Richmond defeated Wessex 3-1 to go second in the National Volleyball League Division Two table after a pulsating clash at Kingston Arena.

Richmond claimed a 25-21 25-20 21-25 25-9 victory in front of more than 100 fans, and now sit behind only Leeds Carnegie in the table.

Coach David Rijvers said: “It was a great home win and, with two league wins, we are sitting second in the league. We still have a long season ahead of us though.”