Black Widows rugby photo exhibition at Brickworks Taproom

Artist Raegan Hodge has organised for the exhibition, titled Black Widows!, to be displayed in The Brickworks Taproom.

The exhibition shows "unconventional images and portraits" of the Burgess Hill team, highlighting the unity and strength of the women who play for the Black Widows.

The display at Brickworks also features a light-hearted installation of analogue film portraits made to black and white trading cards. (Image: Raegan Hodge)

The images challenge conventional perceptions of femininity and fitness by featuring women of all backgrounds, abilities and sizes.

The display also includes a light-hearted installation of analogue film portraits made into black and white trading cards.

The Black Widows women’s rugby team members include nurses, accountants and mums who find an outlet for their daily stresses on the rugby pitch.

The exhibition presents unconventional images and portraits of tough local lady ruggers. (Image: Raegan Hodge)

Lisa Alldred, a player, said: "I like being strong and smashing into people."

Sophy Robert, another player, added: "I like getting down and dirty."

Club leader Shelley McComiskey explained how rugby has had a positive impact on her life.

She said: "It gave me the confidence to get out of a troubled relationship. I can credit rugby for the life I have now."

The images defy stereotypical views of femininity and fitness. (Image: Raegan Hodge)

The Brickworks Taproom, a large brewery and taproom in an industrial park, is the sponsor of the show and has become a popular local destination for events, food trucks and locally brewed beer.

The taproom is screening all the England games of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

The Brickworks is located at Unit 5, KBF House, in Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill.