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The Play On Pod is back with Candace, Rob and Pearcey- reviewing weather chaos hitting rugby across the globe.
Lightning in Sydney, tornadoes in Kansas City, and comms challenges in Perth- testing both players and match officials in all conditions.
Rob unpacks the latest World Rugby rankings shifts, plus a crackdown on dangerous tackles in Super Rugby Pacific, before diving into the HSBC SVNS Series. With a record-breaking milestones, and even robot cheerleaders, it was a weekend that had everything.
The Women’s Six Nations delivered big moments- dominant England, maul-heavy contests, key referee decisions, and some tough calls around repeated infringements and head contact.
Plus, a quirky finish in Ireland v Italy with no final whistle despite full-time scenes unfolding.
Over in the Pacific Four Series, weather delays struck again ahead of a blockbuster ANZAC clash.
Stat Central highlights a historic milestone- the most capped female SVNS referee of all time, surpassing Alhambra Nievas.
In Super Rugby Pacific, we break down controversial obstruction calls, charge downs and quick taps ! Some seriously sharp decision-making.
Golden Whistle: Kat Roche for a standout achievement tied to this week’s stat milestone.
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