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.
