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by Candace Barritt
This podcast will cover women's and men’s rugby matches from a referee perspective. To show an insight for people of the complexities of the game but also the fun and interesting side of the sport we all love!
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- 2 days ago53 min
Comms Down, TMO Up & Rugby Referee Chat!
Play On Pod is back with another packed episode of rugby, refereeing, and match-official chat! 🏉Candace and Rob break down the latest Tests, including England v Wallaroos, Scotland v Canada, and South Africa v the All Blacks, with plenty of discussion around TMO interventions, charge-downs, comms issues, water carriers, and some interesting referee moments.They also dive into SVNS Ultimate 7s, referee card-pocket hacks, the latest rankings, Nations Cup fixtures, and our Stat Central numbers.Plus, they look ahead to the Reds v Tahs clash in Roma, highlight some exciting upcoming match officials, and finish with Law of the Week: Closing the Gap at the Lineout. 📖#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
From Grand Finals to Test Rugby
The Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey talking about Grand Final chaos to international tests, this episode is packed! Candace survives three seasons in one day, Pearcey gets behind the mic, and Rob brings the U16 Grand Final drama.Then it’s into the big rugby and match-official stories: the 4.5-size WXV ball, Ultimate 7s, LA28 qualification, referees getting back into season prep, RA webinars and the Dallas Harlequins referee-abuse fallout.On the field, we unpack a fascinating weekend of Tests from Rugby Greatest Rivalry to Australia vs the Pumas ! They deliberate knock-ons, penalty tries, advantage, player input, mauls and plenty of stoppages- plus dive into the latest Super Rugby Australia and Ultimate 7s law variations.And, of course, appointments and the Golden Whistle round out another big episode 🏉🎙️#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago43 min
You Do Not Talk About Fight Club
This week on Play On Rob and Peacey catch up on the latest rugby news before diving into some fascinating Tests: Springboks soar just enough as Wallabies win and Chile champs Uruguay by knockout.They fly through a crazy weekend of rugby, breaking down the capers in Cape Town and the Wallabies' heroics in Jujuy. From Angus Gardner’s scrum management, lineout challenges, TMO moments, game management and plenty of post-try referee chat.They also discuss the less than best rough and tumble in the Chile XV v Uruguay XV clash, making hard work for the match officials and even more for the judiciary.Law of the Week (19.10-12) tackles the often-misunderstood “brake foot” while Captain’s Chat takes us inside a memorable Angus Gardner scrum intervention.I: @play_on_podT: @Rob_McKayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Cards, Scrums & Controversial Calls
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with another deep dive into the world of rugby officiating! 🏉Play On Pod catch up after the Grand Final, look at the latest match-official news, and break down the big talking points from the Men’s South Africa v New Zealand and Women’s New Zealand v Australia.They touch on penalties, breakdowns, cards, scrum decisions and some fascinating referee moments.Plus: upcoming appointments, stats, trends, Law of the Week- has two related to law 12- kick off and restart kicks. Golden Whistle celebration as Aurélie Groizeleau will reach 50 Tests come Canada vs England match ! Follow and subscribe here:I: @play_on_podT: @Rob_McKayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 21, 202620 min
CHEIK, CHECK, CHEQUE
Play On Pod mixes it up a little this week in a short, sharp, punchy episode. They Cheik out the new coach of the 2027 Waratahs men, and check in on some sensational stats and Sniper City, and celebrate some awards. It's also the business end of the season as teams head into finals, playing for big money cheques, with everything on the line. Match officials - are you ready? They go majorly prime in Stat Central, have an unprecedented Golden Whistle scenario and throw up a challenge in Law of the Week. Rankings, trends and the golden girl Wallaroos also feature in a tight but action packed episode. #PlayOnPodFollow and subscribe here:I: @play_on_podI: @robgmckayT: @Rob_McKayS: @robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 14, 202643 min
Red Cards, Law Trials & Golden Whistles
Play On is back- with Candace and Rob have a packed episode of rugby news, match-official milestones and plenty of talking points. They discuss Wes Thomas’ devastating neck injury and the GoFundMe supporting him (https://gofund.me/e0b969c4b), the Sione Fukofuka Wallaroos coaching saga, the special haka in Durban, and the newly released Super Rugby AUS draw.Captain sent off? Candace and Rob kick off with the big question: how do you process a YC or RC for the skipper?On the whistle, Jimmy is closing in on an incredible 800th game, while we dive into the Tests rugby from Amatosero’s red-card suspension and the Head Contact Process to Argentina v South Africa’s slow-burn finish and Scotland v New Zealand’s clash of styles.Plus: tech zones, trainers getting a little too involved, early shifts at the lineout, appointment news, and our Law of the Week looking at the latest NPC and Super Rugby AUS law trials.And, of course, we finish with the Golden Whistle- Angus Gardner with 100th Shute Shield match 🏉🎙️#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 4, 202653 min
Episode 100! Celebrating the Journey & Breaking Down the Latest Rugby Laws
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are celebrating 100 episodes of the Play On Podcast!Join them as they look back at the most popular episodes and social moments before diving into the latest rugby news.They discuss new research into head injuries in women's rugby, USA law variations, and a key decision from the Super Rugby Women's Championship Final.Rob covers the latest referee appointments, share our Stat Central update, and finish with our Law of the Week, explaining the scrum mark under Law 19.2.Thanks to all the listeners for being part of this exciting milestone- first 100 episodes!University of Sydney Match Official Survey:https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=H9KLFPAETF7ERLP7#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 30, 202647 min
From WXV to Wild TMO Calls
This week on Play On Pod, Candace and Rob cover one of the biggest weeks in rugby officiating and the women's game.Super Rugby Women's Championship Final between the Waratahs and Auckland, unpack the newly announced WXV competition structure, and discuss World Rugby's $90 million Impact Beyond programme, including major investment in Australia and the Pacific and its focus on growing women's and girls' rugby.They highlight Rugby Australia's new post-match mental wellbeing initiative for match officials, the latest disciplinary news involving Tomás Albornoz, and share some inspiring referee stories from Eden Park and Fiji.On the field, they review the extraordinary Canada vs Zimbabwe Test, featuring a lightning delay, communications failure and a TMO decision made via mobile phone, before breaking down the key talking points from Super Rugby Women's, including Fiji's controversial try against the Waratahs.Plus, they answer your questions on scrum dominance, and finish with our Appointments segments.University of Sydney Match Official Survey:https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=H9KLFPAETF7ERLP7#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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