Scarratt scores 16 points, England beats Canada 21-9 in women's rugby WCup final

PARIS - Emily Scarratt scored 16 points, including a crucial late try, as England defeated Canada 21-9 Sunday in the final of the women's rugby World Cup.

After England dominated in the first half, Canada closed to within two points on a Magali Harvey penalty halfway through the second.

But Scarratt kicked a penalty of her own a minute later, then capped the scoring with a try six minutes from the end regulation.

Harvey had all of Canada's points on three penalties and finished the tournament with 61 points, second only to Scarratt's 70.

It was Canada's first appearance in the World Cup final, while England won its second title after finishing runner-up to New Zealand the last three tournaments.

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  Canada's Hilary Leith, center, is tackled by, from left, England's Katy McLean, Margaret Alphonsi and Rochelle Clark, during a final match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2014, England against Canada, at Jean Bouin stadium, in Paris, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)