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Harvey scores 2 tries as Canada downs U.S. 37-10 to win Can-Am rugby series

Apr 1, 2017 | 5:45 PM

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Magali Harvey scored two tries to lead Canada’s women’s rugby team to a 37-10 victory over the United States for the Can-Am series title.

Canada dispatched the U.S. Eagles 39-5 in the opening game of the series on Tuesday.

Captain Kelly Russell, Julian Zussman and Harvey scored tries in the first half as Canada took a 17-0 lead before the break.

Emily Belchos and Elissa Alarie added second-half tries for the Canadians before Harvey struck again in the 77nd minute to seal the win.