The Under 13 Festival got underway in the North West with the host's A-team just losing out by 13 runs against tournament favourites NCU. The visitors made a strong start to reach 80 for 2 with runs for Owen McMillan (40) and Callum Lowe (36). The NW came back strongly with three wickets for Harry Coyle and Tyler Faulkner, and two for Ben Pollock as NCU were bowled out for 134. The NW innings followed a similar pattern as Eglinton's Harry Coyle (38) and Zac Loughlin (20) got them into a strong position with a half century stand. Freddie Robinson (3-15) and Callum Lowe (2-8) proved the NCU match winners in a tense chase, while three run outs didn't help the NW side who battled well throughout.

In the other game, Leinster proved too strong for the North West's B side with a seven wicket win, Stephen O'Leary 3-9, Vibhav Aravind 3-6, and Aditya Sreenivas 2-18 all did well as they restricted the hosts to 94. Mithil Balamurugan (24*) and Stephen O' Leary (21*), shared a half century stand to ensure a comfortable win, while there were runs too for Devam Koradia (20). In Tuesday's games the B team face the NCU, while Leinster take on the NW first string.

Marko Bates was the only NCU batter to make any impression as they failed to chase down a modest North West total. Only Northern bragging rights were at stake in a dead rubber, Leinster having already secured the title.

Callum Armstrong starred as Leinster clinched the Under 15 Boys interpro series with a 55-run win over the North West. The Rush left-hander nit 7 fours and a six in a top score of 67, adding 40 with Ryan Keenan (23) in a total of 132 for 5 - two wickets for Ryan McClintock. Armstrong then took three wickets as the NW were bowled out for just 77 in 18 overs. The win meant that Leinster have now won 10 of the last 12 under 15 interpro tournaments.

A half century opening stand for Vidath Geddam (42) and Felix McMillan (29) helped the NCU to 124 for 7 against Munster, That was more than enough for the hosts as David Agnew took four wickets and Luke Crothers three to restrict Munster to 90 for 9.

The NCU ensured second place with a 35-run win over champions Leinster. Beau Donnison made 44 as the NCU scored 135 for 6 in their 20 overs - two wickets for Shavron Biju and Callum Armstrong. David Agnew (3-21) and Eliott Parkhill (2-13) were in the wickets as Leinster were bowled out for 100.

A third wicket stand of 54 between Alfie Moan (38) and Ollie Britton (37) laid the foundations for the NW's 13-run win over Munster. Lewis Pearson also chipped in with an unbeaten 23 in a total of 129 for 7. Munster got close in the chase thanks to Malik's unbeaten 43, but three wickets apiece for Jacob Blair and Alfie Moan restricted them to 116 for 8 ensuring third place in the table and condemning Munster to the wooden spoon.

The North West ran out convincing 8-wicket winners at Stormont after dismissing Munster for 69. Ballyspallen's Jacob Blair had the excellent analysis of 4 for 5, while there were three wickets for Adam Allen and two for Lewis Pearson. Ollie Britton's unbeaten 40 and 20 from Blair then sealed the easy win in the 20th over.

There was a remarkable game at Belmont where the hosts NCU were well beaten by Leinster. Marko Bates hit 82 (9 fours) out of a NCU total of 105, with extras contributing 11, and the other ten batters managing a combined 12. Bates had added 56 for the 10th wicket with Tom Hamill, only ended by a direct hit run out by Ryan Keenan. There were three wickets apiece for Phoenix right-arm quick Aadil Naizam, and Callum Armstrong, with Adamstown's Shavron Biju taking two scalps. The chase was a routine one, as Rush all-rounder Armstrong hit a fluent 39-ball unbeaten 51 (5 fours, 1 six) adding 66 with skipper Ted Hasler. Armstrong is reaping the benefits of his time in England at Scarborough College. Leinster's emphatic win over a strongly fancied NCU side leaves them in pole position to clinch their tenth title in 12 years.