Donny pick up 5 points at home with a 31-10 victory over Richmond

10th April 2026

Doncaster put in a strong defensive first half before opening the floodgates with a brilliant attacking display in the second, securing a five-point win over Richmond.

Jordan Olowofela crossed the try line first after Morgan Bunting produced a superb offload in the tackle to create space for the winger. Olowofela showed great pace to finish, and Dolly added the extras to make it 7–0.

Doncaster then worked hard to keep Richmond at bay, with several key moments helping the Knights maintain possession. The forwards impressed, holding up the tackler to win a penalty. Soon after, when Richmond threatened again, Rhys Tait turned the ball over at the breakdown.

The visitors managed just one try in the first half, as their forwards found a gap to drive over. The successful conversion levelled the scores, and a penalty soon after gave Richmond a 10–7 lead heading into half-time.

The Knights began the second half with intent, striking early through a superb try from Josh Bainbridge. Bunting sold a brilliant dummy before attacking the space, drawing in the final defender and slipping the ball inside to Bainbridge, who dived over. Dolly converted once again to make it 14–10.

Rokoduguni was next to cross for Doncaster. After a well-executed lineout, the forwards came close but were held up just short. Quick ball movement followed, with Margetts sending a long pass to Veainu, who carried into contact before offloading to Rokoduguni to finish. 19–10.

Centurion Connor Edwards then secured the bonus point on his 100th appearance for the Knights. Dolly’s quick thinking sparked the move, taking a quick tap penalty before firing a long pass to Edwards. The centre hit the ball at pace, powering through the Richmond defence from around 30 metres out. Dolly added the conversion to extend the lead to 26–10.

Doncaster’s forwards continued to dominate, winning a scrum penalty to gain entry into the 22. A few phases later, Bunting provided another assist with a long pass out to Rokoduguni, who crossed for his second try. 31–10.

The Knights rounded off the match with another strong defensive effort, turning the ball over at the breakdown as Richmond pressed on the line.

Full-time: Doncaster Knights 31–10 Richmond.

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