Play On : the rugby referee podcast

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with news from Kiama 7s and highlighting referee performances across Super RugbyThey unpack the latest in match official news and global rugby talking points.World Rugby’s Shape of the Game update- what it means, what’s changing (and what’s not)The new Blue Card protocolSpeed: “Use It” at the ruck, and the role of Game Management Guidelines (GMGs).Plus: Six Nations appointments, captain chats done right, long advantages, scrum control, tip tackles, and why interactions matter more than ever.Including standout moments from Ben O'Keeffe in the mud, James Doleman earning our Golden Whistle, and sharp management calls across the round.#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.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back to chat about rugby news and the 6 Nations.After some rugby news and highlighting some funny referee moments from the week.The 6 Nations takes priority as the main segment with Andre getting injured and Pierre stepping in the pitch, it’s so impressive on how elite referees keep so calm and cool under pressure.Rugby Trends:Letting it breathe at the ruckHustling maul6 Nations still with unnecessary stoppageGolden Whistle: Mathew Carley- 50th Test CapAppointments: Super Rugby Pacific + Local appointmentsLaw of the week: Law 9: 9.7/ 9.11/ 9.17Further reading on jumping into a tackle: https://89rugby.substack.com/p/to-dive-or-not-to-dive-and-what-can?r=1gyg8t&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-JpnlrJjNsInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to review some trends within rugby and 6 Nations round two.Rugby News:Whats up with the new Super Rugby Referee kit ?World Rugby Women’s in Rugby Career Program 2026Heat Policy - used in Force vs Moana matchTrends:Jumping into triesHOLLIE HOLLIE HOLLIEScrum penaltiesForward passesReferee down- Jordie’s pancake momentRecognize and Remove- well done- Paul WilliamsGolden Whistle: Hollie Davidson & Paul WilliamsAppointments: 6Nations, Women’s 6Nations, Pacific 4, Wallaroos International and Local appointments#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/LEh5Fa-t4hsInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discuss some rugby news, Perth 7s highlights and of course the 6 Nations.Perth 7s:-French player- very dangerous tackle-AJ speedy boots-ARs involved during tournamentRugby News:-Bundee Aki backchat-Anzac Day test for womens rugby-World Rugby Rankings6 Nations:-Rob keeps score on the pods predictions-AR running inside touches the ball.-Italy v Scotland- RAIN-Player in the way of 9 channel-AppointmentsGolden Whistle: Kat RocheLaw of the week: Match Official- 6:10 & Scrum 19:1#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/w6Eg9W5mAUcInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are reunited to go through some exciting law innovations coming through Super Rugby.They reflect on Singapore 7s and penalty tries in 7s matches.Perth 7s and 6 Nations on this weekend. Rob gives low down of appointments.The main segment focuses on the Super Rugby Law Innovations. With Candace and Pearcey voting green, amber and red for their favourites.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/hG5-McVJdAoInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace and Rob this week with all the updated rugby news and trends in the game.They chat about the below:Sara Cox - retirementTarsh Ganley - refereeing the PWRGrow the Rose DevelopmentMacron - kit for refereesRugby Trends- the ruck/ box kick - reviewing offside line getting closer and positioningEnding the pod with a UK prem video review that links with the law of the week: 18:2 dGolden Whistle: Natarsha GanleyCaptain Chat: Andrea PiardiListen more about Natarsha Ganley move to the UK on the Advantage over podcast: https://rugbyreferee.net/2025/12/04/podcast-tarsh-ganley-on-her-rwc-experiences-and-how-shes-heading-to-the-pwr/#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/rx2Iy6VKNrIInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod is back for season 3 ! Candace, Rob and Pearcey unite with reviewing some rugby news and trends.Rugby news:2026 Law Book is out !6 Nations Appointments and debutsRugby World Cup Draw - inside scoop from RobHSBC 7s - in Cape TownLower tackle height trial - U20 ChampionshipWhistles & WhiteboardsUK Prem: Sliding off feed for a tackle2nd rowers punch-up Head on head- 20 min red card - Christophe remorse Golden Whistle: Maggie Cogger-Orr Law of the week: 20:15- Penalty and free-kickDiscussing further 20:17 #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.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey bring back the all popular ‘Candace’s quickie’ to discuss Maul set-up.We discuss from the definition of a Maul—Law 16.Game contextAll important Line-out to maulMaul set up- what is the legal formationMaul contest and the arriving players and it moving or not!#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.

The Play On Pod is back with Part 2 with Hannah Everitt !Topics covered:Rugby culture and that with refereeing Set piece in UK vs Australia- from game it self and how its refereed Referee abuse Tackle height law Questions and review from the Rugby World Cup- Women’s Growth of referees from after the World Cup ?Quick fire questions #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.

