By GRAHAM COX

Blackheath ...... 21pts
Tries: Noot 5, Walliker 43, Hennessey 58
Conversions: Dalrymple 5, 43, Cooke 58

Richmond ......... 17pts
Tries: Kerr 24, Benson 75
Conversions: Kerr 24, 75
Penalties: Kerr 40
THE two clubs who played out a 0-0 draw in the first-ever game of rugby union back in 1864, and who went into this match evenly-placed, produced another tight contest with Blackheath hanging on for victory after Richmond scored a 75th minute try to bring them within range.
“It was a strange game,” said Blackheath boss James Shanahan. “We control...