Canada undefeated after three wins on Day 1 at women’s rugby sevens
LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada posted three wins Saturday on home turf to remain undefeated at the HSBC World Women’s Rugby Sevens Series.
Julia Greenshields, Bianca Farella, Ghislaine Landry and Natasha Watcham-Roy each scored tries as Canada beat Russia 24-10 in their final match of the day.
Canada defeated Brazil 33-5 and shut out France 33-0 earlier Saturday.
Canada, which won Olympic bronze last summer in Rio, faces England on Sunday in quarter-final action. The Canadians are looking to become the first host nation to win an event on the women’s circuit.