Play On : the rugby referee podcast
Episodes
Yellow Cards & Wild Conditions
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Play On Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey- reviewing weather chaos hitting rugby across the globe.Lightning in Sydney, tornadoes in Kansas...
Women’s Rugby Rising- W6N, PAC4 & Ref Trends
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play On Pod - W6N Returns and PAC4 ChaosWomen’s rugby is flying right now- Candace, Rob and Pearcey unpack a huge opening round of W6N and...
Guest Pod: Chair of World Rugby - Dr. Brett Robinson
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Play On Pod fire questions at the big boss of World Rugby! This weeks special guest is Chair of World Rugby- Dr Brett Robinson. The Play On P...
Pancakes & Penalties
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Play On Pod, Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back. They break down rugby’s biggest talking points. From props adding kicking to their...
6 Nations Final Round : High Tackles & Higher Stakes
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Candace, Rob and Pearcey dive into a massive mix of rugby action, officiating moments, and global headlines shaping the game.We kick things ...
Rugby Ref Round-Up: Six Nations, SVNS & Super Rugby
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Peacey are back breaking down a massive week across rugby — from local match officials to the global game.Candace shares her e...
Mud, Management & GMGs
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with news from Kiama 7s and highlighting referee performances across Super RugbyThey unpack the latest in match offi...
Pierre On The Pitch + 6 Nations (3rd Week)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back to chat about rugby news and the 6 Nations.After some rugby news and highlighting some funny referee moments from th...
6 Nations & Hollie Davidson
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to review some trends within rugby and 6 Nations round two.Rugby News:Whats up with the new Super Rugby Referee...
Perth 7s Highlights & 6Nations
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discuss some rugby news, Perth 7s highlights and of course the 6 Nations.Perth 7s:-French player- very dange...
Super Rugby Law Innovations
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are reunited to go through some exciting law innovations coming through Super Rugby.They reflect on Singapore 7s and penalty ...
Retiring Referee + Box Kicking
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace and Rob this week with all the updated rugby news and trends in the game.They chat about the below:Sara Cox - retirementTarsh Ganley - referee...
2026 Pod: Rugby News + UK Prem
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The pod is back for season 3 ! Candace, Rob and Pearcey unite with reviewing some rugby news and trends.Rugby news:2026 Law Book is out !6 Nations App...
Rapid Pod: Maul + Lineout To Maul Set Up
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey bring back the all popular ‘Candace’s quickie’ to discuss Maul set-up.We discuss from the definition of a Maul—Law 16...
Guest Pod- Part 2: Hannah Everitt- Tackle Height Law & Referee Abuse
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Play On Pod is back with Part 2 with Hannah Everitt !Topics covered:Rugby culture and that with refereeing Set piece in UK vs Australia- from game...
Guest Pod- Part 1: Hannah Everitt- Deputy President and refereeing in London
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Excited that to have a UK guest on the pod — Hannah Everitt- who is a trailblazer in rugby leadership. Hannah Everitt achievement's: London Society ...
A Gouging Disgrace
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up for one of the final weekly pods before the end of the year ! The past weekend of rugby had it all- from eye gouging ...
Cards, Cards, Cards - players do better
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discussed some exciting rugby news and review the remaining of the Autumn International matches. Dubai 7s st...
Yellow + Red Cards and Eddie Jones being Eddie
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Peacey are back again with some Autumn Internationals. Discussing Eddie’s press conference to the National Championship. The rugby ...
Stripping The Ball & Tackle vs Ruck
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Candace on the pod this week reviewing the Autumn Internationals. So much Rugby Mach Official News: Men’s World RankingsBeyond the Whistle- ...
Off The Mark & Touching On Touch Law
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tourname...
Loitering & When Is The Ball Out?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scrum Feed & Autumn Appointments
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The three have reunited after Pearcey long deserved break. Starting off with some rugby news with awards season and appointments. Notable appointments...
