Backwards in the Scrum, Forwards with the Cards!

Candace, Rob and Pearcey are back with another episode of Play On Pod! They review the World Rugby Women’s Awards, Samoa’s governance updates and the exciting rugby announcements ahead of 2027.

There’s plenty for match officials this week, including a look at the upcoming junior law changes coming into effect in January 2027, plus some interesting referee stats: who’s handing out the most yellow and red cards?

They break down the USA v England (WXV) and USA v Australia A Tests, discussing scrum struggles, long advantages, penalty decisions, charging down kicks and a few moments that had us scratching our heads. Plus they answer a listener question around whether going backwards in the scrum is actually illegal.

Rob gives us: Stat Central and upcoming Appointments for- Nations Championship and Nations Cup.

Golden Whistle: a big congratulations to Julius Ambat- Community Match Official of the Year & Ben Dorrington-Plumb- Match Official of the month.

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