About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of extreme weather on rugby matches and highlights key moments and decisions from recent tournaments.

The Play On Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey- reviewing weather chaos hitting rugby across the globe. Lightning in Sydney, tornadoes in Kansas City, and comms challenges in Perth- testing both players and match officials in all conditions. Rob unpacks the latest  World Rugby rankings shifts , plus a crackdown on  dangerous tackles in Super Rugby Pacific , before diving into the  HSBC SVNS Series . With a record-breaking milestones, and even robot cheerleaders, it was a weekend that had everything. The  Women’s Six Nations  delivered big moments- dominant England, maul-heavy contests, key referee decisions, and some tough calls around repeated infringements and head contact. Plus, a quirky finish in Ireland v Italy with no final whistle despite full-time scenes unfolding. Over in the  Pacific Four Series , weather delays struck again ahead of a blockbuster ANZAC clash. Stat Central  highlights a historic milestone- the most capped female SVNS referee of all time, surpassing  Alhambra Nievas . In  Super Rugby Pacific , we break down controversial obstruction calls, charge downs and quick taps ! Some seriously sharp…

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