The Catalans Dragons club is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Harry Jepson OBE.

Catalans Dragons Chairman Bernard Guasch said: “It is with much sadness that I have learned of the death of Harry Jepson.

He was a great servant of our sport and he will be remembered forever here at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Harry Jepson.”

A minute of applause will be held Saturday at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium before the kick-off in his memory.