Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

Canada women even their record at Singapore Sevens while men suffer two close losses

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The Canadian Press

Published May 03, 2024  •  2 minute read

Canada's Shalaya Valenzuela, centre with ball, attacks the Spain defence on Day 1 of the HSBC SVNS at National Stadium in Singapore in a Friday, May 3, 2src24, handout photo.
Canada’s Shalaya Valenzuela, centre with ball, attacks the Spain defence on Day 1 of the HSBC SVNS at National Stadium in Singapore in a Friday, May 3, 2024, handout photo.Photo by Mike Lee /The Canadian Press

SINGAPORE — Canada’s women evened their record at the Singapore Sevens with a 28-7 win over Spain after opening with a 5-0 loss to Ireland.

The Canadian women, who came into the rugby sevens tournament in fifth place in the season standings after six events, wrap up Pool A play Saturday against unbeaten New Zealand.

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Carissa Norsten scored two tries and Alysha Corrigan and Krissy Scurfield added singles in the win over Spain. Chloe Daniels kicked three conversions and Breanne Nicholas booted one.

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