Sport is my passion, and I have come to find that my sports photography has grown more and more with each day that I have had my camera. While a lot of my sports photos have been published by Grocott’s Mail, some were taken from the stands at test matches, and others were just me playing around with my camera…
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine with Eva Kealy in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha offloads with a perfect pass to Sophie Kilburn. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Lakenati players, lead by Mandelake Klaas (right) warm up for their practice after receiving their kit from KFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the Kilted runners taking to the Kilted run in St Andrew’s College, Grahamstown.
Leah Reilly and Niamh Tester guide Tullow towards the sideline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Ulster‘s Stuart McCloskey charges forward into resolute Kings defence.
Australian captain, Michael Hooper (left), and head coach Michael Cheika address the media after their Rugby Championship encounter with the Springboks in Port Elizabeth in 2018. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Hooggenoeg White Bulls looking to string a number of passes together against Currie Park. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty gets ready on the wing, waiting for the ball to come out of the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine attempts to run around the Tullow RFC defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn looks back as the ball flies overhead. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
A member of the community making use of the gym equipment at the new sports Centre that forms part of the Saarah Baartman District Academy of Sport. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly steps the defence and looks to hand off. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Ghost Town Lions clashes with the Tyantyi Rangers in their semi final to reach their third consecutive final. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly takes off on a seething run, looking to step outside the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri pumps through the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson makes a strong carry into the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Keely Doonan carries the ball forward. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up perfectly for the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The powerhouse of Kearsney goes on a bulldozing run against Kingswood. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha winds up for the pass out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Nikki Gibson makes a strong carry into the Tullow defenders. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri steps outside the reach of the defender with Leah Reilly in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters eyes up the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hilton’s outside Centre was on fire against St George’s (Zimbabwe) as he ran in a brilliant solo try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine looks to offload in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Niamh Tester looks to offload. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri carries the ball into contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
St George’s (Zimbabwe) competes for the ball in the air at lineout time on day one of Kingswood’s Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kinsey-Green
Kirara Kirasha swings the ball wide to Aine McGroarty. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the teams at the Grahamstown Games going over an obstacle while tackling the obstacle course section of the games
Perfect form after the conversion, Leah Reilly was solid with the boot against Tullow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly gives the kick everything she’s got. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Grahamstown Games runners set off for their first 5km lap of their relay race
Angus Curtis dives over the line for Ulster’s third try against the Kings on the stroke of full time.
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kingswood College’s fullback looks on as Kearsney looks to build an attack in the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Students from the Rhodes University Human Kinetics and Ergonomics (HKE) department provide a demonstration of the types of activities encouraged at the centre. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine breaks through the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
GBS Mutual Bank on show at the GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon on Saturday 25 August
Allister du Blocq playing a textbook sweep for the Shrews against Manley Flats. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the Ghost Town Lions speedsters lines up an attack against Scott’s Farm Cellotape. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Yaw Penxe with a superb catch after Ulster put up an Up-and-Under.
Claire Kealy and Katie O’Brien lift Sophie Kilburn as she reaches across the lineout for the ball. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
GBS Mutual Bank’s Anton Vorster congratulates Comrades Marathon legend, Alan Robb, on finishing the GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon
Tullow RFC break through for their second try of the match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn ready to take the ball from the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Southern Kings warm up ahead of their Pro14 clash against Ulster on Sunday 16 September, 2018.
The Joza Queens passing across the court in order to open up Currie Park. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine outrunning the long arm of the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Francois Botha (left), who came second in the U23 Junior category as well as the 80kg senior category of the 2019 IBFF Mr Universe completion, alongside his proud father, Johan Botha with his two trophies. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Forwards from the Fingo Villagers compete against the Ghost Town Lions at lineout time. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tienie Burger (Kings) lines up Matthew Screech on attack, looking to power through the Dragons defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
DCU’s Claire Kealy and Katie O’Brien lift Sophie Kilburn in the lineout, while Kate Fox watches on. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty carries well with Leah Reilly and Kirara Kashara in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters clears the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn is stopped in a massive tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Campbell family crossing the finish line. Murray Campbell (left) from St Andrew’s, leads the pack with his sister, Emily (middle left), close behind, while his mother, Catherine (middle right), and father, Alastair, closed out the family run.
The overall winner of the Makana Brick Nite race, Lubabalo Bokuva, crossing the finish line on Wednesday 6 March. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters fights to get through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow RFC look to clear the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The cyclists set off for their 25km cycle challenge as part of the Grahamstown Games
Leah Reilly hands the ball to Eimear Corri as they link up on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Cheetahs opening try scorer, Rabz Maxwane, shreds his way through the Kings’ defensive line, moments before scoring the opening try of the game. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the four-legged competitors, Basil, finishes the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the Scott’s Farm Cellotape players attempts to run through the defence of Ghost Town in their opening encounter of the day. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine unable to through the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Katie O’Brien sticks the head down in contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sophie Kilburn carrying the ball into contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly runs around the Tullow defence with Eimear Corri in support on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Vukani Stallions performed well in the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day rugby tournament, challenging Cellotape in the semi-final. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hilton College looked strong against St George’s (Zimbabwe) early on in the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival, as they attacked the space with passion and determination. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Teams gear up for an intense session of Ergo Rows as part of the Grahamstown Games.
