Biography
Julia Margaret Schell, born 13 July 1996 in Uxbridge, Ontario, is a Canadian rugby union player known for her attacking flair and versatility. While she primarily plays at fly-half, she is also comfortable at fullback. Standing 5 ft 5 in (165 cm), Schell has established herself as a key figure for Canada on the international stage. Off the field, she studied sociology at the University of Guelph.
List of Teams Played For
- Guelph Redcoats
- Trailfinders
- Canada women’s national rugby team
Rugby World Cups Played
- 2021 Rugby World Cup (delayed, played in New Zealand)
- 2025 Rugby World Cup (England, silver medalist)
Key Career Moments
- Made her international test debut for Canada in 2021 against the United States.
- Competed at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup, featuring in all three Pool matches.
- In 2023, scored a try in Canada’s 66–7 victory over South Africa in Madrid during a test series.
- Started in Canada’s 21–52 loss to the Black Ferns in the 2023 Pacific Four Series.
- Selected again for the 2025 Pacific Four Series.
- Named in Canada’s 2025 Rugby World Cup squad.
- Scored a record-breaking six tries in Canada’s 65–7 win over Fiji during the 2025 World Cup — the most tries ever by a Canadian in a Rugby World Cup match.
- Won a silver medal at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.
Personal Life
Schell attended the University of Guelph, where she studied sociology. Further details about her personal life were not specified in the provided text.