Many thanks to Brett for giving us his time.
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ICYMI - #PlayOnPod Drop!π§ Perfect preparation for the weekend.
See π in comments (being bossed by the algos!)
A rich tapestry of topics including:
π Pancakes (not what you think)
π #LionKing and @StarWars
π SRP Law Variations - possible tweaks?
π Managing collisions
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COMING SOON!
A pod with a very special guest you will not want to miss.
And for our YouTubers: "must-see TV!"
Watch this space.
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
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A rugby feast, however you look at it. So, naturally, we asked the big picture question - which club has the best food?
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Perfect lunchtime listening on a Friday!
Another MASSIVE rugby week, including:
π Match officials getting it right.
π ONW>NSW?
π Six Nations fires. Props, trophies, England...
π NYNY - IYKYK.
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
A meaty pod this week as we cover off some big ticket items, including:
π World Rugby's "Shape of the Game"
π Rugby Australia's "Game Management Guidelines"
π Super Rugby Pacific review, including HIAs in the warm-up!
π Six Nations preview
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ICYMI - #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π Eagle is down!
π Whistle love.
π Raising the bat.
π Plus all the usual features.
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See πβ¬
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ICYMI
Plenty of chat in recent weeks about diving to score, tackling in the air, and more.
So I've written an Explainer to unpack what has been happening. Feel free to share and subscribe, and watch this space for more!
substack.com/@robgmckay/n...
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#Rugby
#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
It's a rugby feast this week! So much to digest, but we gave it a go. Just some of the subjects:
π Celebrating Hollie!!!!! β
π Women and Girls programs every which way! β
π Super's back baby! β
π Six Nations. β
π Recognise and Remove. β
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Happy @RugbyWorldCup ticket booking day to all those who celebrate.
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π Our strangest topic yet! Bet you can't guess it!
π Perth 7s
π Six Nations
π A very heartfelt Golden Whistle
π Law(s) of the Week
And, of course, so much more.
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#Rugby
#AussieRugby
#RWC2027
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π A HUGE week for the pod as the rugby world ramps up across the globe.
π Release of the #RWC2027 match schedule, including a cameo from none other than Bill. β
π 7s in SIN - action aplenty. β
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#RWC2027 schedule has landed!
A big morning in Sydney and across Australia as the schedule was revealed, with a cameo from Bill to top it off.
Details: www.rugbyworldcup.com/2027/en/news...
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@worldrugbymedia
@rugbyworldcup
#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π What's in a name - Wilso Watch
π What's in a name - Robbos
π What's in a name - Macron
π Joe No Go
π MO news galore
π Tip of the Day (hint: don't rely on "expert" commentators)
π Golden Whistle
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#Rugby
#AussieRugby
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
We're baaaaack! HNY to one and all, and welcome to Season 3 of Play On: the rugby referee podcast.
Already plenty of things to discuss:
π The 2026 Law Book is out! Compulsory reading for everyone. See if you can spot any differences.
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
The #Ashes have been run and won, which means rugby season can't be too far away in Australia, right?
So, with rugby in a brief hiatus down under, back by popular demand is a "Candace Quickie".
Maul and Lineout to maul - good, meaty, rugby!
That is all.
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#PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Our regular pods may be taking a short break, but our Guest pods are not. This one had so much content, it's a double-header!
Another rugby trailblazer - the first female President of the London Society of Rugby Football Union Referees.
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ICYMI - π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Our last regular pod for the season, but keep an eye out for some specials.
Highlights:
π A surprising comeback
π Unusual tackles
π 7s refereeing innovations
π The naughty corner
π Hair care tips
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World Cup draw reaction.
Who are the winners?
And who will struggle?
#PlayOnPod
@WorldRugby
@worldrugbymedia
@rugbyworldcup
#RWC2027
#RWC2027DRAW
π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π We wrap up the official #QuilterNS series
π 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15...it's a numbers game
π New balls please
π Dracula has a rest
π Spicy Curry causes Argy bargy
π Winner, winner, chicken dinner
Plus all the usual mischief.
#BestSeatInTheHouse
#Rugby
#AussieRugby
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Perfect listening ahead of the final full weekend of November fixtures.
π Dan Carter's surprising doppelgΓ€nger
π Referee insouciance
π The separation of church & state
π Rugby news galore
π Glorifying "lekkerbacks" (h/t Harry Jones)
#BestSeatInTheHouse
#Rugby
#AussieRugby
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
π Barrett brothers broken by big bad Bears' base.
π Candace takes Sydney Geography 102 (hint: clue in the feature image).
π BO'K and planes.
π Gary Owen and Mark (or not).
π Appointments aplenty.
Plus plenty of other shenanigans to boot.
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Just in time for the weekend. We cover:
π NitroCadmiumDicarbonic
π The offside matrix
π Hands. Or Hans?
π Balls. In or out?
And so much more.
#BestSeatInTheHouse
#Rugby
#AussieRugby
#RugbyForGood
See πβ¬
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#RugbyForGood
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See πβ¬
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Rugby pods have been a bit thin on the ground this week, but fear not, we've got you covered.
Everyone is back on deck in time for awards season, a massive tranche of appointments far and wide and some adroit insights into trends and developments.
What's not to like?
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Perfect weekend listening
#RWC2025 wrap β
#Bledisloe & #TheRugbyChampionship action β
The English "PREM" kicks off β
Plus some of the usual mischief β
#BestSeatInTheHouse
#Rugby
#AussieRugby
@WorldRugby
@worldrugbymedia
@rugbyworldcup
@rugbycomau
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
Just in time for a HUGE weekend of rugby action, we set the scene on and off the field. Snippets include:
πThe mere matter of a @rugbyworldcup final
πGrim news from the ACT
πMore stats (can there ever be too much?)
πWXV updates
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π€ #PlayOnPod Drop!π§
ICYMI...
βCrochet whistles
β#RWC2025 stats
βCaptaincy
βSanctions
βOur usual round-ups
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#BestSeatInTheHouse
#Rugby
#AussieRugby
See πβ¬
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Congratulations to all the @worldrugby match officials appointed to this weekend's semifinals of the @rugbyworldcup.
A special shout-out to the friends of the #PlayOnPod, Ella Goldsmith, Maggie Cogger-Orr and Rachel Horton, all of whom feature. Congratulations to you all.
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#Rugby
#AussieRugby
#RWC2025
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See πβ¬
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