8 teams competed in this high profile cup. Burton U9s followed on from last seasons win in the Derby Festival and won all three matches to reach the semi finals against Old Northhamptonians. This was a tight match with the winning try coming from Tom Hamlet to secure a place in the final

The final was held on the First team pitch to full regulation size 30m x 60m. This was to be against a well organised Coalville team. Both teams tackled well but it was Coalville who opened the scoring. Then just before half time Louis Sanders sprinted 30 meters and with 4 Coalville players hanging of Louis he powered over the line to level the score.

The second half remained level until the last minute when Coalville scored to win the game. 10-5

The squad each received an individual medal and lifted the runners up Trophy.

Every member of the Team played well, with Elliott Minns taking player of the day.

The remaining under 9s squad played a home friendly demonstrating great skill in a 10-10 draw with new player Calam Hunter taking player of the week

On the last game of the year the under 9s wanted to maintain there unbeaten record. Loughborough looked well organised with a large squad.

The game started and after 10 minutes of all out battle the score was all level . Burton had attacked numerous times but with no score then came the shock and Loughborough opened the scoring. Once again Josh Timms with electric pace levelled the score. The whole team was working hard with Ben Ward always in the Middle of the action.

With the score level the second half saw the return of Louis Sanders and immediately made an impact with his direct running which was too strong for Loughborough. And finally James Taylor scored to make the score 15 - 5. So the unbeaten record stands.

Loughborough and Burton then played a second game with some new players showing great skill and strength Eric Gilliver scored excellent try's. This just shows how the team goes from strength to strength

The first game was against Wetherby saw Burton win 20 - 5 with try's for Eddie Nicholls James Taylor And two for James Taylor. This was a strong performance out pacing the opposition.

The second game against weatherby produced one of our best performances to date although the team lost 30 - 15 Try's from Reece Mcfarlane and two from Josh Timms marked a team effort with Travis Holmes named as player of the day for his powerful driving and determination.

Day two was against York and a change in events York won the first game 45 - 0 Burton battled hard but York's Team who are one of the top teams in England proved to strong. The second game was a real battle although Burton lost the game  35 - 10 with try's from Brandon Wolny and Andrew Bird who also secured player of the Tour with some outstanding play.

Burton Under 9s took part in both local festivals on Sunday.  The Team at Ilkeston lost two of their games but managed to knock out hosts Ilkeston in a tight match with Brandon Wolny scoring the winning Try 15 - 10.  The Team played well with Tom Hamlet and Sam Balance tackling well.

The Staffordshire Festival proved to be a major blow for the Team having first won against Tamworth With two Elliott Minns Try's. The Team then drew against Walsall and Willenhall  putting the Team through to the semi-finals against Lichfield.  After full time the score was 10 - 10 and following a further period of play the score was still 10 - 10.  So a place in the final was down to a toss of a coin. Kev Billings the Under 9s Junior Coach undertook this responsibility but lost.

Well done to both Teams, A great effort by all the Team members