Richmond 39 - 10 DMP Sharks

After a delay of more than 2 hours due to travel problems, the 2 teams took the field ready for another display of the fast rugby they both favour. DMP started strongly, denying Richmond any possession and, as one spectator remarked, had to remove the kitchen sink from the pitch after throwing everything at the Richmond line.

They were duly rewarded with a try in the far corner from Scotland's Katy Green. Katy McLean failed to convert but DMP held a deserved lead. 0-5.

Richmond hit back straight away with a try from speedy winger Tash Brennan and the score stayed at 5-5 until just before halftime when flanker Rowena Burnfield was found hanging out on the wing. She raced over for her 2nd try in as many games to give Richmond a 10-5 lead at halftime.

DMP started the 2nd half strongly but a scrum on their line showed the difference between the packs with Richmond awarded a penalty try after several infringements by DMP, who had lost tight head prop Sally Austen to the sin bin right before half time. Abi Chamberlain converted. 17-5.

This time it was DMP's chance to hit straight back when flanker Ruth Nash chipped a perfect little kick over the home defence to allow Katy Green to score after Richmond failed to scramble to the ball first. 17-10.

From this point on, the greater fitness of Richmond started to show with hooker Emma Croker, prop Ellisha Dee and No. 8 Becky Essex all scoring, the last converted by Chamberlain. 34-10.

Player of the match Brennan had the final say after some slick linkup play between back rows Sam McCarthy and Hannah Field gave her a clear run to the line. 39-10.

Victory leaves Richmond needing a win on Wednesday against Bristol to secure the title.