RaboDirect Pro12 Final 2014: Score and Report for Leinster vs. Glasgow

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Published: May 31, 2014

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Leinster retained their RaboDirect Pro12 crown by defeating Glasgow Warriors in dominant fashion, winning 34-12 in Dublin on Saturday.

BBC Scotland's Andy Burke couldn't believe his luck, to be a part of such a great day for the sport:

What a glorious setting for a major rugby final. The RDS in Dublin is a throwback to rugby grounds of a bygone era, full of character and charm. The pitch is immaculate, the sun is shining, Glasgow going for a first major trophy, a legend of the game in Brian O'Driscoll taking to the field for the last time - all the makings of a wonderful occasion.

Brian O'Driscoll started his final match for Leinster, hoping to finish his career with a fourth Pro12 trophy.

Finn Russell opened the scoring after just three minutes, taking advantage of a penalty for an offside call to give Warriors a 3-0 lead.

O'Driscoll was forced to leave the pitch with a hamstring injury after just nine minutes, bringing a premature end to what should have been a historic match for the Irish centre.

The crowd still gave the veteran a standing ovation:



Russell doubled Glasgow's lead after 15 minutes with a second penalty, and faced with a six-point deficit, the defending champions started to mount their siege. Just five minutes later, Zane Kirchner scored a well-worked try in the corner, and following the conversion by Jimmy Gopperth, Leinster led 7-6.

Burke was impressed with the champions' patience in working the try:

"Frantic defence from Glasgow but Leinster took their time, showed great patience to work the overlap and Kirchner left with an easy finish. Great try."

Leinster seemed to ease the pressure a bit following their first score, and five frantic minutes before half-time would see Glasgow score two more penalties through Russell but concede another Kirchner try to make the score 14-12 Leinster after one half, as shared by S...
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