Julia 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.
| Date of birth | 13 July 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editSchell attended the University of Guelph and plays for the Guelp Redcoats. She studied Sociology.
Rugby career
editSchell 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]
References
edit- ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Tuttosi grabs hat trick as Canada rout Japan". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Canada outmuscle Italy to clinch Quarter Final spot". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Canada defeat USA to set up Quarter Final rematch". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Burnes, Campbell (2023-07-09). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.