LWTL Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Festival- 2025 Review
This year marked the 25th Anniversary of the annual Burnham Minis and Junior Rugby Festival.
A fantastic weekend of rugby played across the age groups, U7s – U13s with spectators and supporters in full swing – played and supported in true rugby spirit!
This year we welcomed 975 young players playing 419 fixtures over the course of 2 days from 14 different clubs from across England and Wales.
We are very pleased with the success of the event and look forward to welcoming new and old players and clubs next year.
Hopefully see you there!
2025 RESULTS
Winners:
U12
U12 Cup Winners – St Albans
U12 Cup Runners Up – Saracens
U12 Plate Winners – Old Coventrians
U12 Plate Runners Up – Maidenhead
U12 Player of the Tournament – Barney G
U13
U13 Cup Winners – Ruislip
U13 Cup Runners Up – Saracens
U13 Plate Winners – Alton RFC
U13 Plate Runners Up – Old Albanians
U13 Shield Winners – Old Albanians
U13 Shield Runners Up – Maidenhead
U13 Player of the Tournament – Josh H
U7s
Player of the Tournament – Mya G
Best Teamwork – Maidenhead
Most Respectful – Esher
Greatest Enjoyment – Chichester
Best Sportsmanship – Old Ruts
Most Disciplined – Glynneath
U8s
Player of the Tournament – Josh E
Best Teamwork – Llanishen
Most Respectful – Glynneath
Greatest Enjoyment – Esher
Best Sportsmanship – Ruislip
Most Disciplined – Maidenhead
U9s
Player of the Tournament – Jayden D
Best Teamwork – Old Ruts
Most Respectful – Esher
Greatest Enjoyment – Chichester
Best Sportsmanship – Glynneath
Most Disciplined – Old Conventrians
U10s
Player of the Tournament – Freddy M
Best Teamwork – Old Ruts
Most Respectful – Maidenhead
Greatest Enjoyment – Dorking
Best Sportsmanship – Burnham
Most Disciplined – Esher
U11s
Player of the Tournament – Louis
Best Teamwork – Old Ruts
Most Respectful – Reading
Greatest Enjoyment – Ruislip
Best Sportsmanship – Esher
Most Disciplined – Burnham
2025 PHOTO GALLERY
Contact Anthea – festivals@livingwiththelions.co.uk or via telephone 01386 808500
2026 BURNHAM FESTIVAL
Old Albanians – Gordon Forster
Thank you so much for all the hard work. A great time was had by everyone – adults and boys – and all the hard work from your team is greatly appreciated!”
Reading U11s – Andrew Littlejohn
The boys first ever tour and it was fantastic. A brilliantly organised and fun tournament. We will be back!”
Bromsgrove U13s – Gary Stanton
Thanks all from Bromsgrove U13s. Absolutely loved it. Well run and organised festival.”
Ruislip – Aimee Cox
A massive thank you to Anthea and your team for the festival this weekend. Ruislip have loved their time!”
Alton U13s – Lucas Baldwin
Alton U13s are buzzing after a great weekend!”
Llanishen U9 – Paul Dolan
Llanishen RFC U9s had a greet weekend at Burnham on Sea Rugby Festival. 2 days, 25 games and a whole host of activities to keep the kids entertained. Tailor made to suit any rugby club and really well organised and managed. Would highly recommend this tournament to anyone. We’ll be back for U10s.
Hertford RFC U13 – Tom Britton
On behalf of Hertford RFC U13’s, a BIG thank you to Steve and all of the team at Living with the Lions for organising such a fantastic festival at Burnham on Sea this year! The players thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, lots of fun and a great standard of competition.