a few more lads in front of me.They must have the skirts weighted down, lol, as it was a VERY blustery night.And nothing budged.

I can imagine the streets of Dublin will be filled with a fantastic atmosphere, Aon!

Good Luck to all the teams who are playing at the weekend!

It was good craic indeed last night Bella.:thumbsup: A good atmosphere and all about sport.Yay.
Some of the chaps were asking us for ideas for restaurants and pubs and things.Told a few of them about this GREAT pub in the dublin mountains called 'Johnny Fox's, but then afterwards I was thinking they might not have a tv up there.(as it's a music pub.)OOOOOPS.

Well I have to wait for Sunday for the England match...must remember to set my alarm so I don't sleep through it (between night watches):unsure:

All the best Ireland...oh and Scotland...and of course Wales!

and England...quick ball....quick ruddy ball! :wallbash:

Just saw the Scottish News and the reporter was reporting from one of the bars in Temple Bar.............ahhhhh, memories! It's been 8 years since Scotland won at Landsdowne Road, should be a good game!

Is England playing Italy on Sunday?

Is England playing Italy on Sunday?

France, I believe.

France, I believe.


Thanks Max! I knew it was one of them, just wasn't sure which. Good Luck to England!

I don't really know who to go for between Ireland and Scotland, but as Ireland are probably favourite to win, I'll go for Scotland (sorry TE, Urk, Aon). Nah, who am I kidding? They haven't got a hope! :bag:

Whoever wins, it will be nice to watch it as an impartial.

Hope we whoop the French, though, and the Welsh trounce the Italians. :good:

Good Luck to England!


say it like you mean it!! :kid:

say it like you mean it!! :kid:

Actually Dol on this occassion I do mean it! :w00t: Honest Guv! You're playing the French c'mon do you really think I want the French to win!?? :pimp:

I do admit to wanting Wales to win when they played them at Twickenham though..............:shutup:

say it like you mean it!! :kid:

Actually Dol on this occassion I do mean it! :w00t: Honest Guv! You're playing the French c'mon do you really think I want the French to win!?? :pimp:

I do admit to wanting Wales to win when they played them at Twickenham though..............:shutup:

heading off down't pub for lunch and rugger - good luck everyone.

bella - the pundits are saying if there's rain that scotland will have the upper hand, as a wet game is no good for our style [running ball] and that if it's reduced to a kicking game that yous are the favs.

get out there and do a rain dance!!


[btw I won;t talk to you if you win......:laugh:

heading off down't pub for lunch and rugger - good luck everyone.

bella - the pundits are saying if there's rain that scotland will have the upper hand, as a wet game is no good for our style [running ball] and that if it's reduced to a kicking game that yous are the favs.

get out there and do a rain dance!!


[btw I won;t talk to you if you win......:laugh:


Well, it's raining and they are losing!


btw I won;t talk to you if you win

Is that a promise?! :yahoo:

Well, that was interesting....... :sleepy:

Went to pub...ate to many nachos, potato skins and too much sticky toffee pudding which didn't mix well with the fruity, non-alcohilic, beverages and after much excitment at the rugger I was sick outside the pub :blush: Thank-fully it was only a tiny wee bit but my lodger was with me and some other people walked by moments later :blush:

Cracking couple of matches though..although that 1st Italian try was soooo not a try...even if the scorer was cute!

Oh and ladies...this is a link to a site called : Rugby for the Girls http://www.rftguk.co.uk/

Basically it was started by a woman who only had a passing interest in rugby before 2003...she is not sure itf it was Englands success of that year or the introduction of the tight fitting shirts...anyway...enjoy the site all you girlies who love rugger! :naughty:

sorry bella.

I actually mean that. It was a less than gorgeous game.


tomorrow's match should be interesting.

Well, that was interesting....... :sleepy:


Wasn't it just, dead boring! I have seen schoolboys play with more enthusiasm!

Well Done to Ireland though, they are still in with a chance. Today's game should hopefully be better!

tomorrow's match should be interesting.

Well, it was that! What happened to the England boys, they never had a look in at all?

Technically though England, Ireland, France and Scotland could still win the Championship but I think it is really going to be between Ireland & France, and I hoping the boys in green will pull it off!

Never saw the Wales/Italy game but from the score, looked as if it may have been a good game.

I'd say France will win it.
points difference and stuff....
Ah well....
dont' mind too much.

I'd say France will win it.
points difference and stuff....
Ah well....
dont' mind too much.

France could have walked it if they hadn't let the Irish back in.....That may well be the deciding event of the tournament...France letting the Irish come back at them

COME ON IRELAND!

England - buck up for heavens sake...:evilmad:

Today's the day! :naughty:

Ireland
France
England
Scotland
Wales
Italy

looks like it'll finish this way to me...:unsure:

Wayhay - Scotland beat Italy (just!!)

They did! At least no wooden spoon for us this year! Have to say though, I do feel sorry for the Italians as they have played some cracking rugby, them being bottom of the table doesn't really reflect the way they have played. Give them a few years and I reckon they will be vying for the championship.

Scotland made loads of mistakes, I mean how many forward passed did they manage to play? That's the first rule you learn about rugby!! They were lucky to win! Couldn't understand why Craig Paterson didn't kick for a penalty when they were in the Italy half though.

Ireland could really pull it out of the hat if France get beaten by Wales, as they will be looking to will that Championship and having that in their sights could really give them the edge against England.

I won't be able to see the game as we are out tonigt at ma-in-law 70th.......wonder if the hotel will let us watch the game.............do you think ma-in-law would mind?! :eek:

Today's the day! :naughty:

Ireland
France
England
Scotland
Wales
Italy

looks like it'll finish this way to me...:unsure:

Ooops Coastie, hope you didn't put a bet on that!

Shame about Wales just missing out on beating France.

Ooops Coastie, hope you didn't put a bet on that!

Shame about Wales just missing out on beating France.

No bets Bella...mind you I'm thinking that next time I take my meal break in time to watch England play I might well put a bet on them losing...since they always do on such occasions :wallbash:

Well done Scotland though...what a come back for them eh!

Just gutted now that Ireland didn't completely whoop England and beat the French to the title! :evilmad:

AH SURE DIDN'T WE WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN!!!

yahoooooooo - whaaaaaaaay!!:pimp:

St Patrick must have been shining down on youse over the weekend, TE! Well Doneto the Irish! It was just a pity that Wales couldn't hold onto their lead to edge the French out!

This has been the best Six Nations in a long time, as no one team dominated and it was right down to the last games to see who won!

The French may have won but...................Scotland beat them to deny them the Grand Slam!!