Aviva Premiership 2017/18
Alex Goode of Saracens offloads the ball after being tackled
Maro Itoje of Saracens and Jamie Gibson of Northampton Saints compete for the ball at a lineout
Charlie Walker of Harlequins looks to gather the ball
Francois Louw of Bath Rugby fends Richard Wigglesworth of Saracens
Telusa Veainu of Leicester Tigers gets past Ollie Thorley of Gloucester Rugby
Semesa Rokoduguni of Bath Rugby reacts to scoring a try against Saracens
Taulupe Faletau of Bath Rugby takes on the Worcester Warriors defence
Marland Yarde of Harlequins looks on during a break in play
Ellis Genge of Leicester Tigers tackles Lewis Ludlow of Gloucester Rugby
Matt Banahan of Bath Rugby claims the ball in the air against Exeter Chiefs
Tim Visser of Harlequins celebrates his match-winning try with team-mate Mike Brown
Dave Ward of Harlequins presents the ball
The Sale Sharks and Bath Rugby packs at a scrum
Mike Williams of Leicester Tigers is upended after winning the ball in the air
A bloodied Tom Youngs of Leicester Tigers looks on after beating Saracens
Matt Banahan of Bath Rugby dives for the try-line against Exeter Chiefs
Elliott Stooke of Bath Rugby looks on at a scrum
Matt Banahan is lifted off the field by team-mates after his final match for Bath Rugby
Maro Itoje of Saracens scores a try against Wasps
Saracens celebrate as Brad Barritt lifts the Aviva Premiership trophy
Best of Bath Rugby 2017/18
Darren Atkins claims the ball in the air in pre-season
Best of 2017
Loann Goujon of France beats Maro Itoje of England for the ball
London 2017
Mo Farah of Great Britain celebrates finishing in first place during the men’s 10,000m Final
Best of 2016
Jamie George of England ready to scrummage during the Six Nations match against Ireland
LEEEEROOOOYY
After three seasons and 89 appearances in the Blue, Black and White, fan favourite Leroy Houston is heading back to Super Rugby to further his chances of playing international rugby for the Wallabies.
An absolute gentleman and a cult hero among supporters, it’s been a pleasure taking photos of a man who gives everything on and off the field, and always with a smile on his face. Selecting the following twenty standout shots of his three action-packed seasons with Bath Rugby made me grin as much as the man himself…
Stuart Hooper
Very sad news today that Bath Rugby skipper Stuart Hooper has announced his injury-forced retirement from the game. Following 192 appearances in Blue, Black and White and five years as captain the tributes have been pouring in from all corners. Those who’ve played under and worked with him will attest to what an inspirational leader, role model and overall class act he’s been. Personally, I’ll let a few photos over the years do the talking…
One handed take
Best of 2015
From the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup, to arguably the greatest Rugby World Cup ever staged, 2015 was a big year for the sport. The following are twenty standout frames from the past twelve months…
Tom Croft of Leicester Tigers wins the ball at a lineout
Best of Rugby World Cup 2015
21 matches, 18 nations, 9 stadiums, 20 moments
It’s been a privilege to work at a Rugby World Cup in my own backyard. Two months of hard work, frustration, long nights and huge enjoyment. From one of the greatest sporting upsets at Brighton, the heartbreak of England’s dismal early exit from the competition, to the epic finale at Twickenham, the following twenty frames include some of my favourite shots from a tournament to remember…
Fireworks are set off from the Twickenham roof as the teams enter the field of play
Closing the pool stages
Canada v Romania
From prop Hubert Buydens’ lumberjack appearance, to Ray Barkwill’s great big bushy beard to the long flowing locks of eventual man of the match Jeff Hassler, it proved to be a hairy day for the Canadians, as Romania stunned them with a late fightback. The Oaks scored 17 points in the final 28 minutes as their powerful pack overcame Canada in the biggest comeback in World Cup history. Covering the men in red in both halves meant missing out on the Romanian’s tries but there were plenty of opportunities for photos after the final whistle, as the underdogs celebrated a memorable victory. Full set of images from the match
Jeff Hassler of Canada takes on the Romania defence
