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.

MARTIN SAMUEL CHIEF SPORTSWRITER - Rugby League claims to have an 'enviable track record' when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion. Except fundamentalist Christians, it seems.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

Online beauty retailer Escentual has analysed sales figures to reveal the top ten male scents for Christmas 2019, and retro fragrances released in the '90s and noughties dominate the list.

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's the daughter of one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood and a beloved singer in France. Lily-Rose Depp was channeling some serious glam appeal on Friday in New York City.

Amber Heard ridicules Johnny Depp for claiming he is a victim of domestic violence in an explosive tape recording from 2016, exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com.

Joanne Harris's bestselling novel Chocolat, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, was inspired by France's picturesque south west.

The 41-acre estate, first listed for almost $3.4 million, is now shown as sold at a price of $1,350,000, despite the Lexington Herald-Leader reporting its worth at $2.33 million.

Days after co-starring in the Jonas Brothers' new music video, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner shared a sweet kiss in Sherman Oaks.

While Game of Thrones was a huge hit for HBO, legions of vocal fans have spoken out against the final season, and now author George R.R. Martin has hinted his books will have a different ending.

The actress - who was recently unveiled as Clinique's new Global Brand Ambassador - attended an event at Somerset House, London, on Friday

The 22-year-old British actress is the star of a new Audi commercial which is set to debut on television during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The Game of Thrones actress, 24, opted for a typically quirky yet stylish look as she donned the plaid mini with a pair of chunky white knee-high boots.

PAUL THOMAS on.. VE celebrations in lockdown

Cafes and restaurants will slowly reopen over the next few weeks with states like Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia moving quicker than others.

Another group of suspected migrants have been intercepted by Border Force officers in Kent today as the huge increase in crossings since lockdown was imposed continues.

Emre Can has bemoaned former manager Maurizio Sarri's decision to exclude him from the Juventus squad before the midfielder's £21million move to Borussia Dortmund.

Video footage of a Ferrari LaFerrari tearing along the German Autobahn was posted on social media. The £1.7million sports car hit 231mph racing along an unrestricted section of the motorway.

The 24-year-old German has scored 27 goals in all competitions this season and has fired RB Leipzig into the Champions League quarter-finals and made them Bundesliga title contenders.

The image was from when the grieving 34-year-old attended the Grammy Awards with the late 33-year-old rapper (born Ermias Asghedom) on February 10 at Staples Center

Kacey Musgraves wowed the crowd at the Austin City Limits Festival on Sunday with selections from her Grammy-winning album Golden Hour. She gave Lizzo a shout-out from the stage.

The 40-year-old singer was up for two awards for her first foray into the solo world, but lost out to Norah Jones, which prompted Robin to turn on his charm.

Scooter Braun gushed over client Ariana Grande following her five Grammy Nominations during a FaceTime conversation: 'Super proud of this one.'

Lizzo strutted out the charm and charisma as she flaunted her curves in spaghetti-strap leotard ensemble for iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour in Tampa on Sunday.

Spanish talk show celebrity, Raul De Molina talks about his life as an award winning photo journalist in Miami, Florida during the 1980s before he became famous on television.

The 30-year-old singer beamed while walking the red carpet with his five-year-old daughter Royalty on Sunday at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

The Havana hitmaker, 22, whipped off the voluminous overskirt to reveal a sizzling mini dress underneath as she arrived solo at the Grammys after-party in at NeueHouse Hollywood, LA on Sunday.

Lana Del Rey, having snagged two Grammy nominations, had no choice but to dazzle for the evening's red carpet with boyfriend Sean Larkin at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

WILL KELLEHER: The 25-year-old is suspended for three weeks, so will miss matches against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia, but can appeal - and Australia may pursue that option.

WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Reece Hodge has been banned for all of Australia's remaining pool matches at the World Cup after a disciplinary panel agreed he should have been sent off against Fiji.

Shen is currently on holiday in Fiji with her fiancé Shaun Hampson and their two children.

Love Island Australia will not be filmed locally this year, Channel Nine has confirmed.

Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, 28, released a new single yesterday called 'Fearless,' which she dedicated to Fiji and people affected by climate change. All the proceeds, she said, would go to her non-profit.

Australia responded to defeat to Wales with an emphatic win against Uruguay on Saturday as the Wallabies secured an emphatic 45-10 defeat to put pressure back on their rivals in the pool.

Love Island Australia intruder Eoghan Murphy, 24, caused chaos during Monday night's premiere episode.

Love Island Australia's second season premiered on Channel Nine on Monday night.