Julianne Zussman

Julianne Zussman (born January 23, 1987) is a Canadian rugby union player. She represented Canada at three World Cups.[1][2] She was named as fullback on the dream team of the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.[3] In 2016, she was the recipient of the Gillian Florence Award from Rugby Canada. She is the assistant coach of the University of Victoria women's rugby program.

Julianne Zussman
Date of birth (1987-01-23) January 23, 1987
Place of birthOttawa, Ontario
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
UniversityMcGill University
AISTS
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flyhalf, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Town of Mount Royal RFC ()
– McGill Marlets ()
– Velox Valhallians ()
– Castaway Wanderers ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Rugby Quebec ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007-2018  Canada 44 (108)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2008  Canada
Teams coached
Years Team
– Victoria Vikes
Medal record
Women's rugby union
Representing  Canada
World Cup
2014 FranceTeam competition

Zussman attended McGill University, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in international development.[4] During university she was named the RSEQ rookie-of-the-year in 2004 and an all-conference status in 2005.[5] She completed her Masters in Sport Administration (MSA) at the AISTS in Switzerland.[6]

Zussman has played rugby for the Town of Mount Royal RFC and the Castaway Wanderers.

References
  1. Ben Kerr, lastwordonsports.com (30 June 2014). "Canada's Roster Announced for Women's Rugby World Cup". Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. Bryan Kelly, Rugby Canada Communications (BC Rugby.com) (31 July 2014). "Canada roster announced for Women's World Cup opener vs France". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  3. Americas Rugby News (2017-08-28). "Americas trio named to World Cup Dream Team". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  4. Dan Plouffe, Sportsottawa.com (14 August 2012). "Ottawa player 'stoked' for local NACRA rugby tourney". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  5. Earl Zukerman and Mark Sheldon (2017-01-01). "McGill rugby grad Zussman helps Canada win Can-Am Series title in San Diego". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  6. Rugby Canada.ca (2014). "Rugby Canada: Player Profile - Julianne Zussman". Retrieved 2 October 2014.
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