Ex-Wigan and Hull KR second-row Joel Tomkins follows brother Sam to Catalans Dragons by signing a two-year deal in Perpignan.

The Great Britain Lions tour down under - view the schedule and details of live coverage on the BBC TV, iPlayer and online.

Australia win the men's World Cup Nines after beating New Zealand, while their trans-Tasman rivals claim the women's crown.

Super League club Hull FC hand 38-year-old forward Gareth Ellis a new one-year deal and sign Joe Cator from Leigh Centurions.

England's men and women both win their opening pool games at the inaugural World Cup Nines in Sydney.

New Zealand's Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss their Tests against Great Britain after being banned for his involvement in a brawl.

Castleford sign half-back Danny Richardson from Super League champions St Helens for an undisclosed fee.

Huddersfield Giants sign Samoa prop James Gavet from National Rugby League side Newcastle Knights on a two-year contract.

Salford Red Devils sign utility back Elliot Kear, winger Rhys Williams and forward Luke Yates from London Broncos.

Wakefield utility-back Ryan Hampshire signs a new two-year deal, weeks after he looked set to leave the club.

The strength of the Great Britain Lions squad can be judged by the players not involved, writes Dave Woods.