Rugby

However, any notion that the Black and Ambers might be seriously weighed down by their heavier, long-sleeved attire on a warm, sunny afternoon in August would be quickly dispelled as they claimed this six tries to four victory.

Broncos are still at the foot of the table but are now level on points with their opponents last weekend.

The Plough Lane-based club were always expected to find the adaptation to the top flight difficult and they have lost all their fixtures.

With the Somerset side needing maximum points, and Blackheath looking to give Ed Taylor the right send-off as he steps down as Club skipper after three seasons in charge, it was a game that always promised to be open, and it was Blackheath who struck first.

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It was a typical local derby between two clubs who have shared a rivalry since the 1880s – scrappy, a little fractious at times, though never boiling over.

It was a deserved victory though for the side who had the better of an untidy stop-start game.

The Plough Lane-based club are without a win since being promoted to the Super League and face Huddersfield Giants next on Sunday.

However, the familiar traits of an over-reliance on a faltering kicking game, allied to the concession of a few soft penalties, opened a door for the Berkshire side to slip through and keep up their challenge at the top National League 1 with a bonus point win.

Castleford Tigers are also winless but Broncos are bottom due to their minus-166 points difference.

Playing with pace and energy from the outset, the hosts clinically executed their opportunities, defended resolutely when required, and had enough of a cushion at the break to withstand the pressure that came from the opposition in the second period.

Broncos also scored from the first attack of the second period through Rhys Kennedy.

Neither Richmond nor Blackheath will look back at this match, celebrating 160 years since these two sides played what is recognised as the first game of rugby union on Richmond Green, with any fondness.

The South Londoners have scored 28 points but conceded 102 – the most in the division.

Jake Lloyd celebrated his 200th appearance in Blackheath colours with his 107th try as they claimed a third successive win for the first time in the current National League One campaign – 34-12 against Plymouth Albion.

London Broncos are yet to put a Super League point on the board after a 34-0 defeat at home to Catalan Dragons on Friday night.

Blackheath put further distance between themselves and the National League 1 drop zone after a 22-17 victory over Chinnor.

Blackheath eased their fears of being dragged into the National League 1 relegation battle with a 30-18 win at Cinderford on Saturday.

Blackheath lost 42-27 at Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday – their 10th reverse in 17 National League One matches.