After three five-set defeats in row Richmond Docklands finally won a final set in a battling performance against Newcastle Staffs.  The squad of just seven players travelled to Keele University knowing that a win in under five sets would secure sixth place.  So when Staffs stole the first two sets after Docklands had been in control, the visitors just had pride to play for.

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Richmond’s Men’s NVL2 side hosted Oxford Students on Saturday, the only team to beat them so far this season.  Revenge looked to be on the cards when Oxford turned up with only six players.  But they put up a fight in set one, pushing Richmond all the way until the home side prevailed 28-26.  Sets two and three were much more comfortable for Richmond (winning 16 and 14) with Ben Lucas and Jonathan Anderson starring in a dominant display, cheered on by a boisterous crowd and drumming.

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