The 34-year-old will be officially unveiled at a press conference at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium next Thursday and join up with his new team-mates after a period of rest and recovery.

Great Britain suffered a third straight defeat on their tour of New Zealand after they were beaten 23-8 in Christchurch. The series whitewash increases the pressure on Wayne Bennett.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUIGHES: Sportsmail has learned that pursuing the sale, brought to the table by chief executive Robert Elstone, was approved at a board meeting last week.

Wane left Wigan after guiding his hometown team to a third Grand Final at the end of the 2018 season and has spent the last year working as high performance coach for the Scottish Rugby Union.

Super League clubs are threatening legal action against Catalan Dragons if there is a significant financial loss at their clubs following the signing of Isreal Folau. 

Super League clubs are set to confront Catalans Dragons officials at a board meeting this morning amid talk of a revolt over the French club's controversial signing of Israel Folau.

Super League clubs have voted to tighten up the rules to prevent further controversial additions to the competition following the Catalans Dragons' signing of Israel Folau.

Clubs on Wednesday voted to give themselves ‘greater authority’ to stop similar contentious moves following outrage at the French side’s move for the former Wallaby. 

Rugby league clubs have been bizarrely prevented from defending their commitment to diversity, following instructions by Super League not to discuss the controversial signing of Israel Folau.

IAN HERBERT: Wakefield Trinity, where Folau's new club Catalans Dragons arrive this weekend, do not need to answer to anyone on diversity. Prop Keegan Hirst wondered how he would survive.

The disgraced cross-code star has already proved the most contentious signing in the competition's 25-year history after joining the Dragons on a one-year deal.

Israel Folau moved a step closer to making his Super League debut after being named in Catalans Dragons' 21-man squad for Saturday's match against Castleford in Perpignan.

IAN HERBERT AT STADE GILBERT BRUTUS, PERPIGNAN: In the back corridors of this place, they were insisting last night that the storm around him will quickly subside.

IAN HERBERT: It doesn't take a leap of imagination to see why Israel Folau felt he would find sanctuary at Perpignan, in the lee of the Pyrenees. His compatriot and team-mate James Maloney observed that.

Rugby league fans turned out in their numbers as Salford came from 14-2 down to stun Betfred Super League leaders Wigan 18-14 in a dramatic finish at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Leeds Rhinos could face punishment from the Rugby Football League after taking a decision not to travel to their Super League fixture with Catalans Dragons in Spain.

Super League clubs have been warned they must make a seismic U-turn and reunite with the Rugby Football League if they are to survive the coronavirus crisis.

The 12 Super League clubs broke away from the RFL midway through 2018 in a bid to increase revenues with the current television deal with Sky up for renewal next year.

Khan, who has just come off a £7million payday after beating Billy Dib last week, revealed at a press conference at his gym that the blockbuster fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, according to talkSPORT.

Manny Pacquiao takes on the Keith Thurman tonight for US viewers whilst UK viewers will have to wait until very early morning on Sunday. Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know for the fight.

Jinkee Pacquiao, 40, is a socialite, politician and wife of record-breaking Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. FEMAIL looks at their remarkable love story and the lavish life they lead today.

Johnny Depp takes over as lead vocalist for a cover of David Bowie's classic song Heroes from Hollywood Vampires upcoming album Rise.

The civil case has been scheduled for February 3 2020 by a Virginia judge.

The Aquaman star's sleeveless frock was tied at the waist with a large sash. She wore tan sandals and styled her blonde hair in a chignon.

Nicolas Cage told the New York Times Magazine that he's responsible for getting Johnny Depp to focus on acting over music by talking him into doing the audition that made him a star.

The Hollywood Vampires finished album number two in none other than band member Johnny Depp's own studio. Aerosmith's Joe Perry, who does lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals for

The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, 20, made sure she turned heads at the event in a stunning pink Chanel strapless corset top and matching mini skirt.

The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, 20, looked breathtaking in the flowing sleeveless dress which hugged her petite frame.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Model and actress Lily-Rose, 20, turned heads this week wearing a pink strapless Chanel dress and matching scarf at the Venice Film Festival.

The actor, 56, was in high demand as he departed Rome to make his way to Venice, stopping to sign autographs for a slew of fans on Thursday.

On Thursday, Johnny Depp was well-dressed in a crisp burnt sienna suit as he attended the Honoring Dinner for his new film Waiting For The Barbarians at the 76th Venice Film Festival.

Johnny Depp looked every inch the A-lister as he arrived at the Venice Film Festival ahead of the premiere of Waiting For The Barbarians on Friday.

Her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, filed a motion against a privacy request she made in their bitter legal battle. And on Friday, Amber Heard stepped out with a pal in Los Angeles.

The Sweeney Todd actor, 56, once again showcased his kooky style as he arrived at the event in a midnight blue tuxedo jacket and blue lens shades.

Johnny Depp looked every inch the A-lister as he received a tribute from French actress Catherine Deneuve during the 45th Deauville American Film Festival in France on Sunday.

She confirmed her romance with actor Timothée Chalamet in a series of steamy make-out photos in Capri, Italy that made headlines last week. 

The 20-year-old genetically blessed daughter of Hollywood star Johnny Depp and French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis showed off her fabulous figure when she was seen out Wednesday.

Johnny Depp's star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame was defaced with profanity on Thursday by a vandal who wrote : 'phoney a** b****.'

These Hollywood darlings have been linked since September of 2018, and now they're starring in a film together. Lily-Rose Depp and Timothee Chalamet appeared at the premiere for The King.

The Coronation Street star, 35, paid tribute to his lost loved one in a touching Instagram post on Sunday, and said Charlie was 'loved by everyone.'

Depp is suing Heard for $50million claiming she defamed him by writing an op-ed in 2016 about domestic violence. She did not include his name in but he says she publicly implicated him by writing it.

Jonny Depp hired Buckley LLP to represent him against his former entertainment law firm, parting ways with Buckley this past January. The firm wants to take a lien against Depp's LA homes.

Johnny Depp has been ordered to submit his drug and alcohol medical records by the judge presiding over his £50m defamation case against ex wife Amber Heard.

The actor, 56, looked in high spirits as he rocked out to the star-studded crowd at at the opening of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday night.

Kym Marsh, 43, hired makeup artist Armand Beasley to turn her into the lead character in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise on Saturday.

The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, 20, cut a casual figure in a pair of high-waisted jeans with a black vest top.

Amanda Large, from Downpatrick, met ghost Jack Teague and within two years had sailed into international waters to wed him at sea using a spiritual medium.

Timothee Chalamet and Kiernan Shipka are two of Hollywood's rising young stars. And, to the delight of fans, they're also great friends.

As if this international film star didn't have enough legal troubles on his plate already, he's taking on the legacy of a particularly embattled music legend with an unauthorized new project.

She was last seen with beau Timothée Chalamet in late October for a dinner date in Los Angeles. And over two months later, Lily-Rose Deep was spotted with another handsome leading man.