Julia Schell

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Julia Schell
Date of birth (1996-07-13) 13 July 1996 (age 29)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-Half
Current team Trailfinders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Guelph Redcoats ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–  Canada 19
Correct as of 2024-12-19

Julia Margaret Schell (born 13 July 1996) is a Canadian rugby union player. She competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup. She primarily plays fly-half but can also play at fullback.

Background

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Schell attended the University of Guelph and plays for the Guelph Redcoats. She studied sociology.

Rugby career

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Schell made her test debut against the United States in 2021 and competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[1][2] She featured in all three Pool games at the World Cup.[3][4][5] Schell wears a size US 7.5 Rugby Boot.

In 2023, She was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[6][7] She scored a try in Canada's 66–7 win over South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[8][9] She started in her sides Pacific Four loss to the Black Ferns, they went down 21–52.[10][11]

She was selected in the Canadian side for the 2025 Pacific Four Series.[12][13] In July 2025, she made the selection into Canada's Rugby World Cup squad.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  2. ^ Mockford, Sarah (16 October 2022). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Tuttosi grabs hat trick as Canada rout Japan". Americas Rugby News. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Canada outmuscle Italy to clinch Quarter Final spot". Americas Rugby News. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Canada defeat USA to set up Quarter Final rematch". Americas Rugby News. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  8. ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  11. ^ Burnes, Campbell (9 July 2023). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  12. ^ "36 players selected to Canada's Women's Rugby Team to defend Pacific Four Series title". Rugby Canada. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Canada names expanded 36-player women's rugby roster for Pacific Four Series". TSN. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  14. ^ "32-players named to Canada's squad for Rugby World Cup in England". Rugby Canada. 24 July 2025. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Buisa ruled out of Canada squad for Women's RWC 2025". Rugby World Cup. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.