Ireland have qualified for the Under-19 World Cup, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka next January. They were due to play Scotland in the European Colts Championship, the qualifier for the World Cup, at Downpatrick yesterday, but rain caused the match to be abandoned, each side was awarded a point, which was enough to see Ireland through.

Meanwhile, Ireland's women's cricket team got off to a good start in the European Cup campaign when they defeated the home side, Denmark, by 42 runs at Nykobing Mors. Clare Shiilington top-scored with and undefeated 44, Catriona Beggs contributed 42, while Heather Whelan took three for 14 as Denmark chased Ireland's total of 162.

Ireland 162 for 5 (C Shillington 44 no, C Beggs 42, A Linehan 25, I Nielsen 2 for 33). Denmark 120 for 8 (D Christiensen 26, V Nielsen 22, J Jonson 14, H Whelan 3 for 14). Ireland won by 42 runs.