The most talented rugby league player produced by Britain in the 1980s — 46 Great Britain caps and the most complete British back of his era.
The most talented rugby league player produced by Britain in the 1980s — 46 Great Britain caps and the most complete British back of his era. Rugby league is a sport of immense physicality, requiring sustained excellence across a long and physically punishing professional season. Career highlights included 46 Great Britain caps, Man of Steel, Championship winner. The true measure of a great rugby league athlete is the ability to perform consistently over an extended period, and Garry's career record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. The longevity and quality of Garry's achievements place them firmly among the most respected figures in the modern history of rugby league. The standard Garry Schofield set across his career in rugby league reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.
46 Great Britain caps
He scored a hat-trick against Papua New Guinea in the 1987 World Cup — the finest individual Rugby League World Cup performance by a British player.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 46 Great Britain caps
- Man of Steel
- Championship winner