SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—Natasha Smith scored three tries Sunday as Canada made history by defeating Papua New Guinea 22-8 for its first ever win at the Rugby League World Cup. While many of the Canada Ravens have impressive rugby union credentials, they are new to the 13-woman code. The men’s side of the World Cup is a 14-country competition that wraps up Dec. 2 in Brisbane with a championship doubleheader that includes the women’s final. The Canadian men were beaten in qualifying by the U.S. Canada and the U.S. are hosting the 2025 World Cup, meaning the Canadian men and women will qualify automatically. Read more: Canada Ravens learning quickly ahead of Women’s Rugby League World Cup debut Tonga stuns New Zealand at Rugby League World CupRead more about:

Source: thestar November 19, 2017 16:18 UTC