Russell guides Warriors to first title
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Finn Russell inspired Glasgow Warriors to their maiden Pro12 title with a solid kicking display and a second-half try to sink Munster in Belfast.
But there was to be no repeat of last year's defeat to Leinster, as Glasgow showed their superior cutting edge to clinch a 31-13 victory and give retiring captain Al Kellock the perfect send-off.
A blistering first half saw Rob Harley, DTH van der Merwe and Henry Pyrgos each cross over for the Warriors, but Andrew Smith's score just before the break sent Munster in just 11 points off the pace.
That deficit was cut to eight early in the se…
But there was to be no repeat of last year's defeat to Leinster, as Glasgow showed their superior cutting edge to clinch a 31-13 victory and give retiring captain Al Kellock the perfect send-off.
A blistering first half saw Rob Harley, DTH van der Merwe and Henry Pyrgos each cross over for the Warriors, but Andrew Smith's score just before the break sent Munster in just 11 points off the pace.
That deficit was cut to eight early in the se…
