Canada too good for dogged Ireland in WXV

Canada 21- 8 Ireland

Ireland lost 21-8 to host team Canada in Vancouver in their second match of the WXV1 tournament.

Despite a hearty performance, during which they lost Linda Djougang and Niamh O'Dowd to almost simultaneous yellow cards, Ireland fell short of a win after beating world champions New Zealand in their opening game.

The Maple Leafs managed a 21-3 half-time lead thanks to a penalty try and scores from Claire Gallagher and Julia Omokbuale.

Textbook rugby from Canada