WORCESTER Sixth Form College have been crowned champions of AASE Division Two in dramatic circumstances after a 26-26 draw against Henley College at Maidenhead.

The teams finished level on tries, penalties and conversions.

But Warriors' AASE side were awarded victory against Wasps' feeder outfit because they scored first in the final.

Henley had a late effort ruled and both teams failed with drop-goal attempts in the dying seconds.

The victory is Warriors AASE programme's first major achievement and caps a fine league campaign.

Warriors’ AASE coach Ryan Watkins said: "I thought it was going to extra time but in the end we were awarded the win and we're really pleased with that performance.

"I thought we played the better rugby and showed some great skill and execution in attack.

"I let the boys on the pitch decide what decisions to make as it will benefit them to learn how to manage a game make the right choices.”

Worcester started brightly, with full-back Max Craven showing his speed to break through the defence and score a superb solo try.

Fly-half Sam Hollingsworth was unable to add the extras.

A second try came minutes later when Barron Abrahams burst past four defenders before setting-up Dan Batty to power through under the posts.

Hollingsworth made no mistake with the conversion.

Henley fought back when a driving maul forced its way over the line after a strong break from their loosehead prop.

Henley continued to put pressure on in Worcester territory but some good defence from the young guns left them without any points to show for their possession.

Worcester cleared to touch and an excellent driving lineout move culminated in their third score of the afternoon much to the joy of the travelling supporters and parents watching on.

Hollingsworth added the two points from out wide.

Both teams started the second-half tentatively but it was Henley who were first to find their stride.

A looping kick bounced kindly to their winger, who was able to find the offload to a teammate who couldn't miss.

Henley crossed again soon after when their number eight pushed through on the blindside in the corner.

But Worcester showed great determination and fought their way back in front.

Craven made another jinxing run to help win a Worcester lineout, which led to a diving score from hooker George Newman on the artificial turf. Hollinsgworth converted.

As the game reached its climax, Henley brought the scores level after camping out on the Worcester five-metre line as they again used their strength to power through the visting defence.

As the pressure mounted, the Henley fly-half was unable to score from the conversion and the scores remained level.

Worcester stole a lineout from the restart and went for the drop-goal but Henley charged it down and it looked as if they had crossed for a game-winning score.

But the referee brought play back for a scrum after an infringement.

The full-time whistle ended a pulsating game and, after a few nervous moments, there were cheers form the Warriors group as the referee awarded them the win.