Rapid Pod: Pre Game With Match Official Developer / Referee Coach
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First ever of a Rapid Pod !Candace, Rob and Pearcey discuss in short time frame what you should cover before your match.Lead up to match — how refer...
Player Load Guidelines + Spirit Of The Game
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 guideline...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Final & Goal Line Drop Outs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 + Co...
Women’s Rugby World Cup - Semis Review
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 - pl...
Captain Management & Calling A Mark
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The three are back (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) to discuss Rugby new & World Cup Semi finalsTopics: 1) Abby Dow crochet whistle 2) Bledisloe&...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Stats- Week 3 + FK to PK at Scrum
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a week of rugby! Candace, Rob and Pearcey gather to discuss all things rugby/match official related. Candace and Pearcey- reflecting on Central W...
Finals Season & Women’s Rugby World Cup- Week 2
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Women’s Rugby World Cup -Opening Weekend Recap
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The three match officials (Candace, Rob and Pearcey) meet up again to discuss all things Rugby World Cup related.Rugby news: exploring World Rugby ran...
Wallabies Win & Rugby World Cup Weekend
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Guest Pod: Ella Goldsmith- Rugby World Cup prep & Rapid Fire Questions
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3rd Lions Test & Classic Wallabies
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Clas...
British & Irish Lions Test Review
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Guest Pod: Maggie Cogger-Orr Rapid Fire Questions
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Guest Pod: Maggie Cogger-Orr : Women’s Rugby World Cup & Game Prep From 7s To 15s Rugby
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Rassie Erasmus Playing With The Law Book
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back again with rugby news and some in depth review of international matches.The all important World Rugby Rankings— wh...
Guest Pod: Chris Pollock : Refereeing A British & Irish Lions Test
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Zeala...
World Rugby Heat Guidelines & Forward Passes
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace is back from holidays and the three are reunited chatting about rugby.The three reflect on their rugby matches from the past weekend. With Pea...
What A Great Time To Be A Publican
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Candace Caravan continues carouseling around warmer climes, Rob and Pearcey get stuck into the warmth of rugby from all points of the compass.Th...
Crusaders Strangle, Chiefs Choke, Lions Low
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rugb...
Gallagher Premiership Final + Spirit Of The Game
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trio are back again— Candace, Rob and Pearcey discussing some finals in England.Super Rugby Final appointment + Super Rugby Semi Final review. O...
State Champs Review + Match Official Opportunities
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wome...
High Impact Moments In Super Rugby
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back this week breaking down some Super Rugby matches.State Champs- congrats to those referees and MODsCandace goes throu...
Dealing with back chat & Blocking at Penalty Kicks
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20-minute red card update & World Rugby Player Welfare
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 trialRob ...
Scrum Picture + Are boot checks still being done?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
British & Irish Lions Match Officials announced & Mental Health Round
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trio are back (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) this week with more match official news !Appointment highlights from LA 7s & Pacific 4 Series.The Britis...
Womens 6Nation finals & Line out positioning
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Play On Podcast celebrates our 1 year anniversary :)The squad (Candace, Rob, Pearcey) meet up to discuss all things Womens 6Nations + rugby news.Highl...
Super Rugby & Grounding (or not) in goal
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey discussing some of the big calls that happened in the Super Rugby. The three reflect on their own appoi...
Women’s 6Nations review + Loitering
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back :) Candace and Rob meet up this week to review the matches from the Women’s 6Nations (W6N) and more !Rob highlights the usual Super Rug...
Guest Pod: Tyler Miller- Paris Olympics/ Injury Recovery/ Fitness/ Rapid Fire Questions
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up for a special guest pod.What hasn’t our guest achieved refereeing?x2 Olympics, Rugby World Cups, World Series 7s, W...
World Rugby Rankings & 6 Nations reflection
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up to reflect on the 6 Nations finishing for the men.Luckily the Women’s 6 Nations (W6N) begins this weekend (March 22...
Captain management from the 6nations & Interactions in rugby
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Hello — Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again after a massive weekend full of Super Rugby and 6nations.They highlight some appointments for t...
