Rugby League
Nigel Heslop, Oldham's 31-year-old former England rugby union winger, has signed an 18-month contract with the Super League club after deciding not to retire.
Mark Elia, St Helens' New Zealand international centre, has been appointed player-coach of French club Albi.
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