Richmond extended their believed world record of consecutive wins to 72 when they defeated Gosport & Fareham 42-15 in the home side's final match at their temporary Fort Blockhouse home.

Gosport were knocked out of their stride as early as the fourth minute, by which time Richmond had posted a try and a penalty, and it took until the 32nd before Jamie Daly got the hosts on the board.

But they were always well behind to the well-drilled league champions-elect and Andy Vance's score in the second half was always going to a consolation.

"We didn't go out there just to keep the score down," felt head coach Sean Fanning.

"We just weren't as good, simple as that. We were trying to keep it close but, before we knew it, we were a try and a penalty behind.

"What was disappointing was that when we did get some pressure on their line, we looked lost for ideas."

They sit fourth from bottom, just two points behind Tunbridge Wells, who were well beaten by Portsmouth 20-6, lifting them well clear of the danger zone.