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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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36:31

Super Rugby Appointments + MLR Law Variations

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2025/02/13

Candace and Rob meet up to discuss all things referee related.With 6 Nations match review on key moments in England v France. Which links to what is the definition of a knock on?Super Rugby begins this weekend with Candace and Rob running through the appointments for match officials.Main focus is on some MLR law variations.Golden Whistle: Sam Grove- White#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:43

Guest: Rachel Horton chats about being a Rugby TMO

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2025/02/04

Our guest Rachel Horton- this week has an amazing background before becoming an International TMO for World Rugby. Rachel recently was involved with Perth 7s and will continue her work for the Women’s 6 Nations 2025.The Play On team ask Rachel about decision making for TMOs and her thoughts around the use of technology within the sport of rugby. As well as her thoughts on what separates elite referees from others?The interview finishes with the Play On ‘rapid fire’ questions.Then Rob and Candace

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28:41

Perth 7s / 6 Nation Appointments / Refereeing Knock...

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2025/02/01

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to review some big tournaments and matches.Referee highlights:Perth 7sWaratahs vs Pacifica6 nation appointmentsRob shares some takeaways from a player point of view regarding Mack Hansen in the press conference.Law review of the week:Knock ons grey area and forward pass physicsGolden Whistle: Bruce Cook#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:49

European Rugby Champions Cup & Obstruction call

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2025/01/25

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discuss all things refereeing This week the main segment is reviewing the results of the European Rugby Champions Cup and how good the match officials are doing. In particular obstruction call made during a high impact moment. Topics: -Highlight Perth 7s pools-Ref Review of Wayne Barnes book- ‘Throwing the Book’ -Timing for referees feedback from coaches Law of the week: Rob and Pearcey guess where the law being read is in the law book. (Answer revealed at

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35:28

Rugby Australia Green To Gold Plan

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2025/01/16

New year of rugby and the Play On Podcast hosts are excited about what’s to come in 2025.Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back after short hiatus.Topics:-Rugby news + Referee selection for 6nations and more-Honorary golden whistle- Perth 7s organizers-A referee point of view of Mack Hanson’s misconduct towards the match officials.-Main segment is on Rugby Australia’s Golden Decade of major events and the plan for match officials. Ending with our Law of the week: 18:

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34:58

New World Rugby Laws Passed & End Of Year Highlights

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2024/12/20

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet for the last podcast of the year !Candace runs through some rugby weekly highlights for referees.The main segment is on the new laws passed (and some not, and others on hold).Highlights and Lowlights of the year- of course referee and rugby relatedThey briefly discuss the USA referee development of match officialsEnding with Golden Whistle: Luke Rogan — debut refereeing between Mexico and the Cayman Islands#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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39:33

World Rugby Awards & Trends from Autumn Internationals

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2024/12/05

This week Candace, Rob and Pearcey discuss a few different topics.-World Rugby Awards-Dubai 7s - referee highlights-Recruitment for new rugby referees-Trends from Autumn InternationalsLaw of the week: Maul 16- 2 (a non maul)#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:56

Wright’s Night Rights Wales Woes

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2024/11/22

The team is back for all those whistleblowers out there.Candace, Rob and Pearcey chat about …-New head of World Rugby-Autumn International matches and the refereeing trends-The Coronation of NSW new referee President-Matches coming up and referee appointments Law of the week- Foul Play- 9.16, or as Rob calls it The Law of Unintended Consequences.Captain chat: Luke PearceGolden Whistles: Ella Goldsmith and Jess Ling#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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33:20

Wallabies Win in Twickenham

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2024/11/15

Candace, Rob and Pearcey review the Autumn internationals matches from the past weekend. With the main focus being the big win at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham- where the Wallabies beat England - 42-37Topics:-How important is a good captain.-Management in play (breakdown) -Obstruction/ Escorting management-Future international matches and our predictionsLaw of the week: Scoring 8- 2eGolden Whistle: Remembering a valuable member of the Central West Rugby Community- Teagan MillerIf you need to speak

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29:09

England vs New Zealand Autumn International match...

