Chaos In Goal & Calm in the Middle

About this episode

Candace and Rob discuss recent rugby events, including match decisions and management during high-pressure situations.

Candace and Rob are back this week with the Play On Pod: This week, they break down a huge slate of rugby! From the announcement of Ireland vs Japan rugby match in Newcastle to the chaos and clarity across the Women's Six Nations and Pacific Four Series. Topics covered: • TMO drama, double movements & those tight try-line calls • Yellow cards galore (and when upright just doesn’t cut it) • Ref comms gold- yes, including  “on-field decision… we don’t have one” • ANZAC Day test moments, big calls under pressure & elite game management • Super Rugby madness- from in-goal brain fades to law clarifications mid-match Plus- Stat Central is popping OFF with Super Round selling out! Law of the Week: 6.9 (f) - Match officials #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.

People in this episode

Host: Candace Barritt

Guest: Rob

Topics covered

• rugby
• referee decisions
• match management
• Women's Six Nations
• Super Rugby
• TMO drama

Keywords

• rugby
• referee
• TMO
• yellow cards
• Super Rugby
• Women's Six Nations
• ANZAC Day
• match officials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Play On Pod, Super Rugby, Women's Six Nations, Pacific Four Series

Places: Newcastle

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