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Play On : the rugby referee podcast

Candace Barritt

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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40:39

World Rugby Heat Guidelines & Forward Passes

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2025/07/10

Candace is back from holidays and the three are reunited chatting about rugby.The three reflect on their rugby matches from the past weekend. With Pearcey sharing about some kangaroos invading his match !They discuss the Wallabies vs Fiji match and review the high impact decisions from both MO and TMO. Linked with the physics around a forward passes.World Rugby new heat guidelines are released.Plus, how many kilometres do referees cover in a 15s match at test to community level?They finish with a

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37:59

What A Great Time To Be A Publican

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2025/07/04

While Candace Caravan continues carouseling around warmer climes, Rob and Pearcey get stuck into the warmth of rugby from all points of the compass.The Lions have landed, and roared. What did we see?World Rugby’s first Law Clarification of 2025, and naturally enough, a Law of the week.A half century since a very special rugby moment, and a local homage to that moment, intended or otherwise.So many matches, so many match official appointments- a quick look at who is where and when.A smart initiate

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38:03

Crusaders Strangle, Chiefs Choke, Lions Low

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2025/06/26

Rob and Pearcey meet in up to discuss all things rugby As Candace takes a well-earned break, the boys reflect on another massive weekend of rugby around the globe.How the Super Rugby Final played out, the Lions' stuttering start, and Hollie Davidson does it yet again.The boys reflect on some huge milestones in the middle, and one off the park too.Changes in disciplinary procedures at World Rugby, and horny moose on a rugby field.All this, and much more.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay

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32:34

Gallagher Premiership Final + Spirit Of The Game

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2025/06/18

The trio are back again— Candace, Rob and Pearcey discussing some finals in England.Super Rugby Final appointment + Super Rugby Semi Final review. Overall stats provided by Rob.Review of some high impact decisions for the Gallagher Premiership Final— congrats to Karl Dickson on facilitating Bath v Leicester Tigers matchCaptain Chat: Nikki O’Donnell - controlling 9sGolden Flag: Matt Kellahan#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:17

State Champs Review + Match Official Opportunities

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2025/06/13

The trio are back again reflecting on State Champs across NSW and the learnings from the weekend.Highlight some fun rugby news happening with the Women’s Rugby World Cup soon approachingThe usual Super Rugby appointments, followed by our predictions for who will referee the final !Followed by match official opportunities:World Club ChampionshipSuper ARugby Premier League (Indian 7s)Law of the week: Scoring- 8.9 & Match Officials- 6.3#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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38:28

High Impact Moments In Super Rugby

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2025/06/06

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week breaking down some Super Rugby matches.State Champs- congrats to those referees and MODsCandace goes through some fun rugby news around the worldMain segment: Super RugbyTMO protocols and the decisions made during the Brumbies vs Crusaders match. What does the game need ?Rob highlights: Super Rugby + U20 Match Official appointmentsTechnical Zone homework follow-up:Answer: 6.28 : a,b,cLaw of the week: 12.9 - Kick-off and restart

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42:02

Dealing with back chat & Blocking at Penalty Kicks

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2025/05/31

The three in the pod are back again for another weekly round up of rugby.This week Pearcey shares an experience of how to deal with back chat.Reminder for those who have access to Rugby Australia learning: the launch of Refereeing Considerations for Women & Girls Rugby is available. Candace highlights how great the education piece is for all referees.Weekly round up of Super Rugby appointments and some amazing rugby stats from top try scorers across the men’s and women's game.Golden whistle: Dan

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37:18

20-minute red card update & World Rugby Player Welfare

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2025/05/23

This week Candace and Rob meet up to discuss all things rugby + match official related !Breaking news: the 20min red card to be a global law trialRob summaries some key updates from the World Rugby- Player Welfare and Laws meeting.Main segment:1.Review on Alec Kelter red card and 3 match ban.2.Moana Pasifika vs Blues match and the ‘attacking phases’3.Highlighting Pacific 4 series and Super Rugby appointmentsGolden Whistle: Ella Goldsmith Plus highlighting Australian referees selected for the Rugby

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43:53

Scrum Picture + Are boot checks still being done?

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2025/05/14

The squad is back this week to share some rugby referee appointments and discuss managing front rowers.Super Rugby Pacific/ Women’s Pacific 4 series continues and we highlight the appointments for those referees. Plus reflect on the talent coming through the U20s rugby and those match officialsTopics this week: What does your scrum picture look like ? Making decisions at scrum time.Referee rant: referee changing rooms and rained on kitDo you still check boots before a match?Law of the week/

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40:25

British & Irish Lions Match Officials announced &...

