Julia Sugawara

Julia Sugawara (born November 27, 1982) is a Canadian rugby union player. She has represented at three World Cups in 2006, 2010, and 2014.

Sugawara plays for Burnaby Lake and represents the province of BC. She spent a year with the Saracens in 2009-2010. Returning to British Columbia, she coaches a BC Highschool team in Surrey/White Rock and also referees high school and division 2 women's games.

In 2011, she was awarded the Colette McAuley Award for her consistent efforts giving back to the game of rugby. She is a teacher's aide for special needs children.