Rob O'Brien starred for Leinster U17 boys as they defended their youth interprovincial title with a 24-run win over the North West at Stormont. Three wickets apiece for Travis Faulkner and Mark Robinson had the young Dubs in real trouble, but O'Brien's 32-ball 47 (4 fours, 2 sixes) got them up to 121 for 9. The Warriors batting got bogged down in the chase, and they finished on 97 for 6 - Charlie Gault making 29. Jake Devane took two wickets while there one apiece for Johan George, Tom Squires, Dan Murray and Ethan Marshall.