Rugby is one of the most demanding subjects in sports photography; fast, physical, and unpredictable. Shooting on 35mm film strips away the safety net of instant review and unlimited frames, forcing a more intentional approach to anticipating movement, reading the game, and committing to the moment. The discipline that film demands translates directly into stronger instincts, and there's a rawness to the grain and contrast of an exposed frame that digital rarely replicates. For me, it's the combination of the sport's intensity and the medium's honesty that makes rugby on film worth shooting.

A soccer player wearing a light blue jersey with the number 8 on the back is running on the field. Another player in a beige jersey with the word 'sky' on it is visible in the background. The stands are filled with spectators.
A rugby player with a mustache and curly hair is on his hands and knees on the grass field, holding a rugby ball, during a game. Other players and team staff are in the background, some sitting on the bench and others standing, watching the game.
Rugby players in white and light blue jerseys on the field during a game, with crowd in the background.
Rugby players engaged in a scrum during a match on a stadium field, with spectators watching in the background.
A man with long dreadlocks and a sports jacket standing with his head down on a sports field, with empty stadium seats in the background.
A black and white photo of a soccer match with a player kicking the ball and another standing nearby, while spectators watch from the stands.
A black-and-white photo of a rugby match in progress, showing players running with the ball on a field with a stadium background.
Three rugby players walking on the field after a game, wearing light blue jerseys with sponsor logos, with a crowd and stadium background visible.
Rugby players in red jerseys on a rugby field at night, standing near a goalpost, with spectators in the background and a large screen displaying game footage.
A rugby game in progress with players on the field and spectators seated in the stands.
A rugby match taking place in a stadium, rain falling heavily, with players in action and empty blue seats in the background.