About this episode
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 off with Mudgee 10s and ongoing trials, plus a light-hearted but very important debate- what’s the best food at the footy? In global rugby news, the buzz around the Rugby World Cup continues with 750,000 tickets already sold, while innovations like the MLR referee review system spark discussion- including captain’s challenges and how they could impact decision-making.In the rugby news they unpack some of the game’s tougher conversations:Oscar Jégou’s ban following foul playA doping scandal in Georgian rugbySix Nations breakdown:France vs England controversy- high tackles, mark confusion, and game management frustrationsIreland vs Scotland- Luke Pearce’s communication masterclass under pressureWales vs Italy- a dominant Welsh win, smart officiating, and key tactical decisionsNew segment called Stat Central highlights insane form from rising stars, including try-scoring records being smashed.Super Rugby & SVNS:Key TMO and grounding debatesBig calls in Moana vs BluesHigh-intensity Sevens finalsGolden Whistle: celebrating Aimee Barrett-Theron as Referee of the Year.Law of the Week: 18.2 : Touch, quick throws and lineout #PlayOnPod@Rob_McKay@play_on_pod@robgmckayYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
