Volleyball Centre of Excellence
The NVL1 Richmond Women’s team suffered its first defeat vs Leeds RGA VC on Saturday scoring overall more points than the opposition and falling just three points behind in the final set of the five set battle.
Richmond Docklands returned to Kingston Arena for the first time this season and came away from the weekend with a win and loss. On Saturday they battled to a 3-1 loss against champions IBB Polonia London but on Sunday recovered to defeat Newcastle Staffs 3-0 and maintain their place in the top four of the Super League. The Men’s NVL2 team also defeated Urbond VC Portsmouth to move into second place.
For the second Saturday in a row Richmond Docklands travelled to Essex and returned to west London with two points after a hard fought five-set victory. This weekend they faced newly promoted Tendring at the University of Essex.
After an incredible weekend RVB Women are the only unbeaten team in NVL Division 1 with 3 wins in three matches.
What a weekend it was!!
Richmond Docklands secured their second away win of the Super League season, moving up to third in the table by beating Team Essex Blaze in a scrappy five-set encounter. The Men’s NVL2 and Surrey League teams also tasted victory this weekend.
