Sugawara plays for Burnaby Lake and represents the province of BC.[3] 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.[3]