Catalans Dragons have signed Wales international Gil Dudson on a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old from Abergavenny won the Challenge Cup and Super League as part of the Wigan squad in 2013.

The prop started playing league at 14 and represented Torfaen Tigers and Newport Titans before playing for the Celtic Crusaders.

Dudson made his Super League debut in 2009 before moving to Wigan, then Widnes and Salford, who he helped to the Grand Final last year.

%image('12152485', type='article-full', caption='Salford Red Devils' Joey Lussick (right) celebrates scoring the winning try with team-mate Gil Dudson during the Coral Challenge Cup, Semi Final at The Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens.', alt='Salford Red Devils' Joey Lussick (right) celebrates scoring the winning try with team-mate Gil Dudson during the Coral Challenge Cup, Semi Final at The Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens.')

The Wales international, who has scored two tries in 18 caps, is relishing a new challenge in Perpignan.

Dudson said: "It was a no-brainer for me - the squad that has been assembled is going to be up there challenging come the end of the season and I want to be a part of that.

“I’ve played with a few of the British lads before so I’m looking forward to linking up with them again.”

Dudson becomes Catalans' second signing for the 2021 season after the arrival of Mike McMeeken from Castleford last week.

Catalans coach Steve McNamara said: "Gil is a no-nonsense no-frills style of prop who has a big physical presence.

"His performances week to week are to a consistently high standard and he has matured into a genuine leader. We look forward to the influence he will bring to our team."