The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for England’s World Cup opener against Samoa

Perhaps we shouldn’t read too much into the 50-point margin of England’s win over Fiji last Friday. But it’s much better than a defeat, and…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Castleford Tigers’ halfback recruitment shows promise

There’s going to be a new look to the Castleford Tigers playmaking positions with Gareth Widdop and Jacob Miller arriving, Jake Trueman heading to Hull…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Paul Wellens is ready to take on St Helens job

It’s no surprise that St Helens have gone for Paul Wellens as their new coach in succession to the all-conquering Kristian Woolf. I’m pleased to…

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The Garry Schofield Column: There is little new in IMG’s underwhelming proposals

They called it Rugby League’s “most comprehensive consultation ever” – but I have to say I’m a bit underwhelmed by IMG’s proposals for progressing the…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Marc Sneyd can make an impact for England

What an opportunity for Marc Sneyd! Jonny Lomax’s bicep injury has led to the Salford halfback getting an England World Cup call-up along with his…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My England squad for the World Cup

We’re all eagerly awaiting the announcement of Shaun Wane’s World Cup squad, and we’ll all have our own ideas about who should be among the…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Solid foundations for Leeds Rhinos but St Helens still too good

Congratulations to St Helens, commiserations to Leeds Rhinos. I was hoping my old club would upset the odds at Old Trafford, but there was no…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Super League Grand Final

Having made the Grand Final with that great win at Wigan Warriors, I can see Leeds Rhinos finishing the job against St Helens on Saturday….

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The Garry Schofield Column: Mark Applegarth facing tough job at Wakefield Trinity

Good luck to Mark Applegarth in his new role as coach of Wakefield Trinity. He’s certainly served his time in preparation for the job, having…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My predictions for the Super League play-off semi-finals

We’ve got a couple of intriguing play-off semi-finals – Wigan Warriors versus Leeds Rhinos on Friday and St Helens against Salford Red Devils on Saturday…

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