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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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43:58

Stripping The Ball & Tackle vs Ruck

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2025/11/13

Rob and Candace on the pod this week reviewing the Autumn Internationals. So much Rugby Mach Official News: Men’s World RankingsBeyond the Whistle- RFLNSW Champions of Sports Awards — Ella Goldsmith Holly Wood talking about balancing refereeing and motherhood Main segment: Autumn Internationals Stripping - in the Italy vs Australia matchGus had busy day with France vs South Africa With Red and Yellow cards given.All Blacks 1st try vs the Scots Appointments for those Autumn Internationals Captain

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46:50

Off The Mark & Touching On Touch Law

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2025/11/04

This week- Candace, Rob and Pearcey review matches from the weekend. With the UK Prem on a break and Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament is in full swing.While Beauden Barrett steps out, Candace Barritt steps into the wrong park.The focus this week is on England vs Australia & Ireland vs All Blacks rugby matches.Fight breakout during Eng vs AURed card- for IrelandBeauden Barritt- did he call mark ?Pierre Brousset- off the mark callLaw of the week: Touch Law: 18.2 d.— Ben O’Keeffe

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39:10

Loitering & When Is The Ball Out?

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2025/10/29

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to review the rugby news this week and some continued trends we are seeing in game and how it affects match officials.Highlighting some fun rugby news: R360 and referees responses, Sarah Cox on the Rugby Rodeo podcast, Orange card and Test appointments.Main segment:Offside matrixWhen is the ball out?Christophe TMO call in the Saints matchJapan vs Australia - more rugbyLaw of the week: Offside and onside in open play: 10.1

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36:39

Scrum Feed & Autumn Appointments

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2025/10/22

The three have reunited after Pearcey long deserved break. Starting off with some rugby news with awards season and appointments. Notable appointments and covering off the hot house for match officials in Dubai for the World Cup Qualification Tournament. Main segment: Managing the scrum feed- The FrenchMatch Official positioning with faster rucks Picking up a ball at ruck vs at a tackle Golden Whistle: Karl Dickson Law Of The Week: 19:15 f - Scrum #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube:

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14:29

Rapid Pod: Pre Game With Match Official Developer /...

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2025/10/14

First ever of a Mini Pod ! Candace, Rob and Pearcey discuss in short time frame what you should cover before your match. Lead up to match — how referee and MOD get in contactWhat do you go through them ?On the day — with MOD before matchComms gear or if we have itKnow yourself and the match officialWhat you do if you don’t like the feedback? #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:56

Player Load Guidelines + Spirit Of The Game

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2025/10/09

Candace and Rob meet up to review some rugby news and the last of the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby News: World Rugby Board agrees on new player load guidelines Rugby360British and Irish Lions- Women’s Segments:Bledisloe CupSouth Africa vs Argentina Referee moments Spirit of the game reading Listener question: seatbelt tackles - how do referees mange this within the high tackle framework ? #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See

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48:59

Women’s Rugby World Cup Final & Goal Line Drop Outs

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2025/10/01

Candace and Rob meet up this week as Pearcey takes a holiday. Don’t worry we still covered all things rugby/ referee relatedRugby news: Referee + Coach + Player of the year awardsMain segments:Review of the Finals + Bronze level matchSouth Africa vs Argentina matchBledisloeEnglish Prem- highlightsGolden Whistle: Hollie DavisonLaw of the week: Kick-off and restart kicks, 12.12b#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Hosted on Acast. See

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27:19

Women’s Rugby World Cup - Semis Review

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2025/09/25

The three - Candace, Rob and Pearcey- meet up again to discuss some rugby news and all things Rugby World Cup.Rugby news:Bledisloe CupWorld Rugby - players of the yearWXV Global series changeACT- assaultMain topic:Semi finals review: England vs France & New Zealand vs CanadaStats from the tournamentMatch Official Appointments for Finals & Bronze matchLaw of the week: Line-out Law- joining from the receiver (but no exchange)Captain chat: Maggie Cogger-Orr : to the front rowHomework: Corner

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52:37

Captain Management & Calling A Mark

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2025/09/19

The three are back (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) to discuss Rugby new & World Cup Semi finalsTopics:1) Abby Dow crochet whistle2) Bledisloe3) KENTA4) World Cup statsAppointments for the Semi FinalsRugby World Cup:1) South Africa maul2)French player biting - sanctionMain segment:Wallabies v Argentina1) Captain management2) Storming ref room3) Free kick - charge down4) Calling a markLaw of the week:Quick line out- 18:4 & knock on- 11:4 #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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47:34

Women’s Rugby World Cup Stats- Week 3 + FK to PK at...

