Rugby League

The ex-footballers and former rugby player siphoned off money meant to help poor African children.

Challenge Cup holders Catalans Dragons are to defend the trophy in 2019 as part of a new sponsorship deal with Coral.

Catalans Dragons appoint prop Remi Casty as their captain for the 2019 Super League season.

England centre Kallum Watkins will make his first appearance since May in Sunday's testimonial match against Castleford.

Hull KR are cleared to return to Craven Park seven weeks after a floodlight collapse forced its closure.

Super League clubs are considering plans to extend the use of the marquee player rule, according to chief executive Robert Elstone.

Warrington Wolves reveal they will sign England stand-off Gareth Widdop from St George Illawarra from the 2020 season.

Wigan's Zak Hardaker says his stay in rehab has 'given him the tools' to learn from his drugs ban and drink-driving conviction.

Ex-Barrow forward James Duerden is banned from all sport for four years after a positive performance-enhancing drugs test.

Huddersfield Giants hooker Adam O'Brien agrees a new three-year contract at the John Smith's Stadium.

Castleford's Joe Wardle joins Tigers' Super League rivals Huddersfield Giants, as Jordan Rankin moves in the other direction.

Salford Red Devils sign prop Adam Walker, despite him still having two months of a 20-month ban for cocaine to serve.

Thomas Minns is banned for 16 months after testing positive for cocaine while a Hull KR player.

St Helens prop Matty Lees signs a new three-year contract with the Super League club until the end of the 2021 season.

Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith should pass 400 games after signing a two-year deal ahead of his 19th NRL season.

St Helens forward Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook signs a new one-year deal with the Super League club.

England half-back Luke Gale is to miss a "big chunk" of 2019 for Castleford after he ruptures an Achilles tendon.

Red Star Belgrade's trip to Millom will be the first live streamed game in the 2019 Challenge Cup.

Leeds Rhinos sign former Hull KR forward James Donaldson on a one-year deal following a successful trial.

Toronto Wolfpack say salary payment delays in December were a 'short-term' issue, after £5.87m investment is confirmed.