Canadian women's rugby 7s falls short against U.S., Great Britain at Sydney's Sevens Series

Canadian rugby sevens player Bianca Farella, right, is tackled during her team's 14-12 loss to the United States on Thursday at the Sydney Sevens tournament in Sydney, Australia. (Matt King/Getty Images - image credit)The Canadian women's rugby sevens team suffered losses to the United States and Great Britain on Thursday to open the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Sydney, Australia. WATCH | Women's World Rugby Sevens Series Sydney: Canada vs. Great Britain:The Americans continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the opening half, moving the ball quickly across the field. WATCH | Men's World Rugby Sevens Series Sydney: Canada vs. Argentina:Great Britian led Canada 14-0 at halftime following tries from Jade Shekells and Heather Cowell. Grace Crompton added to Great Britain's lead before Apps scored a try for Canada late in the second half.