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[Russ]

Hurricanes (Yellow and black, New Zealand) v Lions (red, South Africa)
1. The trophy


2.


3. Brad Shields tackled hard all night


4.


5. Cory Jane tacks the high ball


6. It rained...


7. Going for the high ball


8. Some claret was spilt


9. Matt Proctor runs the ball up


10. Vaea Fifita crashes up


11. Beauden Barrett gets tackled in the air, the Lions player was penalised.


12. Beauden Barrett celebrates his try.


13. The media scrum


14. The 2016 Champions...

[dcbear78]

Great photos!!

 

But how about the 7's in the Olympics?

 

Sorry... Sorry I know that is probably cruel for you kiwis 

[Thumper]

Great set!!   Those are all great captures.   And you did that in the rain, no less.  

 

Why was the Lions player penalized in #13?  (I am unfamiliar with the rules). 

[dcbear78]

Great set!! Those are all great captures. And you did that in the rain, no less.

Why was the Lions player penalized in #13? (I am unfamiliar with the rules).

Can't tackle a player who has left the ground to catch the ball as it creates a dangerous situation. Have to wait for them to land or beat them to the ball.

[TBonz]

Nice shots Russ!!!  Looking forward to shooting more rugby this fall...

[deano]

Nice shots Russ.

 

How about that Fiji team taking the Gold in the Olympics?  They all look like starting linebackers for any NFL team.

[dcbear78]

Nice shots Russ.

 

How about that Fiji team taking the Gold in the Olympics?  They all look like starting linebackers for any NFL team.

 

lol Jarryd Hayne left the 49ers to "pursue his Olympic dream," and tryout for the Fiji 7's team (Previously played Rugby League for Australia but has Fijian heritage). Didn't make it in the team so went back to a multimillion dollar deal back in his original sport Rugby League in Australia. Was only because he couldn't crack the starting team in SF.

[Russ]

Great photos!!
 
But how about the 7's in the Olympics?
 
Sorry... Sorry I know that is probably cruel for you kiwis 

Depends who you talk to.
7s isn't "real" rugby, it's sort of an interesting by-product, and we do lose that frequently enough already so no big shock there. And we were by no means favourites.
 
 

Great set!!   Those are all great captures.   And you did that in the rain, no less.  
 
Why was the Lions player penalized in #13?  (I am unfamiliar with the rules).

Thanks Thumper, yeah as already said, can't tackle a player in the air.
 
 

Nice shots Russ!!!  Looking forward to shooting more rugby this fall...

Thanks. The rain adds appeal to it, but only once you're home and into dry clothes!
 
 

Nice shots Russ.
 
How about that Fiji team taking the Gold in the Olympics?  They all look like starting linebackers for any NFL team.

Once NZ lost most of NZ was cheering for Fiji. Their first Olympic medal ever.
 
 

lol Jarryd Hayne left the 49ers to "pursue his Olympic dream," and tryout for the Fiji 7's team (Previously played Rugby League for Australia but has Fijian heritage). Didn't make it in the team so went back to a multimillion dollar deal back in his original sport Rugby League in Australia. Was only because he couldn't crack the starting team in SF.

Ah yes the Hayne Plane. Oh well, at least he gave it a go I suppose.