Pop quiz: Old vs New rugby terms / Rugby Appointments/ Technical Zone
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again for an exciting week ahead for 6nations and Super Rugby.They run through some key appointments from across the ...
Rugby- Concussion Management Procedure and Super Rugby highlights
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey reunited again. Highlights: Women’s Super Rugby, Vancouver 7s, 6nations matches, and the Men’s Super rugby. Discussion on...
Guest Pod: Rapid Fire Questions with Graham Cooper / Round 1- Super Rugby highlights
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Pearcey and Candace review some rugby news- broadcast deals in Rugby, wheelchair rugby referee course (Register your interest at development...
Guest Pod: Graham Cooper - all things Game Management Guidelines and Perth 7s
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Educator, referee and integral part of the rugby framework in Australia. The guest this week is Super Rugby Referee- Graham Cooper (Coops). Coops desc...
Super Rugby Appointments + MLR Law Variations
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Guest: Rachel Horton chats about being a Rugby TMO
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Rachel Horton- this week has an amazing background before becoming an International TMO for World Rugby. Rachel recently was involved with P...
Perth 7s / 6 Nation Appointments / Refereeing Knock Ons + Forward Pass
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to review some big tournaments and matches.Referee highlights:Perth 7sWaratahs vs Pacifica6 nation appointments...
European Rugby Champions Cup & Obstruction call
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey meet up again to discuss all things refereeingThis week the main segment is reviewing the results of the European Rugby Champ...
Rugby Australia Green To Gold Plan
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New World Rugby Laws Passed & End Of Year Highlights
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
World Rugby Awards & Trends from Autumn Internationals
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Candace, Rob and Pearcey discuss a few different topics.-World Rugby Awards-Dubai 7s - referee highlights-Recruitment for new rugby referees...
Wright’s Night Rights Wales Woes
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team is back for all those whistleblowers out there.Candace, Rob and Pearcey chat about …-New head of World Rugby-Autumn International matches a...
Wallabies Win in Twickenham
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
England vs New Zealand Autumn International match review by referees
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back chatting about the big matches from the Autumn Internationals. Main segment: A match review of England vs New Zeala...
Rugby- Autumn International Law Trials
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Bledisloe Cup- Rugby Referee Q&A
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rapid fire questions with World Rugby Law Coordinator
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
World Rugby Law Coordinator interview
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candace travels to the World Rugby office to meet Keith Lewis the World Rugby Law Coordinator. Keith describes his journey on getting into his cu...
Rugby 7s at the Olympics
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Focus is on: Drop goals in rugby union
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 loo...
Rugby Law Trial Review: U20 Championship & July Tests
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The focus is on: Penalty Tries
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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?Highli...
Run sheet as a MOD
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Candace Barritt and Rob McKay cover events in finals rugby across the globe. This includes high impact moments and the processes match offi...
Do rugby players watch enough rugby?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
The Refs Love The Melbourne Rebels
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have our first guest on the podcast- Stuart Dickinson (Stu): a former World Rugby Referee. He answers some quick fire questions about his...
Jouer sur
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coucou ! This week Candace and Rob do a French themed pod.Rob referee update was his one of a kind tied games scenario.Highlighting the Pacific 4 seri...
World Rugby Law Trials Breakdown
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob McKay the Referee Secretary of NSW joins the pod for the first time with Candace to run through his rapid fire questions.The main focus is breakin...
Pre Game Chat
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The all important Pre Game Chat !Candace has been working on re writing and recording her pre game chat. She runs through it with Nathan and he shares...
The introduction we should have done!
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candace and Nathan are back! It’s time to finally introduce themselves and how they got into refereeing.They answer some quick fire questions such a...
Play On podcast- Aqua Rugby / Referee #6 / Game preparation
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candace Barritt + Nathan Pearce meet for the first trial of the Rugby Union Referee podcast !It will cover women’s and men’s rugby matches from a ...