Derrick Schofield

Derrick Schofield (4 February 1928 – 25 August 1999) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Rochdale Hornets (two spells), Halifax, Castleford and Dewsbury, as a , or .

Playing career Born in Rochdale, Lancashire, Schofield began his professional rugby league career with his hometown club Rochdale Hornets in 1949. He played as a er during his early career, but switched to on the suggestion of Hornets coach Cec Fifield.

International honours Schofield won caps for England while at Rochdale Hornets in 1952 against Wales, in 1953 against France, and won a cap for Great Britain while at Halifax in 1955 against New Zealand.

Schofield also represented Great Britain while at Halifax between 1952 and 1956 against France (1 non-Test match).