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2024/11/07

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back chatting about the big matches from the Autumn Internationals. Main segment: A match review of England vs New Zealand from a referee perspective. They touch on the Scotland vs Fiji match- refereed by Craig Evans.Highlight the Rugby Australia Awards 2024:Golden Whistle: Ian McGowan, QLD Country Rugby Referees getting the Andrew Cole Community Match Official of the Year awardIf you have any guest ideas for the podcast, get in

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25:26

Rugby- Autumn International Law Trials

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2024/10/28

Rob and Candace meet up again in a new virtual studio to discuss the Autumn International rugby matches coming up.They highlight the WXV tournament and how well it was run for match officials and players.Review the impact the Wallaroos will have with the Rugby World Cup 2025 draw.They touch on the grey area around the ruck, from a game situation played by Ireland vs New Zealand. The main segment is about the law trials and variations for the Autumn International matches.Golden whistle: Ben

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29:34

Bledisloe Cup- Rugby Referee Q&A

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2024/10/02

Rob and Candace are back ! The main segment this week they discuss the topics covered in the ‘Behind the Whistle- The Bledisloe’ Q&A.The Panel:Referee: Karl Dickson (England)ARs: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) & Damian Schneider (Argentina)TMO: Stuart Terheege (England)Foul play officer: Eric Gauzins (France)Plus the WXV has started, with the all in important law trials being used. Rob explains which ones are being used for this tournament. Golden Whistle: Aimee Barrett-Theron@play_on_pod Hosted

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22:55

Rapid fire questions with World Rugby Law Coordinator

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2024/09/18

In Part 2 of the Interview with Keith Lewis at the London World Rugby office. Candace asks Keith the Play On Podcast rapid fire questions.They speak about how laws change and why they pick laws to trial.What is Keith’s motto or mantra when he referees? This and more on Play On How to find us and get in touch:#PlayOnPod@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:10

World Rugby Law Coordinator interview

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2024/09/12

Candace travels to the World Rugby office to meet Keith Lewis the World Rugby Law Coordinator.Keith describes his journey on getting into his current role at World Rugby and his blogging-https://rugbyreferee.net/They touch on Keith being a TMO for 7yrs but also advising the bunker system. They review the referee selection for WXV and how this will affect the World Cup in 2025. Captain chat: Nigel Owen’sClosing with Keith Rugby referee journal :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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27:31

Rugby 7s at the Olympics

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2024/08/14

They are back ! Nathan and Candace meet up to discuss Rugby 7s at the Olympics the results and the refereeing that type of game. Plus a little Olympic 7s quiz. Blowes Cup summary on who might be in the final for Central West Rugby. What happens when a player is given their 3rd yellow card for the season? Highlight rugby news: WXV and International tests. Law of the week: 20.11 (Penalty and free-kick) Captains chat: thanks to Hollie Davidson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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24:22

Focus is on: Drop goals in rugby union

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2024/07/25

This week Candace, Rob and Pearcey focus on drop goals in rugby union. How to give a drop goal ? What happens if it’s successful or not? What to look out for?The other topics discussed are- which national anthem is their favourite at rugby matches as a referee and as a spectator. They follow with the big question ‘What happens when the ball or other objects hits the referee?’. We touch on the ‘Sydney Whistle’ and overall referees and their whistle tone. Law of the week: 6.11 a/b- Match Official

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37:33

Rugby Law Trial Review: U20 Championship & July Tests

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2024/07/19

The three finally meet up in person for the pod- Candace, Rob and Pearcey. Pearcey shares his Blowes Cup referee experience which Candace happens to be his Match Official Developer!Candace reflects from her Ref #6 experience from the Wallaroos vs Fiji match.Main topic: the three review how the trial laws are going within International games and U20s Championship. Golden Whistle: Amy Perrett Law of the week: 21.17 (In-goal) & 19.1 (Scrum) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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31:47

The focus is on: Penalty Tries

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2024/07/07

Candace Barritt and Nathan Pearce focus on Penalty Tries ! How far out is it acceptable to give a penalty try ? What common areas do they occur? Highlight some rugby referee news: UK Premiership Finals for the Women’s comp has been completed and we highlight those referees involved. Plus, Conrad Smith has become a referee ! They touch on referee exchange programs with referees traveling to New Zealand and South Africa. Golden Whistle: Wayne Barnes :)Law of the week: 18.36 Hosted on Acast. See

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26:17

Run sheet as a MOD

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2024/06/30

This week, Candace Barritt and Rob McKay cover events in finals rugby across the globe. This includes high impact moments and the processes match officials use to manage them.A benchmark player suspension handed down by World Rugby.Is “Respect the kicker” a thing (or not)?A great example of the captain chat. Plus a new segment- “Ref unfiltered”The regular Law of the week- its foul play, but not as you know it (9.8 & 9.9)All this and more from Play On ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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33:15

Do rugby players watch enough rugby?

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2024/06/19

Candace Barritt and Rob McKay meet up again to focus on if rugby players are watching enough rugby. While Rob bares all about his story with meeting Ben O’Keeffe for the first time. They highlight the Men’s Super Rugby Final with the Blues vs Chiefs coming up and how much impact does the home crowd have on the game and on the match officials. Plus what is the right level of industrial deafness that you need as a match official.It finishes with how the referee finals selection process works and their

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