Julia Schell
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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.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-31 |title=Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand |url=https://rugby.ca/en/news/2022/08/canada-s-women-s-rugby-world-cup-squad-named-for-new-zealand |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=Rugby Canada |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mockford |first=Sarah |date=2022-10-16 |title=Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada |url=https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-world-cup/canada-womens-rugby-world-cup-squad-145235 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Rugby World |language=en-US}} She featured in all three Pool games at the World Cup.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-09 |title=Tuttosi grabs hat trick as Canada rout Japan |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/10/09/tuttosi-grabs-hat-trick-as-canada-rout-japan/ |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-10-16 |title=Canada outmuscle Italy to clinch Quarter Final spot |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/10/15/canada-outmuscle-italy-to-clinch-quarter-final-spot/ |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-10-23 |title=Canada defeat USA to set up Quarter Final rematch |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/10/23/canada-defeat-usa-to-set-up-quarter-final-rematch/ |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-16 |title=Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2023/03/15/seven-new-names-in-canada-squad-for-spain-tour/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-15 |title=Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener |url=https://rugby.ca/en/news/2023/03/kevin-rouet-names-canada-s-women-s-rugby-team-roster-for-spain-tour-and-pacific-four-series-opener |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=Rugby Canada |language=en}} She scored a try in Canada's 66–7 win over South Africa in Madrid, Spain.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-25 |title=One-sided win for Canada over South Africa |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2023/03/25/one-sided-win-for-canada-over-south-africa/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-25 |title=Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa |url=https://rugby.ca/en/news/2023/03/canada-s-women-s-rugby-team-opens-2023-with-convincing-win-over-south-africa |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Rugby Canada |language=en}} She started in her sides Pacific Four loss to the Black Ferns, they went down 21–52.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-09 |title=Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa |url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2023/07/08/black-ferns-fly-past-canada-in-front-of-record-crowd-in-ottawa/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Americas Rugby News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Burnes |first=Campbell |date=2023-07-09 |title=Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory |url=https://www.allblacks.com/news/winning/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=allblacks.com |language=en-NZ}}
She was selected in the Canadian side for the 2025 Pacific Four Series.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-04 |title=36 players selected to Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team to defend Pacific Four Series title |url=https://rugby.ca/en/news/2025/04/36-players-selected-to-canada-s-women-s-rugby-team-to-defend-pacific-four-series-title |url-status=live |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Rugby Canada |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-04 |title=Canada names expanded 36-player women's rugby roster for Pacific Four Series |url=https://www.tsn.ca/rugby/canada-names-expanded-36-player-women-s-rugby-roster-for-pacific-four-series-1.2282828 |url-status=live |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=TSN |language=en-CA}}
References
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{{Canada 2021 WRWC Squad}}
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Category:Canadian female rugby union players
Category:Canada women's international rugby union players
Category:Rugby union fly-halves
Category:University of Guelph alumni
Category:Sportspeople from Guelph
Category:Rugby union players from Ontario
Category:Ealing Trailfinders Women players
Category:Canadian expatriate rugby union players
Category:Expatriate rugby league players in England