The Garry Schofield Column: Hull KR right to make Tony Smith call but experienced boss will be back

Things can change pretty quickly in sport. It doesn’t seem very long since we were raving about Hull KR reaching the play-offs, where they swept…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Hull FC’s Josh Reynolds failure shows risk of marquee signings

So Hull FC have cut their losses on Josh Reynolds – and I can’t say I’m too disappointed by his departure. The development came as…

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The Garry Schofield Column: What we learned from England’s victory over All Stars

Well done England on beating the Combined Nations All Stars. But in terms of preparation for what’s to come this autumn, I’m not sure how…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Combined Nations All Stars will beat England again this week

I’m already looking forward to Origin II in Perth a week on Sunday. The first match in Sydney was both entertaining, and from a Northern…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Half-term report and marks for every Super League club

We’re past the halfway point, and we’ve seen how the 25th Super League season is taking shape. So in the style of a school head,…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Challenge Cup final verdict as stubborn Wigan Warriors win out

So near yet so far. I really feel for Huddersfield and owner Ken Davy, who has put so much into the club and was within…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My predictions for Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup finals

I can’t wait to check out the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, and I reckon we’ve got a good chance of seeing two cracking Cup…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Memories of ‘innovative and ambitious’ Maurice Lindsay

I’m not sure we’ll ever see another Rugby League administrator like Maurice Lindsay. Like many, I had my run-ins with him, and I certainly didn’t…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Will Rugby League listen to IMG?

I welcome the news that the Rugby Football League and Super League, having made up and got back together after their messy split, have entered…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Great to see British coaches battle for Challenge Cup

Well done to Matty Peet and Ian Watson. I might not have called the Challenge Cup semi-finals correctly, but I’m still pleased at the prospect…

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