Rugby: Japan remain winless at Women's World Cup after loss to U.S.

Japan suffered their second loss at the Women's Rugby World Cup, 30-17, to the United States in Pool B on Saturday.The Sakura Fifteen led 5-3 at halftime thanks to scrumhalf Megumi Abe's fourth-minute try at Northland Events Centre in Whangarei but could add only two more tries in the second half against their opponents' four.Having allowed Joanna Kitlinski to go over for the Women's Eagles' first try five minutes after the break, Japan retook the lead in the 51st minute following a quick restart with wing Hinano Nagura diving over in the right corner for a 10-8 lead.Tries for Alev Kelter, …READ FULL ARTICLE