Katie O’Brien tucks the ball in for a big carry. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane waters picks and goes. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kate Jordan prepares to carry hard into defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The victorious DCU LRFC after their hard-fought victory over Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Grahamstown Games runners set off for their first 5km lap of their relay race
The Six SAI Leopards attacking against Tyantyi Rangers at the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aimee de la Harpe, from KFC in Port Elizabeth, hands out the jerseys to the children from Lakenati United FC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Pieter Schultz crashes the ball up for the Kings against the Dragons. Photo Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters clears the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the four-legged competitors, Basil, finishes the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Southern Kings on the attack against Ulster
Eimear Corri on her way to scoring the first of her three tries. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The first annual Kilted Mile run at St Andrew’s College gets underway, with students and family members getting off to a good start.
The Ghost Town Lions netball team celebrate their first place trophy from the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zarina Syed Cassim (left) and Shehnaaz Asmal-Motara practicing their Kata (form) at the weekly training in the Hill Street Masonic Centre
David Shanahan offloads the ball to his Ulster teammate as Masixole Banda closes in for the tackle.
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Ghost Town Lions running a strong attack against the Vergenoeg Eagles. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha fighting through a group tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kingswood’s flyhalf slots a penalty kick while his scrum half looks on. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
David Shanahan offloads the ball to his Ulster teammate as Masixole Banda closes in for the tackle.
Nikki Gibson makes a strong run into the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
A perfect pass from Kingswood’s scrum half against Kearsney. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kirara Kirasha slipping a tackle from a Tullow defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
JC Astle of the Kings takes down Adam Warren of the Dragons as he attempts to get around him. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Tullow’s scrum half looks to clear the ball off their tryline, after a desperate turnover. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Springbok head coach, Rassie Erasmus, leads the Springboks through their warm-up routine before their Rugby Championship match against Australia in 2018. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Francois Botha, who came second in the U23 Junior category as well as the 80kg Senior category of the 2019 IBFF Mr Universe completion, with his two trophies. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Sean McQuillan plays a cut shot during the Shrews versus Manley Flats Game at Bushman’s field. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi on a break from his own 22m line against Australia in the 2018 Rugby CHampionship, with Willie le Roux, Andre Esterhuizen and Faf de Klerk running in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Daniel Berndt negotiates a change of pace on his way to his 97 runs for the Rhodes SHrews against Manley Flats. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kinsey-Green
The first woman to criss the finish line, Lauren Ranger. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
it was not only humans that took to the 8km route, with four-legged friends also taking on the Makana Brick Nite Race Challenge. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Brumbies Fullback Duanne Brown getting ready to pass the ball to captain and scrum half Unathi Kongwana. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Grahamstown Games’ CrossFit bootcamp is one of the most challenging part of the Grahamstown Games throughout the day
Leah Reilly clamps on the pace as she tries to attempt to get around the Tullow defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri watches on looking for the pass from Keely Doonan. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters fights hard to get through the tackle as Casey O’Brien and Kate Jordan watch on in anticipation for what’s next. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Clint Tessendorf with his son, the youngest ever finisher of the kilted mile, Jack Tessendorf.
Tullow RFC looking to use the ball on attack, spreading the ball from a ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hilton College and St George’s (Zimbabwe) locked horns in the opening clash of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eben Etzebeth on the attack against Australia in the Rugby Championship in 2018, looking to pass the ball wide to exploit the overlap. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Hilton College showed their set piece dominance on the opening day of Kingswood’s Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Team Underdogs start their obstacle course run as part of the Grahamstown Games.
Eimear Corri lines up a one on one against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Angus Curtis runs towards the line for Ulster’s third try against the Kings on the stroke of full time.
There were some massive collisions at the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day, including this one in the match between the Tyantyi Rangers and the Six SAI Leopards. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
St George’s (Zimbabwe) attempt to stop the Hilton attack on day one of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the many competitors at the Grahamstown Games taking on the challenge of the bootcamp workout.
Yaw Penxe with a superb catch after Ulster put up an Up-and-Under.
Casey O’Brien looks to step to hit the soft shoulder of the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri protecting the ball as she tries to fend off the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kinsey-Green
Kingswood’s flanker leaves Kearsney defenders in his dust as he sprints up the touch line on day one of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Brumbies Centre Athi Mfazwe avoiding the tackle of Mnoneli Mgquli. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Executive Mayor of Makana, Mzukise Mphahlwa (left) along with the MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Bulelwa Tunyiswa (middle) and the President of the Eastern Cape Sports Council, Mkhulili Magada (right) display the plaque displayed outside the Saarah Baartman District Academy of Sport building in Joza at its official opening. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The cyclists set off for their 25km cycle challenge as part of the Grahamstown Games.
