Dual Code Rugby

[Buttkicker]

A friend of mine plays semi Pro Rugby Union, and this sunday gone, they played top pro Rugby League side, the Bradford bulls in a dual code match, 40 mins Union and 40 mins Rugby league
was interesting to see what would happen, The Union boys to everyones surprise hammered them at there own union in the 1st half -- but the league guys fought back to win a really thrilling encounter 48-45
there was also a few "punch ups" :lol:
any way got some shots that I am pleased with
all shot with a
Canon 20D
200mm 1.8
and some 1.4x converter
1
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/tackle.jpg
2
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/get%20down.jpg
3
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/fisticuffs.jpg
4
Thud
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/Thud.jpg
5
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/Survival.jpg
6
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/IMG_4796.jpg
7

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/IMG_4776.jpg
8
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/IMG_4716.jpg
9

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/IMG_4713.jpg
10
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/images/buttkicker%20images/rugby/Bulls%20leap.jpg

[Dandaman_24]

I just love that last one, he reminds me of a gazelle ! LOL

could i suggest that you try a tighter crop on the last one, framing the 3 players

[Skip Souza]

That is a serious face plant in number 4. Nice series.

[busterboy]

A nice set of action images there buttkicker.. Like No4 with the guys head looking to get planted.

It puts those pussy footballers to shame..:)

[rklepper]

I like all of the photos. They really give an idea of what it was like to be there.

[DwightMcCann]

Unlike Doc, I don't want to be out there! :-) Marvelous images ... it'll be weeks before I get the grass stains off my monitor.

[KartGirlsMom]

Geez, that's just gotta hurt.

[blackviolet]

great shots. are the team in white the Union boys? it looks like the light was really good. how do you find the 200 1.8 w/ the tc? what were you shooting at?

my sons have just made the switch from league to Union (and gridiron, too!) and despite there are some adjustments :o :lol: even still, they're both dominating (it's an inexperienced organisation). they're doing fine at gridiron.

[Buttkicker]

Team in white are the league boys, and the 200mm with the converter works like a champ, fast autofocus and tack sharp
and good luck to your rugby playing boys,, its a real mans sport