Play On : the rugby referee podcast

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back to chat about rugby news and the 6 Nations.After some rugby news and highlighting some funny referee moments from the week.The 6 Nations takes priority as the main segment with Andre getting injured and Pierre stepping in the pitch, it’s so impressive on how elite referees keep so calm and cool under pressure.Rugby Trends:Letting it breathe at the ruckHustling maul6 Nations still with unnecessary stoppageGolden Whistle: Mathew Carley- 50th Test CapAppointments: Super Rugby Pacific + Local appointmentsLaw of the week: Law 9: 9.7/ 9.11/ 9.17Further reading on jumping into a tackle: https://89rugby.substack.com/p/to-dive-or-not-to-dive-and-what-can?r=1gyg8t&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-JpnlrJjNsInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to review some trends within rugby and 6 Nations round two.Rugby News:Whats up with the new Super Rugby Referee kit ?World Rugby Women’s in Rugby Career Program 2026Heat Policy - used in Force vs Moana matchTrends:Jumping into triesHOLLIE HOLLIE HOLLIEScrum penaltiesForward passesReferee down- Jordie’s pancake momentRecognize and Remove- well done- Paul WilliamsGolden Whistle: Hollie Davidson & Paul WilliamsAppointments: 6Nations, Women’s 6Nations, Pacific 4, Wallaroos International and Local appointments#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/LEh5Fa-t4hsInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discuss some rugby news, Perth 7s highlights and of course the 6 Nations.Perth 7s:-French player- very dangerous tackle-AJ speedy boots-ARs involved during tournamentRugby News:-Bundee Aki backchat-Anzac Day test for womens rugby-World Rugby Rankings6 Nations:-Rob keeps score on the pods predictions-AR running inside touches the ball.-Italy v Scotland- RAIN-Player in the way of 9 channel-AppointmentsGolden Whistle: Kat RocheLaw of the week: Match Official- 6:10 & Scrum 19:1#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/w6Eg9W5mAUcInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are reunited to go through some exciting law innovations coming through Super Rugby.They reflect on Singapore 7s and penalty tries in 7s matches.Perth 7s and 6 Nations on this weekend. Rob gives low down of appointments.The main segment focuses on the Super Rugby Law Innovations. With Candace and Pearcey voting green, amber and red for their favourites.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/hG5-McVJdAoInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Candace and Rob this week with all the updated rugby news and trends in the game.They chat about the below:Sara Cox - retirementTarsh Ganley - refereeing the PWRGrow the Rose DevelopmentMacron - kit for refereesRugby Trends- the ruck/ box kick - reviewing offside line getting closer and positioningEnding the pod with a UK prem video review that links with the law of the week: 18:2 dGolden Whistle: Natarsha GanleyCaptain Chat: Andrea PiardiListen more about Natarsha Ganley move to the UK on the Advantage over podcast: https://rugbyreferee.net/2025/12/04/podcast-tarsh-ganley-on-her-rwc-experiences-and-how-shes-heading-to-the-pwr/#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: https://youtu.be/rx2Iy6VKNrIInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

The pod is back for season 3 ! Candace, Rob and Pearcey unite with reviewing some rugby news and trends.Rugby news:2026 Law Book is out !6 Nations Appointments and debutsRugby World Cup Draw - inside scoop from RobHSBC 7s - in Cape TownLower tackle height trial - U20 ChampionshipWhistles & WhiteboardsUK Prem: Sliding off feed for a tackle2nd rowers punch-up Head on head- 20 min red card - Christophe remorse Golden Whistle: Maggie Cogger-Orr Law of the week: 20:15- Penalty and free-kickDiscussing further 20:17 #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Candace, Rob and Pearcey bring back the all popular ‘Candace’s quickie’ to discuss Maul set-up.We discuss from the definition of a Maul—Law 16.Game contextAll important Line-out to maulMaul set up- what is the legal formationMaul contest and the arriving players and it moving or not!#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

The Play On Pod is back with Part 2 with Hannah Everitt !Topics covered:Rugby culture and that with refereeing Set piece in UK vs Australia- from game it self and how its refereed Referee abuse Tackle height law Questions and review from the Rugby World Cup- Women’s Growth of referees from after the World Cup ?Quick fire questions #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS

Excited that to have a UK guest on the pod — Hannah Everitt- who is a trailblazer in rugby leadership. Hannah Everitt achievement's: London Society of Referees’ first female regional manager in 2019 London Society first female President in 2027The focus on this pod is on how Hannah got into refereeing and becoming president.Structure of the society and how it looks like for the levels, appointments and being a regional manager during a pandemic. Touching on new referees and junior referees. Also match offical abuse and clubs that have referees tend to be better clubs.Stay tuned for next week for Part 2 when we speak to Hannah more. #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS