DUBLIN, June 19 (Reuters) - Leinster romped to a 36-7 win over South Africa’s Bulls to retain the United Rugby Championship in Friday’s final as they extended their record number of titles to 10.
The Irish side outscored the Bulls by five tries to one, getting out to an early lead as they showed greater attacking intent and capitalised on their opponent’s mistakes, condemning the Bulls to a fourth defeat in the last five finals.
Leinster scored tries through Tommy O'Brien, Rieko Ioane and Jack Conan in the first half and Sam Prendergast and Harry Byrne after the break, while Prendergast kicked over a penalty and three conversions and Byrne converted his own try.
The Bulls were 29-0 down before finally crossing over with Canan Moodie scoring and Handre Pollard converting.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Atlanta; Editing by Ken Ferris)
