http://nowsport.info/team-sport/rugby-union The taxonomy view with a depth of 2. en-UK http://nowsport.info/27-january-2008/morley-v-macclesfield.htm <h2>The Match</h2> <p>Morley RFC 1st XV are currently near the bottom of the National Leagues (National Three North) and this match, against fellow tail-enders Macclesfield, was critical as they both strive to avoid relegation.&nbsp; Morley looked strong throughout and a penalty put them ahead early.&nbsp; They certainly had the lion's share of the possession but Macclesfield played a determined defence allowing only one try in each half, the match finished 13 - 0, a good result for Morley.</p> <p><!--break--></p> <h2>The Club</h2> <p>This was the first Rugby Match I'd been to let alone tried to photograph so I was a little unsure what to expect.&nbsp; A promptly answered email to the club had confirmed that there were no issues with me taking the camera so off I went with family in tow.&nbsp; We received a very warm welcome, including a guided&nbsp; tour of the facilities which was much appreciated.</p> <h2>The Photography</h2> <p>As usual I took the Canon EOS 5D and the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 an excellent combination which I have yet to get the best out of.&nbsp; Although it was suggested I might be able to go over the fence I opted to stay with the family this time as I wanted to keep out of the way and suss things out.&nbsp; If it was an option in the future it'd certainly provide more opportunities for better shots.&nbsp; As with the football it's going to take a few visits before I can start to anticipate where the action's going and get the better action shots but I got a few reasonable images on this outing and things can only improve.</p> rugby union morley Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:43:51 -0700 Daniel Pendery 472 at http://nowsport.info