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2025/05/09

The trio are back (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) this week with more match official news !Appointment highlights from LA 7s & Pacific 4 Series.The British & Irish Lions and July Internationals Match Officials have been announced! The trio review appointments and some milestones for those referees.Main segment: Mental Health Week - NSW referees.It’s a powerful reminder that our clubs are communities, and that no one should ever feel they have to struggle alone.Useful links:

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45:37

Womens 6Nation finals & Line out positioning

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2025/04/30

Play On Podcast celebrates our 1 year anniversary :)The squad (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) meet up to discuss all things Womens 6Nations + rugby news.Highlighting a special weekend full of Anzac Day rugby and important matches coming up LA 7s & Pacific 4 series.Review the zipper position for the line-out — is it effective?Lastly how TMO deal with serious injury- Leicester Tigers v Harlequins match.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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41:54

Super Rugby & Grounding (or not) in goal

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2025/04/16

The crew is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey discussing some of the big calls that happened in the Super Rugby. The three reflect on their own appointments that took place in the country (bush) and Sydney. Followed by recapping some rugby news and highlighting from a match official point of view the Singapore 7s, Women’s Super Rugby Final and Women’s 6Nations appointments. Main focus was the Waratahs vs Chiefs match discussing TMO calls and yellow card for a high tackle. Law of the week: 21. 2 -

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38:30

Women’s 6Nations review + Loitering

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2025/04/06

Welcome back :) Candace and Rob meet up this week to review the matches from the Women’s 6Nations (W6N) and more !Rob highlights the usual Super Rugby appointments for the men’s + women’sHighlight some key decision making during the Women’s final at the Hong Kong 7sMoving onto the main segment which is reviewing some key moments from Week 1&2 of the W6N. Golden Whistle: Precious PazaniLaw of the week: 10.1d Loitering (the returning law)#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast

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50:40

Guest Pod: Tyler Miller- Paris Olympics/ Injury...

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2025/04/02

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up for a special guest pod.What hasn’t our guest achieved refereeing?x2 Olympics, Rugby World Cups, World Series 7s, WXV, Commonwealth Games, Super Rugby and moreTyler discusses:1) Becoming a Police officer while being a rugby referee2) Olympics - being part of the team of three for Gold Metal match in Paris3) Fitness times for rugby 7s referees4) What does recovery look like for elite referees after injury? 5) Rapid fire

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39:53

World Rugby Rankings & 6 Nations reflection

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2025/03/21

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to reflect on the 6 Nations finishing for the men.Luckily the Women’s 6 Nations (W6N) begins this weekend (March 22nd)They highlight the appointments from across Super Rugby and the W6N.Then review the updated World Rugby Rankings based on the 6Nation results. Plus share some crazy stats from the top try scorers.Quiz Master Rob tests the team on their knowledge around the word ‘Matador’.Law of the week: Lineout 18.13Ending the pod with a different Golden Whistle :

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42:21

Captain management from the 6nations & Interactions...

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2025/03/14

Hello Hello — Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again after a massive weekend full of Super Rugby and 6nations.They highlight some appointments for the coming weekend.Reflect on the captain management from the 6nations match- Ireland vs France.Summarize some key learnings from the 1st Rugby Australia- Match Official Webinar.Rob explains more about the Foul Play Calibration Group.Law of the week: 9.11Golden whistle: Cliff Dodds#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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39:22

Pop quiz: Old vs New rugby terms / Rugby...

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2025/03/07

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again for an exciting week ahead for 6nations and Super Rugby.They run through some key appointments from across the competitions from PWR to Super Rugby (Women’s & Men’s)Rob tests the others with a Pop Quiz - of the Old vs New rugby terms.Plus they review how the match officials managed the technical zone- during the Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby match.Law of the week: 7.2c - AdvantageGolden Whistle: Maggie Cogger-Orr#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay

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31:24

Rugby- Concussion Management Procedure and Super...

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2025/02/26

Candace, Rob and Pearcey reunited again. Highlights: Women’s Super Rugby, Vancouver 7s, 6nations matches, and the Men’s Super rugby. Discussion on head contact from some of the Super Rugby Matches, and how referees managed this on field. Focus on Rugby Australia’s Concussion Management Procedure (CMP) update. Pub quiz knowledge for the Calcutta Cup for those rugby nerds. Golden Whistle: Ella Goldsmith - Gold metal match for Vancouver 7s #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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34:18

Guest Pod: Rapid Fire Questions with Graham Cooper /...

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2025/02/21

This week Pearcey and Candace review some rugby news- broadcast deals in Rugby, wheelchair rugby referee course (Register your interest at development@vic.rugby!)Pearcey reflects on his Match Official Development Conference.We highlight some of the Round 1 of the Super Rugby. With a focus on the Waratahs vs Highlanders match.Ending the pod with the Graham Coopers- Rapid Fire Questions.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:32

Guest Pod: Graham Cooper - all things Game Management...

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2025/02/16

Educator, referee and integral part of the rugby framework in Australia. The guest this week is Super Rugby Referee- Graham Cooper (Coops). Coops describes his rugby background and how he got into refereeing but also his role at Rugby Australia. He breaks down the Game Management Guidelines (GMGs) and how its created for international, domestic etc Also all you need to know about how running Perth 7s is like and the match officials participation. #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on

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