By Canadian Press

Canadian women defend Pan Am rugby sevens gold with 24-10 win over United States

Jul 28, 2019 | 2:26 PM

LIMA, Peru — The Canadian women’s rugby sevens team has successfully defended its Pan Am Games title.

Asia Hogan-Rochester scored three tries and Breanne Nicholas added another in a 24-10 win over the United States on Sunday at the Complejo Deportivo Villa Maria Del Triunfo rugby field.

Kayla Canett-Oca and Ilona Maher scored tries for the Americans.

The Canadians dominated the Lima tournament, outscoring the competition 175-0 entering the final.

Extra time was needed in the bronze-medal games. Colombia topped Brazil 29-24 in the women’s game and the American men defeated Brazil 24-19.

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The Canadian men’s side will go for a third straight Pan Am gold later Sunday against Argentina.

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