Novantae Photography: Blog

Raith Rovers 0-1 Rangers FC

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:34:50 GMT

Rangers maintained their eight-point lead over Hibernian in the Scottish Championship promotion race after beating Raith Rovers 1-0 at Stark's Park.

View the photo gallery here.

Glasgow Warriors round off European campaign with a win

(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:07:32 GMT

With the game moved to Rugby Park, Kilmarnock after the pitch at Scotstoun was deemed unplayable, Glasgow Warriors rounded off their European campaign with a convincing 22-5 win over French Top14 side, Racing 92.

Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography braved the elements to capture all the action - view the full photo gallery here.

Making the News...

(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 13:28:15 GMT

One of my photos from last night's match between Watsonians and Stewart's Melville RFC featured today over on The Edinburgh Reporter.

Read the full article here and visit my full photo gallery from the match here.

Watsonians advance to last 16 in the BT Scottish Cup

(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 13:14:49 GMT

Watsonians scored five tries on their way to a hard fought win over city rivals and fellow BT National League 1 side Stewarts-Melville at Myreside on Friday 29th January 2016.

Novantae Photography braved Storm Gertrude to bring you all the photos.

In the News...

(Novantae Photography) — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:17:11 GMT

Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography recently supplied the East Lothian Courier with this fantastic image of Edinburgh Rugby's Tom Brown in action during the 1872 Cup at BT Murrayfield Stadium. Head on over to read the full article on the Courier's website here.

Check out the Tearsheets gallery for more examples of my images in the news and media.

European Rugby Challenge Cup: Edinburgh 23 - 0 Sporting Union Agen

(Novantae Photography) — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:44:26 GMT

Edinburgh scored three tries in the final quarter to secure a bonus-point and top European Challenge Cup Pool 5 with a 23-0 victory over Sporting Union Agen at BT Murrayfield Stadium. Read the BBC Sport match report here.

View Novantae Photography's photo gallery here.

Pro12: Edinburgh 28-13 Benetton Treviso

(Novantae Photography) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:50:48 GMT

Damien Hoyland scored twice as Edinburgh Rugby recorded a routine victory over Treviso at Murrayfield. Sam Hidalgo-Clyne kicked 13 points to add to a second-half penalty try.

Match photos by Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography here.

Alloa Athletic stun promotion hopefuls Raith Rovers

(Novantae Photography) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:39:25 GMT

A late Iain Flannigan penalty gave Ladbrokes Scottish Championship bottom side Alloa Athletic victory over promotion hopefuls Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Tuesday night.

Alastair Ross / Novantae was there for all the pictures. View the photo gallery here.

Celtic ease past Stranraer in Scottish Cup 4th Round

(Novantae Photography) — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:29:45 GMT

Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography was at Stair Park on Sunday as two goals from Leigh Griffiths and a Carlton Cole strike gave Celtic a 3-0 Scottish Cup fourth round win at Stranraer. Read the BBC Sport match report here.

All the pictures here.

Annan Athletic savour their greatest-ever result.

(Novantae Photography) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:40:02 GMT

League Two Annan Athletic stunned Scottish Premiership outfit Hamilton Academical in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup at Galabank. The 4-1 victory is the club's "greatest-ever" result. Read the BBC Sport match report here.

Photos of all the action in the William Hill Scottish Cup Round 4 tie between Annan Athletic and Hamilton Accies are available here.

Edinburgh Rugby clinch double over Glasgow and land 1872 Cup

(Novantae Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:37:32 GMT

With the match moved from a sodden Scotstoun to BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Rugby completed a double over inter-city rivals, Glasgow Warriors, to clinch the 1872 Cup and move to fourth place in the Guinness PRO12.

All the photos here:

Roddy Grant Calls It A Day

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:32:56 GMT

Edinburgh Rugby back-row Roddy Grant has been forced to call time on his professional career.

Roddy’s retirement, due to a long-standing knee injury, was confirmed on Boxing Day and the 28-year-old, born in Botswana to Scottish parents, was given the honour of carrying the match ball to the BT Murrayfield pitch, gracing the hallowed turf one final time, before the 1872 Cup clash between Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors on 27th December 2015.

Read more at Scottish Rugby Blog and The SCRUM Magazine.

Edinburgh Rugby seize early lead in the 1872 Cup...

