# Odd Socks & Big Calls

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Podcast: [Play On : the rugby referee podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712)
Published: 2026-05-05T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://youtu.be/lhNOjZ-OrDY
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Duration seconds: 3193

## Resource

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 don’t forget- you can nominate your grassroots legends for the Harvey Norman monthly awards. W6N returns this weekend, TRC U20s are underway, and there’s plenty of chatter around Daniel Botha’s suspension- tough call, but ultimately on him. On the Field Super Rugby delivered a mixed bag. Reds v Brumbies saw Frost pushing skyscraper status at blindside, while Moana v Blues gave us set-piece creativity but questionable counter-attack smarts. Gus kept Sid honest on goal-kicking duties too. U20s & Match Official Focus Plenty to unpack: high tackle frameworks, maul collapses, and deliberate knockdowns all under the microscope. Key takeaway? Head contact + upright tackler = trouble, but mitigation still matters. And yes- even uncontested lineouts still need to be straight. Stat Central: Red Roses’ goal-kicking remains elite Appointments & Golden Whistle: Big shoutout to Jess Ling- W6N debut and this week’s Golden Whistle winner. Law of the Week Maul definitions- because apparently we still need them (thanks, Moana). Candace Quickies making another cameo. #PlayOnPod @Rob_McKay @play_on_pod @robgmckay YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Play_On_Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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