The Marist Brothers Rams have gone down in a nail biter to the Evans Head Bombers.

The Rams hosted a club day with juniors starting matches at 9am, as well as a joint Old Boys Day with the Bombers at Oakes Oval and Crozier Field.

The Bombers scored first to take an early lead before Rams centre Henry Lee crossed in the 13th minute.

Half Shallin Fuller scored at the 25 minute mark and it was then a battle up until halftime, with Brothers leading 8-4 at the main break.

Fuller then showed a piece of individual brilliance to set Charles Kumbi up for the sides third try and a lead of 14-4.

Momentum swung back to Evans Head, with three quick tries to lead 22-14 with 25 minutes to go.

The Rams saw a glimpse of hope when a Bombers player was sent from the field for dissent with 20 minutes to go in the match.

Will Hawkins then scored for the Rams to narrow the margin to 22-18.

The big crowd was in for a close finish before the Bombers slotted a penalty goal and veteran half Roy Bell put the match out of reach for the Rams with a late field goal to see the final score finish 25-18.

The Rams Reserve Grade side had a comprehensive 54-12 win.