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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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The three - Candace, Rob and Pearcey- meet up again to discuss some rugby news and all things Rugby World Cup.Rugby news:Bledisloe CupWorld Rugby - players of the yearWXV Global series changeACT- assaultMain topic:Semi finals review: England vs France & New Zealand vs CanadaStats from the tournamentMatch Official Appointments for Finals & Bronze matchLaw of the week: Line-out Law- joining from the receiver (but no exchange)Captain chat: Maggie Cogger-Orr : to the front rowHomework: Corner posts being deliberately taken out#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three are back (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) to discuss Rugby new & World Cup Semi finalsTopics: 1) Abby Dow crochet whistle 2) Bledisloe 3) KENTA 4) World Cup stats Appointments for the Semi FinalsRugby World Cup: 1) South Africa maul 2)French player biting - sanction Main segment: Wallabies v Argentina 1) Captain management2) Storming ref room 3) Free kick - charge down 4) Calling a mark Law of the week:Quick line out- 18:4 & knock on- 11:4 #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a week of rugby! Candace, Rob and Pearcey gather to discuss all things rugby/match official related. Candace and Pearcey- reflecting on Central West Grand FinalRugby News- Australia debt paid off, leading clinics in USA, guest panel events and more World Cup Qualifier matches. Rugby World Cup: Spain trick playFiji wins and ends the game strangely Stats of the games vs previous World Cup Who’s into the Quarters ? Big Games: Wallabies vs Argentina: FK to PK at the scrumSpringboks vs New Zealand: stealing the ball / holding onGolden Whistle: Sara Cox & Maggie Cogger- Orr Law of the week: clarifying of playing kicking off the tee, and when other players can approaching #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to review another exciting weekend of the Rugby World Cup ! The three review their own matches and reflect on some finals competitions in Sydney & Country.Rugby news:Campaign Red Roses- For the Girls (rfu_refs - on Instagram for more details) French Top 14 - using the orange card ? Rugby World Cup- Week 2: Fiji - many cards and busy TMO Wallaroos vs USA South Africa vs Italy Qualifiers Candace highlights findings from the Rugby World Cup press conference. Law of the week: (clarified) In-Goal- Law 21.17 - with simultaneous grounding. Community vs International Law you wish you could bring back?#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three match officials (Candace, Rob and Pearcey) meet up again to discuss all things Rugby World Cup related.Rugby news: exploring World Rugby rankings, International Rugby Match Officials (IRMO) new General Manager and Nic White gets presented referee jersey.Main Segment: World CupOpening match: England V USAFrance v Italy: simultaneous groundingMatch official composureLaw of the week: In-Goal- 21.4 + 21.5 + 21.17Have read on Keith Lewis- World Rugby Law Coordinator article on- Open Play Pod Lifthttps://rugbyreferee.net/2025/07/28/refereeing-the-open-play-pod-lift/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL02m1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHumA1x-CU2SLdVSWBA14l-9bx1xp-k7Yx0AO6dKpoHrNZLZtepKRxQM4OiCb_aem_cOCKrqIAQanGKigOfkGixw#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three meet up again to discuss the Wallabies Win over the Springboks ! Firstly wanted to thank our host Pearcey for sharing his story regarding an incident that happened after refereeing what was a great game of rugby. Main segment: Referee review of Wallabies matchWomen’s World Cup excitement Rugby World Cup - bunker and FPRO Flashing mouth guards Law of the week: Ruck - 15.16Listen to our guest pods to know more about the World Cup from a match official point of view: Ella Goldsmith, Maggie Cogger-Orr and Rachel Horton #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Pod this week is all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow NSW Rugby Referee about to head to England to represent Australia- Ella Goldsmith!The Play On hosts ask:-How did you get into refereeing ?-Tell us more about your role for Rugby Australia ?-Tell us about the processes leading up to RWC 2025.-How has your fitness changed from preparing for a World Cup?Plus more …. The interview finishes with the Play On ‘rapid fire’ questions.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three are back again talking about the 3rd (final) Lions Test.The main highlight is our host - Nathan Pearce - refereeing the 2nd half of the Classic Wallabies vs Classic Lions match.Main segment:Nika control of players and Lions matchLighting - strikes twiceSheehan suspensionHip drop tacklesCaptain chat: overheard from a Central West RefereeWhite boots vs black boots for referees ?#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week discussing their match official point of view of the Lions Tests (1&2) Rugby news and update on some homework on whether the ball mid air from passing from ruck is covered by law. (Thanks Rassie) Main segment: Lions Tests -ruck breakdown -not releasing the ball after a tackle-entering players clearing out at a ruck -Wayne Barnes articles of the Lions test Law of the week: Tackle- 14:15 a Law Clarification: off side during a quick throw in (Merci to the French for asking World Rugby) Ending with red card reporting ! #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Pod this week is all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow Canadian now representing New Zealand- Maggie Cogger-Orr !Maggie answers the Play On Pod’s rapid (not so rapid) quick fire questions What is your favourite law to best reffing story. Maggie tells us about her personal refereeing mantra or motto. This and much more with the lead up to Womens World Cup. #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Pod this week is not Lions related but all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow Canadian now representing New Zealand- Maggie Cogger-Orr !The three discuss the below topics:-How did you get into refereeing ?