Canadian women’s rugby team scores seven tries in 48-7 rout of Ireland

DUBLIN — Canada’s senior women’s rugby team kicked off its November tour on Saturday with a 48-7 rout of sixth-ranked Ireland.

Julianne Zussman ran in two tries for Canada and Andrea Burk kicked 13 points. DaLeaka Menin, Karen Paquin, Emily Belchos, Laura Russell and Magali Harvey had Canada’s other tries at Dublin’s UCD Bowl.

“We are pleased to win against Ireland,” said head coach Francois Ratier. “There is still some room for improvement but I think we were able to maintain the continuity with our forwards and make sure that when we passed to the backs we had a clear option to score.”

Third-ranked Canada dominated the first half, taking a 24-0 lead into the break.

Nikki Caughey had the lone try for Ireland.

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“The score does not reflect how tough it was,” said Canada forward Latoya Blackwood. “I think we performed well. We had a week to prepare and that really helped.”

Canada returns to action Wednesday against top-ranked New Zealand in Dublin and will play England on Nov. 26 in Twickenham.

The Canadian Press