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Tough Calls & Captain Chats

Play On : the rugby referee podcast›
May 12, 202648:54

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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 Third Division Boat Race Trophy.

  • Kylian Jaminet’s ProD2 collision- YC or red?
  • Decoy runners and inside-ball variations

Talking Points:

  1. U20: South Africa v New Zealand red card review
  2. W6N: key calls from England v Italy, France v Scotland, and Ireland v Wales
  3. Latest W6N and SRP appointments
  4. Ref Retro mystery jersey challenge
  5. Captain’s Chat featuring Angus managing the #9s

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