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Play On : the rugby referee podcast

Candace Barritt
Play On : the rugby referee podcast
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  • Play On : the rugby referee podcast

    Comms Down, TMO Up & Rugby Referee Chat!

    18/09/2026 | 53 mins.
    Play On Pod is back with another packed episode of rugby, refereeing, and match-official chat! 🏉

    Candace and Rob break down the latest Tests, including England v Wallaroos, Scotland v Canada, and South Africa v the All Blacks, with plenty of discussion around TMO interventions, charge-downs, comms issues, water carriers, and some interesting referee moments.

    They also dive into SVNS Ultimate 7s, referee card-pocket hacks, the latest rankings, Nations Cup fixtures, and our Stat Central numbers.

    Plus, they look ahead to the Reds v Tahs clash in Roma, highlight some exciting upcoming match officials, and finish with Law of the Week: Closing the Gap at the Lineout. 📖

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    From Grand Finals to Test Rugby

    10/09/2026 | 49 mins.
    The Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey talking about Grand Final chaos to international tests, this episode is packed! Candace survives three seasons in one day, Pearcey gets behind the mic, and Rob brings the U16 Grand Final drama.

    Then it’s into the big rugby and match-official stories: the 4.5-size WXV ball, Ultimate 7s, LA28 qualification, referees getting back into season prep, RA webinars and the Dallas Harlequins referee-abuse fallout.

    On the field, we unpack a fascinating weekend of Tests from Rugby Greatest Rivalry to Australia vs the Pumas ! They deliberate knock-ons, penalty tries, advantage, player input, mauls and plenty of stoppages- plus dive into the latest Super Rugby Australia and Ultimate 7s law variations.

    And, of course, appointments and the Golden Whistle round out another big episode 🏉🎙️

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    You Do Not Talk About Fight Club

    02/09/2026 | 43 mins.
    This week on Play On Rob and Peacey catch up on the latest rugby news before diving into some fascinating Tests: Springboks soar just enough as Wallabies win and Chile champs Uruguay by knockout.

    They fly through a crazy weekend of rugby, breaking down the capers in Cape Town and the Wallabies' heroics in Jujuy. From Angus Gardner’s scrum management, lineout challenges, TMO moments, game management and plenty of post-try referee chat.

    They also discuss the less than best rough and tumble in the Chile XV v Uruguay XV clash, making hard work for the match officials and even more for the judiciary.

    Law of the Week (19.10-12) tackles the often-misunderstood “brake foot” while Captain’s Chat takes us inside a memorable Angus Gardner scrum intervention.

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    Cards, Scrums & Controversial Calls

    26/08/2026 | 44 mins.
    Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with another deep dive into the world of rugby officiating! 🏉

    Play On Pod catch up after the Grand Final, look at the latest match-official news, and break down the big talking points from the Men’s South Africa v New Zealand and Women’s New Zealand v Australia.

    They touch on penalties, breakdowns, cards, scrum decisions and some fascinating referee moments.

    Plus: upcoming appointments, stats, trends, Law of the Week- has two related to law 12- kick off and restart kicks.

    Golden Whistle celebration as Aurélie Groizeleau will reach 50 Tests come Canada vs England match !

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  • Play On : the rugby referee podcast

    CHEIK, CHECK, CHEQUE

    21/08/2026 | 20 mins.
    Play On Pod mixes it up a little this week in a short, sharp, punchy episode.

    They Cheik out the new coach of the 2027 Waratahs men, and check in on some sensational stats and Sniper City, and celebrate some awards.

    It's also the business end of the season as teams head into finals, playing for big money cheques, with everything on the line. Match officials - are you ready?

    They go majorly prime in Stat Central, have an unprecedented Golden Whistle scenario and throw up a challenge in Law of the Week.

    Rankings, trends and the golden girl Wallaroos also feature in a tight but action packed episode.

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    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS
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About Play On : the rugby referee podcast
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!How to find us and get in touch: #PlayOnPod @play_on_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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