{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662d8fbc39226200139beb29/69ba6d832a50a730d31880fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"6 Nations Final Round : High Tackles & Higher Stakes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662d8fbc39226200139beb29/1773824403223-be5eac38-c6fb-4388-b15e-d8a3b8011d05.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>This week Candace, Rob and Pearcey dive into a massive mix of rugby action, officiating moments, and global headlines shaping the game.</p><p><br></p><p>We kick things off with&nbsp;<strong>Mudgee 10s and ongoing trials</strong>, plus a light-hearted but very important debate- <em>what’s the best food at the footy?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In global rugby news, the buzz around the&nbsp;<strong>Rugby World Cup</strong>&nbsp;continues with&nbsp;<strong>750,000 tickets already sold</strong>, while innovations like the&nbsp;<strong>MLR referee review system</strong>&nbsp;spark discussion- including captain’s challenges and how they could impact decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>In the rugby news they unpack some of the game’s tougher conversations:</p><ul><li><strong>Oscar Jégou’s ban</strong>&nbsp;following foul play</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>doping scandal in Georgian rugby</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Six Nations breakdown</strong>:</p><ul><li>France vs England controversy- high tackles, mark confusion, and game management frustrations</li><li>Ireland vs Scotland- Luke Pearce’s communication masterclass under pressure</li><li>Wales vs Italy- a dominant Welsh win, smart officiating, and key tactical decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>New segment called Stat Central</strong>&nbsp;highlights insane form from rising stars, including try-scoring records being smashed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Super Rugby &amp; SVNS</strong>:</p><ul><li>Key TMO and grounding debates</li><li>Big calls in Moana vs Blues</li><li>High-intensity Sevens finals</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Golden Whistle: </strong>celebrating&nbsp;<strong>Aimee Barrett-Theron</strong>&nbsp;as Referee of the Year.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Law of the Week: 18.2 : Touch, quick throws and lineout </strong></p><p><br></p><p>#PlayOnPod</p><p>@Rob_McKay</p><p>@play_on_pod</p><p>@robgmckay</p><p>YouTube:<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS</a></p>","author_name":"Candace Barritt"}