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:20:25 GMT

Edinburgh sent Glasgow packing from the capital for the second season running as the Gunners took a step towards reclaiming the 1872 Cup with a 23-11 first-leg win in front of a record inter-city crowd of 23,642 at BT Murrayfield Stadium.
Full photo gallery here.

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(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 15:02:07 GMT

See more Scottish Rugby photographs by Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography and get your FREE copy of The SCRUM ezine or hard copy magazine every month delivered straight to your inbox or front door – simply subscribe online by filling out the form here.

Interview with Tim Swinson

(Novantae Photography) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:23:27 GMT

The Latitude Magazine (brought to you by luxury travel brand LAT_56) joins Tim Swinson for a chat about playing for Scotland, his future, and why he loves LAT_56. Picture by Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography. Read the full interview here.

Dan Carter named 2015 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.

(Novantae Photography) — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 20:39:54 GMT

Rugby World Cup-winning fly-half Dan Carter has been named 2015 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year 2015. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to photograph Dan Carter in action for New Zealand vs Tonga during Rugby World Cup 2015. Looking forward to getting another shot when Glasgow Warriors take on Racing Metro at Scotstoun in the European Rugby Champions Cup...

Heriots RFC vs Melrose RFC (BT Premiership)

(Novantae Photography) — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:11:02 GMT

Melrose RFC overturned Heriots RFC at Goldenacre as last years BT Premiership champions continued to misfire. View the photo gallery here.

Edinburgh Rugby vs London Irish (European Rugby Challenge Cup)

(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 12:08:31 GMT

Edinburgh avenged last week's humbling at the hands of London Irish with a tense victory that draws them level with the Exiles in European Challenge Cup Pool 5. All the pictures here.

Australia, Argentina and Georgia for Scotland

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:17:08 GMT

Scotland will take on Australia, Argentina and Georgia in the 2016 Autumn Tests, it has been confirmed.

2016 Autumn Tests:

Saturday, November 12: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield (kick-off tbc)

Saturday, November 19: Scotland v Argentina, BT Murrayfield (kick-off tbc)

Saturday, November 26: Scotland v Georgia, (location and kick-off tbc)

More info here.

Glasgow Warriors vs Llanelli Scarlets (European Rugby Champions Cup)

(Novantae Photography) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 22:24:32 GMT

Pictures from Glasgow Warriors' bonus point victory over Llanelli Scarlets at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, on 12th December 2015. View the gallery here.

Rangers FC (Under-20) vs Edusport Academy

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:10:08 GMT

Edusport Academy took on a Rangers FC Under-20 side behind closed doors at the Rangers Football Centre - Murray Park, Milngavie on 10th December 2015. Novantae Photography was granted exclusive access - all the pictures here.

Find Out More About Us

(Novantae Photography) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:58:52 GMT

Find out more about Novantae Photography - Professional Sports, Event & Wedding Photography. Edinburgh & Dumfries (Scotland): http://novantae.zenfolio.com/about.html.

Heriots RFC vs Glasgow Hawks (BT Premiership)

(Novantae Photography) — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:12:47 GMT

After the Glasgow Warriors vs Leinster match was postponed due to the weather, Novantae Photography braved Storm Desmond and ventured down to Goldenacre for the BT Premiership clash between Heriots RFC and Glasgow Hawks. Full gallery here.

European Rugby Cup Catch-up...

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:23:12 GMT

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors get their European Rugby Cup campaigns underway. Catch up with all the pictures from the opening games here:

Cover Shot! The SCRUM Issue 77 out now...

(Novantae Photography) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:59:31 GMT

Issue 77 of The SCRUM (Scottish Club Rugby Union Magazine) is out now featuring this cover shot by Alastair Ross / Novantae Photography. Read online here.

Scottish Rugby Schools' Cup Finals

(Novantae Photography) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:18:24 GMT

Last night BT Murrayfield played host to two epic encounters in the Scottish Rugby Schools Cup Finals.

In the under-18 final George Watson’s College became Scottish Rugby Schools Cup champions for the fourth time in a row, with a last minute penalty claiming a 30-27 victory over Dollar Academy. The under-16 match was an even closer affair. After the match finished a 5-5 draw, Strathallan School and George Watson’s College were crowned joint winners meaning they share the trophy.

All my photos can be found on the links below: