In The Middle with Hollie Davidson

It’s been a huge year on the park for Scottish referee Hollie Davidson, who’s broken glass ceiling after glass ceiling & refereed some of the biggest games of rugby in both 7s and 15s - including last year's Rugby World Cup.
She joins the girls to relive the sinking feeling of seeing THAT tackle on the big screen, and they learn all about Helga, her favourite fan. Mo’s mind is blown by the art of when NOT to blow your whistle, and Hollie also lets us in on what Scaz & Mo are like to referee - one of them is compared to Scrappy-Doo, can you guess which?
And last but by no means least… if you thought referees were all goody-two-shoes, Hollie’s insight into their kangaroo court at the end of the Rugby World Cup makes us think again…
Season 3 of The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby is in partnership with Vodafone UK.
0:01 - Show Intro
2:01 - Hollie Davidson joins us
4:23 - Scrum-halves = Best referee’s?
7:25 - Murrayfield adventures
10:58 - Hollie’s Journey
20:03 - Hollie on Mo/Scaz
23:30 - Difference between refereeing Men’s/Women’s rugby
32:46 - A referee’s week?
42:43 - That red card
48:22 - Technology in Rugby
57:00 - Pau coach suspension
1:01:56 - Referee Kangaroo Court
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[@FrekPret]

From South Africa: Thank you, this was a great experience for me. The advice to park the voices in your head to be able to sleep was brilliant! I'm 75, and I love rugby, I grew old with it, but I love to see you ladies play this game.

[@katebaker1769]

These shows are always so good, but this goes above and beyond. A fantastic insight to refereeing and understanding what happens in a game. And everyone is so lovely. ♥️THANKU♥️

[@lynevalentine4860]

I was actually at the world cup final at Eden park, Hollie handled the game so professionally. I am a red roses fan and my heart sank at the red card, unfortunately it was a definite red card. Well done girls great episode as usual.

[@MichaelDowning-wx4kj]

Another very good show that reached depths of the topic that so many other podcasts don't get anywhere near. Thank You to all of you..

[@beewalkerqt]

Brilliant show and heaps of credit to Hollie. I always tell my colleagues that if I'm not hassling them, it means I don't like them! Mo's a super bit of sunshine in the show. I also just remembered - what was that bloke THINKING with his 'chopsy' comment. Sometimes men just need to not say things.

[@bruce6334]

Love this channel. Also have to say Hollie has to be one of the best referees in the world . I truly hope she gets the opportunity to ref at the men's world cup. Hollie truly is a breath of fresh air .

[@danielebowman]

Hollie and Sara Cox are eaisly the best two in the women's game. Not sure why Joy Neville gets the big gigs, she's awful.

[@maryoti9557]

What a neat session , listening to all contributing and especially Hollie as the guest . I was keen to hear thoughts on refereeing the final in Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks for sharing Hollie. Elma, Scaz and Mo ….absolutely enjoy your show..keep up the great work.

[@getrealdave9975]

Another hour well spent. Brill.

[@GoodBadRugby]

0:01 - Show Intro 2:01 - Hollie Davidson joins us 4:23 - Scrum-halves = Best referee’s? 7:25 - Murrayfield adventures 10:58 - Hollie’s Journey 20:03 - Hollie on Mo/Scaz 23:30 - Difference between refereeing Men’s/Women’s rugby 32:46 - A referee’s week? 42:43 - That red card 48:22 - Technology in Rugby 57:00 - Pau coach suspension 1:01:56 - Referee Kangaroo Court

[@domblanc224]

These shows, and the dynamic between the Elma, Emily and Natasha, is just going up and up. Well done ladies. Genuinely heartwarming, informative and hilarious. Long may it continue!

[@iamabookworm93]

Really enjoyed this episode. Loved the insights and as always, the banter between them. 😂👍

[@clivepetty2338]

Excellent, this was both LOL but also informative a great show. A comment on the role of refereeing, this was a great insight to the commitment to the game. Big shout to all referees - thank you

[@Diaspora_]

Good meaty episodes, allows depth & thought from the guests (v interesting from Hollie Davidson today) plus variety & spontaneity from the hosts. GSR is a really satisfying show in the crazy world of pods.

[@JeffBlackham]

Another interesting pod. (and Mo is eternally uplifting as she seems to be permanently cheerful!)

[@kurtjetson1284]

This was such a good episode.

[@tollyt7465]

As an England supporter I can say categorically that the red card was the correct decision. That for me wasn't controversial in any way. I thought the NZ yellow and not a red was the controversial decision. However, Hollie gave the decisions she saw at the time, and that's how the game has to be for me. Mo already refs the game as a 9, and gives commentary at the same time.

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

What a ref. What a human. Also, I think Helga was an Aussie.

[@ianunwin]

best rugby show on you tube by a country mile

[@alanh8681]

Great chat folks, really enjoyed this and have subscribed. What happened at 52:40? Lost all sound apart from Hollie so missed the question - presumably something about life after a match career going by the answer.

[@QwentyJ]

Anyone else think that bit about 50 minutes in was an in joke about the white noise in Hollie's ears in the RWC final?

[@2smoulder]

Nice to see the off-field Holly.

[@Olafjabberwocky]

the Po coach should have had a lifetime ban ( as should Rasi) all the years I played and watched I may have disagreed with decisions but I would never have said anything to the Ref ... Only once when I wanted to discuss some of his thinking ... My daughter took me to the bar instead 🤣

[@stevebennett6701]

re the womens lions name, what about THE PRIDE.