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Of red hats & black, green and gold The story of my 15th season behind the lens following Northampton Saints Rugby Club

My 15th season behind the lens - I can't quite believe that I have been doing this gig as long as I have. When the 2021-22 season started, we were still in limited Covid-19 restrictions which still gave all the togs a challenge. By the time we got to the end of the season, we had experienced a season of brilliant highs and dark lows.

This season review is a collection of my favourite photos from that 15th season of the middle-aged woman still wearing a red hat, still following the men in GB&G but also has some new teams to follow - the men in B and the women in P&P kept me busy too.

Enjoy the photos!

Pre-season games with Saints and Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues vs Northampton Saints, Pre-season friendly, Goldington Road, September 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f4, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs Northampton Saints, Pre-season friendly, Goldington Road, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f2.8, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs Ampthill Rugby, Pre-season friendly, Goldington Road, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f6.3, ISO640

2021-22 season

Gallagher Premiership, Championship, Allianz Premier 15s, Heineken Champions Cup, Premiership Rugby Cup, Championship Cup

Northampton Saints vs Gloucester Rugby, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO900
Northampton Saints vs Gloucester Rugby, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, September 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm with 1.4 extender, f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO1000
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Sandy Park, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO900
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Sandy Park, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO500
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Sandy Park, September 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO1400
Bedford Blues vs Doncaster Knights, Championship, Goldington Road, September 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f6.3, ISO8000
Bedford Blues vs Doncaster Knights, Championship, Goldington Road, September 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f6.3, ISO8000
Northampton Saints vs London Irish, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, October 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO3600
Ampthill Rugby vs Bedford Blues, Championship, Dillingham Park, October 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO640
Ampthill Rugby vs Bedford Blues, Championship, Dillingham Park, October 2021 - Nikon D850, Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3, 1/1600th, f5.3, ISO560
Wasps vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Coventry Building Society Arena, October 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO500
Northampton Saints vs Worcester Warriors, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, October 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO5000
Northampton Saints vs London Irish, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, October 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO5000
Northampton Saints vs Worcester Warriors, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, October 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO5600
Northampton Saints vs London Irish, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, October 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs Richmond Rugby, Championship, Goldington Road, October 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f4, ISO640
Northampton Saints vs London Irish, Premiership Rugby Cup, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, November 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f4, ISO6400
Cornish Pirates vs Bedford Blues, Championship, Mennaye Field, November 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f4, ISO640
Cornish Pirates vs Bedford Blues, Championship, Mennaye Field, November 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f7.1, ISO3200
Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Ashton Gate, November 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f4, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO6400
Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Ashton Gate, November 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs Nottingham Rugby, Championship, Goldington Road, November 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs Nottingham Rugby, Championship, Goldington Road, November 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO6400
Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, December 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO5000
Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, December 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f4, ISO5000
Northampton Saints vs Racing 92, Heineken Champions Cup, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, December 2021 - Nikon D6, 400mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO5600
Bedford Blues vs London Scottish, Championship, Goldington Road, December 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs London Scottish, Championship, Goldington Road, December 2021 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO6400
Bedford Blues vs London Scottish, Championship, Goldington Road, December 2021 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/640th, f4, ISO6400
Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Kingston Park, January 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO2200
Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Kingston Park, January 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/800th, f4, ISO6400
Northampton Saints vs Ulster Rugby, Heineken Champions Cup, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, January 2022 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f4, ISO6400
Northampton Saints Captain's Run, Worcester Warriors, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, January 2022 - Nikon Z9, 80-400mm f4.5-5.6, 1/1250th, f5.3, ISO2800
Worcester Warriors vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Sixways, January 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f7.1, ISO2800
Loughborough Lightning vs Exeter Chiefs, Allianz Premier 15s, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, January 2022 - Nikon Z9, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f2.8, ISO4500
Northampton Saints vs Wasps, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, March 2022 - Nikon Z9, 100-400mm f4.5-5.6, 1/1600th, f5.3, ISO1250
Northampton Saints vs Wasps, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, March 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO2500
Saracens vs Northampton Saints, Premiership Rugby Cup, StoneX Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO2500
London Irish vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Brentford Community Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f6.3, ISO320
London Irish vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Brentford Community Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f6.3, ISO320
London Irish vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Brentford Community Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f10, ISO4000
London Irish vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Brentford Community Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f10, ISO720
London Irish vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Brentford Community Stadium, March 2022 - Nikon Z9, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f5, ISO500
Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f5.6, ISO2500
Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon D6, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO450
Nottingham Rugby vs Bedford Blues, Championship Cup, Lady Bay, April 2022 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f2.8, ISO6400
Nottingham Rugby vs Bedford Blues, Championship Cup, Lady Bay, April 2022 - Nikon D5, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f2.8, ISO6400
Northampton Saints vs British Army, Mobbs Memorial Match, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/320th, f8, ISO6400
Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, April 2022 - Nikon D6, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f4.5, ISO320
Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, April 2022 - Nikon D6, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f6.3, ISO320
Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, April 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/2000th, f6.3, ISO500
Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, April 2022 - Nikon D850, Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3, 1/1000th, f11, ISO1800
Northampton Saints vs Harlequins, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO6400
Northampton Saints vs Harlequins, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon D6, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1250th, f2.8, ISO2800
Northampton Saints vs Harlequins, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, April 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1250th, f4, ISO6400
Bedford Blues 2021-22 season, Goldington Road, May 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/500th, f6.3, ISO500
Bedford Blues vs Cornish Pirates, Championship Cup, Goldington Road, May 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/2000th, f7.1, ISO500
Bedford Blues vs Cornish Pirates, Championship Cup, Goldington Road, May 2022 - Nikon D6, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/2000th, f3.5, ISO320
Loughborough Lightning vs Harlequins, Allianz Premier 15s, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, May 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f6.3, ISO640
Saracens vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, May 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO360
Saracens vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership, Recreation Ground, May 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f9, ISO1000
Northampton Saints Captain's Run, Newcastle Falcons, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, June 2022 - Nikon D850, 24-70mm f2.8, 1/1000th, f9, ISO900
Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Falcons, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, June 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO800
Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Falcons, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, June 2022 - Nikon D6, 70-200mm f2.8, 1/1600th, f4, ISO400
Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Falcons, Gallagher Premiership, cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens, June 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO450
Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership Play-off semi-final, Mattioli Woods Welford Road, June 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f7.1, ISO2800
Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints, Gallagher Premiership Play-off semi-final, Mattioli Woods Welford Road, June 2022 - Nikon Z9, 200-400mm f4, 1/1600th, f4, ISO800
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