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 from New Zealand rugby referees and their community.

Choosing captains.

And the occasional yarn.

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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.

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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 match

Captain Chat: Nikki O’Donnell - controlling 9s

Golden Flag: Matt Kellahan

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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 approaching

The usual Super Rugby appointments, followed by our predictions for who will referee the final !

Followed by match official opportunities:

1. World Club Championship
2. Super A
3. Rugby Premier League (Indian 7s)

Law of the week: Scoring- 8.9 & Match Officials- 6.3

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Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week breaking down some Super Rugby matches.

State Champs- congrats to those referees and MODs

Candace goes through some fun rugby news around the world

Main segment: Super Rugby

TMO protocols and the decisions made during the Brumbies vs Crusaders match. What does the game need ?

Rob highlights: Super Rugby + U20 Match Official appointments

Technical Zone homework follow-up:

Answer: 6.28 : a,b,c 

Law of the week: 12.9 - Kick-off and restart kicks

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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 Andrews

Law of the week: Scoring 8.25

Shout out: Bournemouth 7s referees

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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 trial

Rob 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 appointments

Golden Whistle: Ella Goldsmith

Plus highlighting Australian referees selected for the Rugby World Cup

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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 officials

Topics this week:

1. What does your scrum picture look like ? Making decisions at scrum time.
2. Referee rant: referee changing rooms and rained on kit
3. Do you still check boots before a match?
4. Law of the week/ homework: Technical Zone—> can you sanction a support staff ?

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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: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/

Golden Whistle: Lauren Jenner

Law of the week: Time- 5.8

Ending with should Rugby Union allow celebrating tries ? Is there any laws against it ?

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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.

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