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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…

Podcast · By Candace Barritt · English · Official site

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Sep 10, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    From Grand Finals to Test Rugby (opens the original)

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    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 weeken

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    You Do Not Talk About Fight Club (opens the original)

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    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

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Cards, Scrums & Controversial Calls (opens the original)

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    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 rest

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    CHEIK, CHECK, CHEQUE (opens the original)

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    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

  5. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Red Cards, Law Trials & Golden Whistles (opens the original)

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    Play On is back- with Candace and Rob have a packed episode of rugby news, match-official milestones and plenty of talking points. They discuss Wes Thomas’ devastating neck injury and the GoFundMe supporting him (https://gofund.me/e0b969c4b), the Sione Fukofuka Wallaroos coaching saga, the special haka in Durban, and the newly released Super Rugby AUS draw. Captain sent off? Candace and Rob kick off with the big question: how do you process a YC or RC for the skipper? On the whistle, Jimmy is cl

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