Play On : the rugby referee podcast

This week on Play On Pod, Candace goes from Colts to AR in 1st Grade and shares an important reminder about the rarely-heard "Mayday" call after a player suffered a serious shoulder injury.They dive into a spicy State Champs rant, previews the launch of Rugby Premier League, and explores the rise of hybrid players blurring the lines between forwards and backs. They share World Rugby's latest Women's Health webinar series and RugbyPass TV.In Match Official news, they unpack NSW Rugby's new expedited disciplinary process for team officials and what referees need to know about the playing enclosure before kick-off. Then it's onto Super Rugby Pacific finals fever- the Chiefs cruise, the Hurricanes make history, and they debate whether a yellow card was missed in a key aerial contest.UK PREM: Luke Pearce shines in the Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers. Preview the SRP Final appointments, and finish with Law of the Week — Law 10.4(a)- Offside and onside in open play- inspired by Pearcey’s favourite player, Henry Pollock.#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 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.

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.

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.

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.