Scrums, Salt Baths & State Champs

The Play On Pod team is back after a huge week of rugby!

Candace survives the marathon that is State Championships, Peacey takes charge in Orange, and they give some well-earned love to the Match Official Developers and volunteers who keep community rugby rolling.

Candace and Rob unpack Australia's Rugby 7s victory, celebrate Jorja Miller's Sevens Player of the Year award, and discuss the growing trend of hookers launching 50:22s.

In Match Official news, we break down World Rugby's latest clarification around scrum-halves at the ruck, plus review the action from State Championships, Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby Women's, Tests and SVNS.

This week's talking points focus on tackle height, players chasing turnovers with heads in dangerous positions, scrum management, timing of calls, and avoiding slingshot No.8s.

Also cover key appointments done by Rob.

Law of the week: Penalty and free kick & Scoring — 20:15 / 8:22 + Candace’s law variations request !

Golden Whistle: Gus Erickson.

Read more of Rob’s articles:

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