Julia Schell

Julia Schell

Date of birth	(1996-07-13) 13 July 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Uxbridge, Ontario
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Current team Trailfinders Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) Guelph Redcoats () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021–   Canada 27 (79) Correct as of 2025-09-01

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

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

Rugby career

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]}

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]} She scored six tries in her sides 65–7 thrashing of Fiji in their first game of the tournament. ^{[16] [17]} It is the most tries scored by a Canadian in a Rugby World Cup match. ^[17]

References

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. On August 23, 2025 she scored 6 second half tries in Canada's opening group stage match versus Fiji". 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.
16. Smith, Emma (23 August 2025). "Women's Rugby World Cup results: Julia Schell scores six tries as Canada beat Fiji 65-7". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
17. "Schell's Record-Breaking Six-Try Haul Powers Canada to 65–7 Win Over Fiji in World Cup Opener". Rugby Canada. 23 August 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.