Play On : the rugby referee podcast

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! How to find us and get in touch: #PlayOnPod @play_on_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play On : the rugby referee podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Candace Barritt, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Candace Barritt hosts Play On : the rugby referee podcast, a sports show with 101 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Red Cards, Law Trials & Golden Whistles

  Aug 14, 202643 minS3

  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 @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #28

  Episode 100! Celebrating the Journey & Breaking Down the Latest Rugby Laws

  Aug 4, 202653 minS3

  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 @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #26

  Messy Malvinas Mayhem

  Jul 22, 202636 minS3

  The final weekend of the #NationsChampionship and #NationsCup had action every which way you look, both on and off the field...   While Candace takes a well earned break, Rob and Pearcey discuss the ups and downs of the last round of Test matches.    We celebrate some major match official appointments, the good, the bad and the ugly of captaincy, and lots of love for one of the very best match officials.   Some surprising trends led by one of our own, new sanctions for protecting match officials, Stat Central, a topical Law of the Week, and plenty more to boot. #PlayOnPod @Rob_McKay @play_on_pod @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #25

  Head Butts, Tight Calls & TMO Drama

  Jul 14, 202652 minS3

  The rugby never stops! This week on  Play On Pod Candace, Rob and Pearcey wrap up the World Rugby U20 Championship Final, discuss groundbreaking developments in remote TMO technology and new initiatives to tackle online abuse of players and match officials. They also dive into the biggest refereeing moments from New Zealand v Italy, Wallabies v France, England v Fiji and South Africa v Scotland, breaking down key decisions, law applications and TMO interventions. Plus, the latest appointments, Stat Central, and our  Law of the Week  answers a question many referees and fans are asking:  Can you score a 50:22 from a free kick?   #PlayOnPod @Rob_McKay @play_on_pod @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #24

  Rhino Balls, Rankings & Test Rugby Reviewed

  Jul 7, 202646 minS3

  It's Test week on  Play On Pod ! Candace, Rob and Pearcey kick things off with our busiest yellow card weekend of the season, a trip to Woollahra. This week the pod unpack the confirmed Pacific Nations Cup schedule, World Rugby's quiet rankings overhaul, important law updates and why the Waratahs are setting records they'd rather avoid. Super Rugby Women's - they review several big foul play decisions. Law of the Week , featuring a fascinating incident from the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia. On the whistle, they review the major Test matches from England v South Africa, New Zealand v France, Australia v Ireland and USA v Portugal, breaking down the key referee decisions, bunker reviews, yellow cards, deliberate knock-ons, tackle consistency and some fascinating moments that had everyone talking. Finishing up with Rob’s Appointment announcements ! #PlayOnPod @Rob_McKay @play_on_pod @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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