Canada clobbers Japan in women’s rugby sevens

Canada's women's rugby sevens completed the sweep on Saturday with another shutout win, this time over the Brazilians 38-0 to keep opponents scoreless so far at the Rio Games.

Ghislaine Landry had a pair of tries — including one 30 seconds into the match — as Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team beat Japan 45-0 to open their quest for an Olympic medal.

Bianca Farella also had a pair of tries to help Canada take a 26-0 lead at halftime. Kayla Moleschi, Brittany Benn and Natasha Watcham-Roy also scored.

Women’s rugby is making its Olympic debut in Rio, while the men’s game returns after a 92-year absence.

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