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2025/09/10

What a week of rugby! Candace, Rob and Pearcey gather to discuss all things rugby/match official related. Candace and Pearcey- reflecting on Central West Grand FinalRugby News- Australia debt paid off, leading clinics in USA, guest panel events and more World Cup Qualifier matches. Rugby World Cup: Spain trick playFiji wins and ends the game strangely Stats of the games vs previous World Cup Who’s into the Quarters ? Big Games: Wallabies vs Argentina: FK to PK at the scrumSpringboks vs New Zealand:

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41:38

Finals Season & Women’s Rugby World Cup- Week 2

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2025/09/03

Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to review another exciting weekend of the Rugby World Cup ! The three review their own matches and reflect on some finals competitions in Sydney & Country.Rugby news:Campaign Red Roses- For the Girls (rfu_refs - on Instagram for more details) French Top 14 - using the orange card ? Rugby World Cup- Week 2: Fiji - many cards and busy TMO Wallaroos vs USA South Africa vs Italy Qualifiers Candace highlights findings from the Rugby World Cup press conference. Law of

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46:42

Women’s World Cup -Opening Weekend Recap

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2025/08/27

The three match officials (Candace, Rob and Pearcey) meet up again to discuss all things Rugby World Cup related.Rugby news: exploring World Rugby rankings, International Rugby Match Officials (IRMO) new General Manager and Nic White gets presented referee jersey.Main Segment: World CupOpening match: England V USAFrance v Italy: simultaneous groundingMatch official composureLaw of the week: In-Goal- 21.4 + 21.5 + 21.17Have read on Keith Lewis- World Rugby Law Coordinator article on- Open Play Pod

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53:25

Wallabies Win & World Cup Weekend

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2025/08/22

The three meet up again to discuss the Wallabies Win over the Springboks ! Firstly wanted to thank our host Pearcey for sharing his story regarding an incident that happened after refereeing what was a great game of rugby. Main segment: Referee review of Wallabies matchWomen’s World Cup excitement Rugby World Cup - bunker and FPRO Flashing mouth guards Law of the week: Ruck - 15.16Listen to our guest pods to know more about the World Cup from a match official point of view: Ella Goldsmith, Maggie

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1:08:05

Guest Pod: Ella Goldsmith- Rugby World Cup prep &...

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2025/08/13

Guest Pod this week is all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow NSW Rugby Referee about to head to England to represent Australia- Ella Goldsmith!The Play On hosts ask:-How did you get into refereeing ?-Tell us more about your role for Rugby Australia ?-Tell us about the processes leading up to RWC 2025.-How has your fitness changed from preparing for a World Cup?Plus more …. The interview finishes with the Play On ‘rapid fire’ questions.#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See

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43:29

3rd Lions Test & Classic Wallabies

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2025/08/06

The three are back again talking about the 3rd (final) Lions Test.The main highlight is our host - Nathan Pearce - refereeing the 2nd half of the Classic Wallabies vs Classic Lions match.Main segment:Nika control of players and Lions matchLighting - strikes twiceSheehan suspensionHip drop tacklesCaptain chat: overheard from a Central West RefereeWhite boots vs black boots for referees ?#PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:43

British & Irish Lions Test Review

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2025/07/31

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week discussing their match official point of view of the Lions Tests (1&2) Rugby news and update on some homework on whether the ball mid air from passing from ruck is covered by law. (Thanks Rassie) Main segment: Lions Tests -ruck breakdown -not releasing the ball after a tackle-entering players clearing out at a ruck -Wayne Barnes articles of the Lions test Law of the week: Tackle- 14:15 a Law Clarification: off side during a quick throw in (Merci to the

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17:48

Guest Pod: Maggie Cogger-Orr Rapid Fire Questions

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2025/07/29

Guest Pod this week is all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow Canadian now representing New Zealand- Maggie Cogger-Orr !Maggie answers the Play On Pod’s rapid (not so rapid) quick fire questions What is your favourite law to best reffing story. Maggie tells us about her personal refereeing mantra or motto. This and much more with the lead up to Womens World Cup. #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:22

Guest Pod: Maggie Cogger-Orr : Women’s World Cup &...

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2025/07/25

Guest Pod this week is not Lions related but all about the Women’s World Cup, fellow Canadian now representing New Zealand- Maggie Cogger-Orr !The three discuss the below topics:-How did you get into refereeing ?-Tell us about your international debut at the Women’s 6Nations?-Tell us more New Zealand Rugby Women’s Referee Development Manger?-How does your game prep change from 7s to 15s?-What was it like receiving the news about being selected for the World Cup?This and much more :)Stay tuned for

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46:36

Rassie Erasmus Playing With The Law Book

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2025/07/19

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back again with rugby news and some in depth review of international matches.The all important World Rugby Rankings— where is each country now before the seeding of the RWC2027Highlight some past appointments for the Women’s game + review important Wallaroos warm-up matchesMain segment: Italy vs South Africa-Review of the kick-off from the matchLaw of the week: Kick-off and restart kicks 12:15 & 12:16-Maul set up off a ruck-Head butt - resulting in red cardHomework:

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49:48

Guest Pod: Chris Pollock : Refereeing A British &...

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2025/07/16

With the first test of the British & Irish Lions match coming up, the pod have a special guest from New Zealand- Chris Pollock !Chris is New Zealand Rugby’s High Performance Referee Manager. Previously he had a career refereeing both in Super Rugby and International matches.The Play On team chat through the below topics:-Memories of his role as the match official for the last Lions tour of Australia-Discussing his role as the High Performance Referee Manager for New Zealand-What changes he would

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