Having weathered some early pressure it was Rams who hit the front through Nick Dumi, Ben Parsons adding the conversion before repeating the trick after captain Nathan Wilson dotted down.

Farnborough kept coming but were unable to break down a resolute home defence, Rams pulling further clear as Dumi doubled up and Babalola grabbed his first of the day and 24-0 at the break.

Two quick-fire converted tries from the away side reduced the deficit to 10 points, but the Berkshire boys responded with Ollie Preston collecting his side’s fifth score following a mazy run, Tom Knappman with the extras.

Babalola’s converted second extended Rams’ lead to 38-14, further tries exchanged with Sam Shelton getting the hosts’ seventh.

Farnborough refused to give in and crossed again, but it was the home team who finished in style with Babalola completing his hat-trick before Knappman added the coup de grace.

Victory for the Extra As was followed by the As completing the unbeaten defence of their OBB Division One title thanks to a dramatic 22-20 home success against Windsor.

For the full report, click here, and reaction from players and head coach Dave Cox.

A combined Colts squad head to Marlborough this afternoon (2.30pm).

The Under 16s and U15s head to Wallingford for Sevens action today, the latter having overcome Hungerford 63-0 last weekend.

The U15s also secured a best-ever runners-up spot in the Berkshire Youth League after champions Newbury beat Maidenhead.

There was a thrilling 28-28 draw for the U14s at a sizable Oxford Harlequins outfit ahead of their trip to Tadley, while the U13s overcame Newbury 12 tries to four as well as ending a tournament at Quins with two wins, two draws and a loss for overall success.

They host Marlborough (11am) and hit the road at Beaconsfield today, a venue where the Minis’ festival season began with the U8s having a great day out last Sunday.