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Garry Schofield: Leeds Rhinos legend reveals brain damage diagnosis

Former Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain centre Garry Schofield has revealed he has been diagnosed with brain damage.

The 59-year-old, who made more than 250 appearances for Leeds as well as playing for Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants, made the details public in his final column for the Total Rugby League newspaper, external.

Schofield, who scored 31 tries in 46 caps for Great Britain, is stepping back from media work within the sport as a result of his condition.

He said he had received the diagnosis in March 2023 and will eventually develop dementia.

Schofield underwent surgery to have an eye removed in September 2022 which he says led to “headaches, migraines, forgetfulness, anxiety and lack of concentration, all of which led to my brain damage diagnosis”.


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