Nikki Gibson shows skill with a one handed pass to Kirara Kirasha. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Brumbies Centre Athi Mfazwe attempting to charge down the kick from Star of Hope scrumhalf Siphosethu Mhlahlela. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Aine McGroarty carries well with Leah Reilly and Kirara Kirasha in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Michael Makase of the Isuzu Southern Kings lines up a counter attack against the Dragons. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine looks to offload in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine begins another fast run against Tullow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly runs outside the Tullow RFC defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly steps off her right foot in order to beat the coming defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Star of Hope’s Prop Siyabulela Silingela attempting to halt a run by Athi Mfazwe. Lock Monray Evans coming close to assist Athi Mfazwe. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri passes by Tullow defender with Zoe Valentine in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine puts in a big hit on defence against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Students from the Rhodes University Human Kinetics and Ergonomics (HKE) department provide a demonstration of the types of activities encouraged at the centre. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Jane Waters takes a big hit after a sniping run from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The first annual Kilted Mile run at St Andrew’s College gets underway, with students and family members getting off to a good start.
The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly gives the kick everything she’s got. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Angus Curtis dives over the line for Ulster’s third try against the Kings on the stroke of full time.
The winger from St George’s (Zimbabwe) runs over one Hilton’s defenders on his way up the touch line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Commitment from the Currie Park Rebels defence as they attempt to bring down one of the Vergenoeg Eagles. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Ulster‘s Stuart McCloskey charges forward into resolute Kings defence.
Eimear Corri bursts through a tackle on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Two of the ladies that completed the kilted mile on Saturday 22 September, Sally Price-Smith (left) and Marion Taylor.
Graeme Holmes runs past the St Andrew’s Chapel showing more thigh than expected through his kilt.
Kingswood look to recycle possession against Kearsney. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Currie Park Rebels displayed a great passing game against the Hooggenoeg White Bulls
Casey O Brien lines up the tackle against the Tullow attacker. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Joza Karate Club’s Nolusindisu Yakeni embodies what discipline and hard work can achieve, with great form and technique.
Terri-Lyn Penney crosses the finish line of the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The Southern Kings on the attack against Ulster in Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday 16 September, 2018.
The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Angus Kernohan scores the second of Ulster‘s tries against the Kings.
The founders, sponsors and players of the Lakhenathi United FC pose together resplendent in their new kit from KFC. Bloss Murray (Back left), Unati Snam (co-founder, second from left), Themba Faltein (coach, third from left), Mandelake Klaas (co-founder, third from right) Simthobele Twani (coach, back right), Darryl van der Berg (KFC Assistant marketing manager, kneels no left), Aimee de la Harpe (KFC Marketing Manager, kneeling right). Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Scott’s Farm Cellotape Show off some great passing work against the Joza Kings. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Leah Reilly lines up the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Daniel Cunnama, second place finisher, looks relaxed as he crosses the Makana Brick Nite Race finish line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photos: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The runners get ready for the start of the first ever St Andrew’s College Kilted Mile.
Stephen Penney crosses the finish line of the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photom Stephen Kisbey-Green
Angus Kernohan scores the second of Ulster‘s tries against the Kings
The Scott’s Farm Cellotape Team celebrate their third consecutive victory at the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Kate Jordan fights through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Zoe Valentine making a break through the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Faf de Klerk practicing his kicking game in the pre-match preparations ahead of the Springboks match against the Wallabies
Kirara Kirasha looks to offload the ball through the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Six SAI making good meters against the Tyantyi Rangers before being tackled. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Casey O’Brien looks to free herself from the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The 2018 GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon was well run by over 400 runners from all across the province, with some even coming from Cape Town.
Leah Reilly clears the ball out from the back of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
The players from the Ghost Town Lions celebrate their second place finish at the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri runs hard at the defence before bursting through for her match-winning hattrick try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Over 400 runners took on the challenge of conquering the mountain in the 2018 GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon on Saturday 25 August
Mziwoxolo Ndwayana practicing his punches at the gym after winning the SA Welterweight championship last month.
Maureen de Jager showing off her near-perfect kata while at training at the Hill St Masonic Hall dojo.
The GBS Mountain Drive celebrity ambassador, Tsepiso Nzayo, with his usual big smile and personality after finishing the race
Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the powerful forwards from the Vergenoeg Eagles making a run against the Vukani Stallions. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Eimear Corri brushes off a strong tackle attempt en route to the tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
One of the veteran members of the Hooggenoeg White Bulls rund over a defender from Scott’s Farm Cellotape. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Keely Doonan tucks the ball ready for contact. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
Ulster looked strong on attack against the Southern Kings on Sunday 16 September, 2018.
Kingswood’s outside Centre lines up two Kearsney defenders on another powerful run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green
