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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 ago43 min
WXV Round-Up: Decisions, Drama & Development
Candace and Rob are focusing on all things WXV! 🏉They run through some regular general rugby news with a final reminder to get those RWC 2027 volunteer applications in before the window closes.Then it’s all things WXV, with plenty for the match-official nerds to unpack: England vs New Zealand, a dramatic late missed penalty, yellow-card decisions, lineout height and tackle-release moments. They also break down Scotland vs Australia, the impact of the wind, breakdown management and Australia’s improving game management.Plus: Wales vs USA, France vs Canada, lineout chaos, obstruction calls, offside and escalation processes.Finishing with the usual Stat Central: 50/100, Appointments: WXV + Super Rugby AUS + Law of the Week: Touch, quick throw and lineout- Law 18.22#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.
- 5 days ago32 min
Wallabies v Springboks: TMO on Speed Dial
Crazy weekend in Oz! 🇦🇺🏉The Wallabies take on South Africa in a wild Nelson Mandela Plate clash packed with TMO drama, yellow cards, replacement confusion, captain chats and a second half that seemed to last forever!Candace, Rob and Pearcey break down the big officiating moments, ruck speed, offside, the penalty try, high tackles, TMO interventions and plenty of referee talking points.Plus, Stat Central and this week’s Law of the Week: Law 12.5(a) - Kick-off and restart kicksFour yellow cards, TMO chaos and a LOT to unpack.🎙️🏉#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.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Breakdowns, Blow-Ups & 26–26
This week on Play On Pod 🏉🎙️ -a HUGE round of WXV Test rugby!Candace and Rob break down the wild England v Canada 26–26 draw, TMO moments, cards, breakdown battles and plenty of referee talking points.Plus, England v Canada, Scotland v NZ and Ireland v USA all get the Play On treatment.Some important Ultimate 7s chat & 7s refereeing ahead of the Rugby Australia National Community Match Official Webinar, WXV updates, RWC2027 volunteering, the legacy of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the latest appointments.WXV Disciplinary update- from previous red cards given, Rob gives an update on the final news. 🟨🟥🏉Candace and Rob are noticing: swinging around in the ruck, and cleaning out beyond the 1m. Rob runs through Appointments for WXV, Wallabies vs Spring Bocks and Super Rugby Aus. Golden Whistle- Jack Larkin’s Super Rugby AUS debut.#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.
- 2 weeks 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.
- 3 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.
- Sep 2, 202643 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.
- Aug 26, 202644 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.
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