{"podcast":{"title":"Play On : the rugby referee podcast","slug":"play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712","podcast_index_feed_id":6893712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/662d8fbc39226200139beb29","website_url":"https://instagram.com/p/C6UhhugS3rS/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/662d8fbc39226200139beb29/1738186952010-7668ca82-7496-48e8-88c6-b4860276028e.jpeg","author":"Candace Barritt","episode_count":88,"summary":"This podcast will cover women's and men’s rugby matches from a referee perspective. To show an insight for people of the complexities of the game but also the fun and interesting side of the sport we all love! How to find us and get in touch: #PlayOnPod @play_on_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712"},"episode":{"title":"6 Nations Final Round : High Tackles & Higher Stakes","slug":"6-nations-final-round-high-tackles-higher-stakes","published_at":"2026-03-18T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712/6-nations-final-round-high-tackles-higher-stakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712","url":"https://youtu.be/yFkCuCAC_W8","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/662d8fbc39226200139beb29/e/69ba6d832a50a730d31880fd/media.mp3","summary":"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 play A  doping scandal in Georgian rugby Six Nations breakdown : France vs England controversy- high tackles, mark confusion, and game management frustrations Ireland vs Scotland- Luke Pearce’s communication masterclass under pressure Wales vs Italy- a dominant Welsh win, smart officiating, and key tactical decisions New segment called Stat Central  highlights insane form from rising stars, including try-scoring records being smashed. Super Rugby & SVNS : Key TMO and grounding debates Big calls in Moana vs Blues High-intensity Sevens finals Golden 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 @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.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3075,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712/episodes/6-nations-final-round-high-tackles-higher-stakes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-the-rugby-referee-podcast-6893712/6-nations-final-round-high-tackles-higher-stakes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}