Excited that to have a UK guest on the pod — Hannah Everitt- who is a trailblazer in rugby leadership. Hannah Everitt achievement's: London Society of Referees’ first female regional manager in 2019 London Society first female President in 2027The focus on this pod is on how Hannah got into refereeing and becoming president.Structure of the society and how it looks like for the levels, appointments and being a regional manager during a pandemic. Touching on new referees and junior referees. Also match offical abuse and clubs that have referees tend to be better clubs.Stay tuned for next week for Part 2 when we speak to Hannah more. #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.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up for one of the final weekly pods before the end of the year ! The past weekend of rugby had it all- from eye gouging to referees being tackled we reviewed the 15s and 7s matches. Main Segments: Dubai 7s- poor AJ Jacob’s Referee coaching/ MODing in real time Wales Vs South Africa- eye gouge + referee Luc RamosRonan O’Gara - red card links with our law of the week … Rugby news:Wayne Barnes returns to refereeing ?RWC draw (get excited) Gilbert - “Smart Ball” Law of the week: Match Official- 6.30 Golden Whistle: George Selwood #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.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discussed some exciting rugby news and review the remaining of the Autumn International matches. Dubai 7s starts, awards for the NSW Champions of Sports and new Gilbert ball. Main segment: England v Argentina - late tackleLuke Pearce - speaking french Show match- Ireland vs South Africa Hollie - Wales vs New Zealand Golden Whistle: Hollie Davidson https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace, Rob and Peacey are back again with some Autumn Internationals. Discussing Eddie’s press conference to the National Championship. The rugby news never stops. Main segment: Italy vs South Africa - referee being sucked in Wales vs Japan - cards = no impact England vs New Zealand - TMO sweeping Karl Dickson refereed Ireland vs Australia Ending with Appointments :) #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Candace on the pod this week reviewing the Autumn Internationals. So much Rugby Mach Official News: Men’s World RankingsBeyond the Whistle- RFLNSW Champions of Sports Awards — Ella Goldsmith Holly Wood talking about balancing refereeing and motherhood Main segment: Autumn Internationals Stripping - in the Italy vs Australia matchGus had busy day with France vs South Africa With Red and Yellow cards given.All Blacks 1st try vs the Scots Appointments for those Autumn Internationals Captain Chat: Angus Gardner : from the France vs New Zealand match Law of the week: Ruck (15.2)/ Tackle (14.11)#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.

This week- Candace, Rob and Pearcey review matches from the weekend. With the UK Prem on a break and Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament is in full swing.While Beauden Barrett steps out, Candace Barritt steps into the wrong park.The focus this week is on England vs Australia & Ireland vs All Blacks rugby matches.Fight breakout during Eng vs AURed card- for IrelandBeauden Barritt- did he call mark ?Pierre Brousset- off the mark callLaw of the week: Touch Law: 18.2 d.— Ben O’Keeffe explaining a video from a Bay Of Plenty Wellington game.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcasthttps://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to review the rugby news this week and some continued trends we are seeing in game and how it affects match officials.Highlighting some fun rugby news: R360 and referees responses, Sarah Cox on the Rugby Rodeo podcast, Orange card and Test appointments.Main segment:Offside matrixWhen is the ball out?Christophe TMO call in the Saints matchJapan vs Australia - more rugbyLaw of the week: Offside and onside in open play: 10.1 d.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three have reunited after Pearcey long deserved break. Starting off with some rugby news with awards season and appointments. Notable appointments and covering off the hot house for match officials in Dubai for the World Cup Qualification Tournament. Main segment: Managing the scrum feed- The FrenchMatch Official positioning with faster rucks Picking up a ball at ruck vs at a tackle Golden Whistle: Karl Dickson Law Of The Week: 19:15 f - Scrum #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First ever of a Rapid Pod !Candace, Rob and Pearcey discuss in short time frame what you should cover before your match.Lead up to match — how referee and MOD get in contact What do you go through them ? On the day — with MOD before match Comms gear or if we have it Know yourself and the match official What you do if you don’t like the feedback?#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace and Rob meet up to review some rugby news and the last of the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby News: World Rugby Board agrees on new player load guidelines Rugby360British and Irish Lions- Women’s Segments:Bledisloe CupSouth Africa vs Argentina Referee moments Spirit of the game reading Listener question: seatbelt tackles - how do referees mange this within the high tackle framework ? #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace and Rob meet up this week as Pearcey takes a holiday. Don’t worry we still covered all things rugby/ referee relatedRugby news: Referee + Coach + Player of the year awardsMain segments:Review of the Finals + Bronze level matchSouth Africa vs Argentina matchBledisloeEnglish Prem- highlightsGolden Whistle: Hollie DavisonLaw of the week: Kick-off and restart kicks, 12.12b#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.