Dave Kearney scored a hat-trick of tries as Leinster got the defence of their PRO14 title off to a winning start in Italy. Dave Kearney scored a hat-trick of tries as Leinster got the defence of their PRO14 title off to a winning start in Italy. Ross Byrne kicked Leinster ahead early on, and after 15 minutes Adam Byrne crossed on the right for a 10-0 lead. International Rugby NewsletterScorers – Benetton: D Appiah, T Baravalle, L Sperandio tries; I Keatley 3 cons, 2 pens. Leinster: A Byrne, D Kearney 3 tries; R Byrne pen, 3 cons; H Byrne pen.

Source: Irish Independent September 28, 2019 18:45 UTC