Play On : the rugby referee podcast

From Grand Finals to Test Rugby

The Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey talking about Grand Final chaos to international tests, this episode is packed! Candace survives three seasons in one day, P

You Do Not Talk About Fight Club

This week on Play On Rob and Peacey catch up on the latest rugby news before diving into some fascinating Tests: Springboks soar just enough as Wallabies win and Chile ch

Cards, Scrums & Controversial Calls

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with another deep dive into the world of rugby officiating! 🏉 Play On Pod catch up after the Grand Final, look at the latest match-offi

CHEIK, CHECK, CHEQUE

Play On Pod mixes it up a little this week in a short, sharp, punchy episode.   They Cheik out the new coach of the 2027 Waratahs men, and check in on some sensational

Red Cards, Law Trials & Golden Whistles

Play On is back- with Candace and Rob have a packed episode of rugby news, match-official milestones and plenty of talking points. They discuss Wes Thomas’ devastating ne

Episode 100! Celebrating the Journey & Breaking Down the Latest Rugby Laws

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are celebrating 100 episodes of the Play On Podcast! Join them as they look back at the most popular episodes and social moments before diving i

From WXV to Wild TMO Calls

This week on Play On Pod, Candace and Rob cover one of the biggest weeks in rugby officiating and the women's game. Super Rugby Women's Championship Final between the Wa

Messy Malvinas Mayhem

The final weekend of the #NationsChampionship and #NationsCup had action every which way you look, both on and off the field...   While Candace takes a well earned brea

Head Butts, Tight Calls & TMO Drama

The rugby never stops! This week on Play On Pod Candace, Rob and Pearcey wrap up the World Rugby U20 Championship Final, discuss groundbreaking developments in remote TMO

Rhino Balls, Rankings & Test Rugby Reviewed

It's Test week on Play On Pod! Candace, Rob and Pearcey kick things off with our busiest yellow card weekend of the season, a trip to Woollahra. This week the pod unpack

Global Law Trials Become Official

It's another packed episode of Play On! Candace and Rob cover the latest rugby news from around the globe, including the Behind the Whistle panel ahead of the Wallabies

Finals Fever: Super Rugby, Premiership & World Rugby's Big Changes

This week on Play On, we're tackling the biggest talking points in rugby- FINALS! Candace, Rob and Pearcey unpack World Rugby's decision to lower the legal tackle height

Pollock, Pearce & Super Rugby Semi Finals

This week on Play On Pod, Candace goes from Colts to AR in 1st Grade and shares an important reminder about the rarely-heard "Mayday" call after a player suffered a serio

Scrums, Salt Baths & State Champs

The Play On Pod team is back after a huge week of rugby! Candace survives the marathon that is State Championships, Peacey takes charge in Orange, and they give some wel

From Molong to Madrid

From Molong to Madrid, the Play On Podcast covers another massive week in rugby and officiating. Candace, Rob and Pearcey dive into Super Rugby, the launch of Super Rugb

Mullet Grabs & Meat Pies

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with all things rugby! Diving into a massive week across rugby union and beyond. From Jo Yapp making history as the first-ever Women’s

The Naughty Corner & Knock Forward Explained

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back! With Super Series venues to wild on-field drama, this episode covers it all! They catch up on Cowra, Mudgee, Holroyd, and Primrose Park

Tough Calls & Captain Chats

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with more rugby referee review. Rugby news including the new maul law application guideline, rankings movement, and the latest on the

Odd Socks & Big Calls

Canadce, Rob and Pearcey are back talking all things rugby. Oh, and yes… May the Fourth was strong. Rugby News: Mental Health Round brought the odd socks energy, and d

Chaos In Goal & Calm in the Middle

Candace and Rob are back this week with the Play On Pod: This week, they break down a huge slate of rugby! From the announcement of Ireland vs Japan rugby match in Newca