-Tell us about your international debut at the Women’s 6Nations?-Tell us more New Zealand Rugby Women’s Referee Development Manger?-How does your game prep change from 7s to 15s?-What was it like receiving the news about being selected for the World Cup?This and much more :)Stay tuned for Part 2#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back again with rugby news and some in depth review of international matches.The all important World Rugby Rankings— where is each country now before the seeding of the RWC2027Highlight some past appointments for the Women’s game + review important Wallaroos warm-up matchesMain segment: Italy vs South Africa-Review of the kick-off from the matchLaw of the week: Kick-off and restart kicks 12:15 & 12:16-Maul set up off a ruck-Head butt - resulting in red cardHomework: Most capped Waratahs player both male and female, have the same surname + same position, who are they ?#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the first test of the British & Irish Lions match coming up, the pod have a special guest from New Zealand- Chris Pollock !Chris is New Zealand Rugby’s High Performance Referee Manager. Previously he had a career refereeing both in Super Rugby and International matches.The Play On team chat through the below topics:-Memories of his role as the match official for the last Lions tour of Australia-Discussing his role as the High Performance Referee Manager for New Zealand-What changes he would make to the rugby law book-Refereeing Super Rugby vs International matches-Performance triangle - in relation to assistant refereesAnd much more … The interview finishes with the Play On ‘Rapid Fire’ questions. Which includes Chis Pollock’s best refereeing stories and his personal refereeing mantra or motto.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candace is back from holidays and the three are reunited chatting about rugby.The three reflect on their rugby matches from the past weekend. With Pearcey sharing about some kangaroos invading his match !They discuss the Wallabies vs Fiji match and review the high impact decisions from both MO and TMO. Linked with the physics around a forward passes.World Rugby new heat guidelines are released.Plus, how many kilometres do referees cover in a 15s match at test to community level?They finish with a teaser on who is the next guest coming on the pod. Take a guess. #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
While Candace Caravan continues carouseling around warmer climes, Rob and Pearcey get stuck into the warmth of rugby from all points of the compass.The Lions have landed, and roared. What did we see?World Rugby’s first Law Clarification of 2025, and naturally enough, a Law of the week.A half century since a very special rugby moment, and a local homage to that moment, intended or otherwise.So many matches, so many match official appointments- a quick look at who is where and when.A smart initiate from New Zealand rugby referees and their community.Choosing captains.And the occasional yarn.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob and Pearcey meet in up to discuss all things rugby As Candace takes a well-earned break, the boys reflect on another massive weekend of rugby around the globe. How the Super Rugby Final played out, the Lions' stuttering start, and Hollie Davidson does it yet again. The boys reflect on some huge milestones in the middle, and one off the park too. Changes in disciplinary procedures at World Rugby, and horny moose on a rugby field. All this, and much more.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The trio are back again— Candace, Rob and Pearcey discussing some finals in England.Super Rugby Final appointment + Super Rugby Semi Final review. Overall stats provided by Rob.Review of some high impact decisions for the Gallagher Premiership Final— congrats to Karl Dickson on facilitating Bath v Leicester Tigers matchCaptain Chat: Nikki O’Donnell - controlling 9sGolden Flag: Matt Kellahan#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The trio are back again reflecting on State Champs across NSW and the learnings from the weekend.Highlight some fun rugby news happening with the Women’s Rugby World Cup soon approachingThe usual Super Rugby appointments, followed by our predictions for who will referee the final !Followed by match official opportunities:World Club ChampionshipSuper ARugby Premier League (Indian 7s)Law of the week: Scoring- 8.9 & Match Officials- 6.3#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week breaking down some Super Rugby matches.State Champs- congrats to those referees and MODsCandace goes through some fun rugby news around the worldMain segment: Super RugbyTMO protocols and the decisions made during the Brumbies vs Crusaders match. What does the game need ?Rob highlights: Super Rugby + U20 Match Official appointmentsTechnical Zone homework follow-up:Answer: 6.28 : a,b,c Law of the week: 12.9 - Kick-off and restart kicks#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The three in the pod are back again for another weekly round up of rugby.This week Pearcey shares an experience of how to deal with back chat.Reminder for those who have access to Rugby Australia learning: the launch of Refereeing Considerations for Women & Girls Rugby is available. Candace highlights how great the education piece is for all referees.Weekly round up of Super Rugby appointments and some amazing rugby stats from top try scorers across the men’s and women's game.Golden whistle: Dan AndrewsLaw of the week: Scoring 8.25Shout out: Bournemouth 7s referees#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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