Rugby: Ferns beat Canada

The Black Ferns convincingly won their one-off rugby test against Canada 32-5 in Vancouver today.

Otago utility back Claire Richardson and Canterbury fullback Stacey Lene both scored twice in the first half, while Waikato's Regina Sheck and Exia Shelford grabbed a try each in the second half.

Five players made their Black Ferns debut -- Melissa Ruscoe from Canterbury, Waikato's Lauren Engebretsen and the Auckland trio of Justine Lavea, Aroha Moore and Mel Ngatai.

The Black Ferns' could meet the Canadians again, or England, in the Churchill Cup final next week if they win their opening match against the US in Calgary on Sunday.

Score: New Zealand 32 (Claire Richardson 2, Stacey Lene 2, Regina Sheck, Exia Shelford tries; Hannah Myers con) Canada 5 ( Kristy Heemskirk)

- NZPA