Richmond’s defensive efforts deny Club joy

■ By GRAHAM COX

Blackheath ...... 20pts
Tries: Ffitch 17, Hennessey 62
Conversions: Ffitch 17, 62
Penalties: Ffitch 15, 55

Richmond ......... 31pts
Tries: Grieve 11, Saysell 39, Schwarz 43
Conversions: Grieve 39, 43
Penalties: Dennett 3, Grieve 38, 73
Drop goal: Dennett 75
A CONTROLLED and clinical performance from Richmond who, despite a couple of moments of excellence from Blackheath midway through each half, were able to stretch to a relatively comfortable victory in this latest installment of the oldest fixture in club rugby.
“It was a really tough game,&...

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