Deago Bailey was a big feature today, as he put the home side ahead by 5, but this was set to be a tight battle, as Richmond profited from a penalty through Callum Grieve.
Richmond in the ascendancy, it was Solomon Taufa intercepting, running 50 meters under the posts giving George Boulton simple extras.
Dings failing to clear their lines, Richmond thin the home defence and are in for 7 more through Alex Shwarz.
Richmond come again as Dings defence is stretched and the visitors take the lead 33 minutes in through Chidera Obonna.
Dings return with a trademark driving maul, but as it slows, quick witted Tomos Gwilliam peels away crossing the whitewash sealing the half 17-17.
Round 2 and Dings apply early pressure. Ollie Smith and Bailey with some incredible leg-work, but impressive Sam Edwards sells a dummy to gather the bonus point.
Deadlock in midfield, each team cancelling out the others actions as Richmond become frustrated, as another dazzling move from Edwards sends him over again, converted.
The visitors on the ropes now, but phase after phase eventually Luc Jones crossing 31-24.
An altercation away from play sees Bailey in the bin and shortly after, despite dogged defence, Will Goffey penetrates, a bonus point and Grieve 100% from the tee.
With 4 minutes remaining, Dings string the phases together but are unable to break the 31-31 deadlock.
• Star Man – Sam Edwards – Dings Crusaders.