Academy graduate Rob Russell grabs hat-trick as Leinster shake off Autumn cobwebs

Rónan Kelleher, Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird all made welcome returns from injury on a day of positive vibes for Leo Cullen

HAT-TRICK MAN: Leinster's Rob Russell dives over to score his side's third try at the RDS. 

United Rugby Championship: Leinster 40 Glasgow Warriors 5

A HAT-TRICK for winger Rob Russell as Leinster made light work of Glasgow to make it eight wins on the bounce to maintain control of the URC ladder at the RDS on Saturday.