 At the time Scroby was serving in the army and played for the British Army rugby union team against the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.During his 315 appearances for Halifax between 28 August 1959 and 28 February 1970, he scored 22 tries.He played in one Championship final - in 1965 when Halifax beat St. Helens 15–7 at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 22 May 1965.