Mud, Management & GMGs

About this episode

The episode discusses recent rugby events, referee performances, and updates on game management protocols.

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with news from Kiama 7s and highlighting referee performances across Super Rugby They 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 protocol Speed: “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 @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

Topics covered

• referee performances
• Super Rugby
• match official news
• Game Management Guidelines
• Six Nations
• rugby updates

Keywords

• rugby
• referee
• Super Rugby
• Game Management Guidelines
• Six Nations
• World Rugby
• Blue Card protocol

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Rugby, Acast

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