Another night at the Opera, this time Il Travatore at the Royal Opera House. I'm not how wise it is to be going out on a school night - hope I'm not too grumpy on the morning!

I picked up a Sony 200-600 at the Photography show for the Cricket season yesterday and managed a few test shots today.

As always from Squidge Rugby. Absolutely brilliant, and all with a format which they wouldn't be overtly happy with, yet still smashing. Guinness Men's Six Nations, please allow these guys to get back on with video footage. Noone out there (netflix series etc) grows the game better.

One of my favourite pieces.

If you only read one thing today, make it this. From Nick Cain in the The Rugby Paper today. Should be in line for an award but unlikely as writes the unpalatable truths. Required reading by anyone attending the upcoming SGM.

A glorious afternoon at Kingsey Road saw Chinnor go toe-to-toe with professional side Coventry in a fast, free-flowing RFU Championship clash. Full-time: Chinnor 37 - 45 Coventry. Album: snapzman.co.uk A thrilling contest and a massive effort from the boys! 🏉🔥

Great to see one of my snapz being used.

FT: Hartpury 17 - 17 Chinnor 💥 Tries from Passman & Carter 🎯 Ice-cool Slevin nails a pressure penalty with the FINAL KICK to snatch a draw! Huge shift from the boys on the road 👊 2️⃣ hard-earned points in the bag! Album: snapzman.co.uk #ChinnorRFC

WHAT. A. BATTLE. 🔥🏉 Chinnor vs Cornish Pirates had it all! Pirates ruled the first half, but Chinnor came out FLYING in the second — 3 unanswered tries and the crowd going WILD! 💪🖤 Final: Chinnor 31–33 Pirates 2 HUGE bonus points secured! Album: snapzman.co.uk

Now recruiting for the 2025/26 season! Get in touch to find out more 🔵⚪️

🔥 FULL-TIME | Chinnor RFC 41–22 Nottingham RFC Big win at Kingsey Road in our first-ever home clash vs Nottingham! Attacking flair + home support = magic 🏉⚫⚪ Next up: Ealing Trailfinders away (10 May) Album: snapzman.co.uk #ChinnorRFC #ChampionshipRugby

Ladies and Gentlemen, I've posted this clip before, and I make no apology for posting it again. Turn the volume up full and listen to the absolutely wonderful Royal Marines ❤️

Charlie Mullins OBE I passed the RN apprenticeship exam, 3½ yrs basic, to sea, considered trained after 7 years. Tiffies who ran & fixed the ships/subs/aircraft, not degree engineers. We ran & attended the specialist courses. We are no more, ships buggered, they fly in the manufacturers. Progress.

The first Chinnor RFC Thame pre-season game today. Trying out the Sony a7cii alongside my a9ii

For every retweet of this post, I will donate £1 to the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association up to £50,000. Time is running out following Imperial War Museums’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.

💪 Tough day for Chinnor RFC as they faced a powerful Ealing Trailfinders side on their home turf. Ealing’s pace & precision set the tone early, putting Chinnor under real pressure. Album: snapzman.co.uk 🏉 #ChampRugby #ChinnorRFC