Rugby league star Willie Mason is heading to France to play for renouned rugby club Toulon.

He signed a one-year contract and the move is a switch of codes for him.

Mason was sacked on Saturday by his Super League club Hull KR when they discovered he had met with the French club's directors.

He has reportedly been offered $530,000 per year with the option to extend his contract for a year if he makes 15 starts next season.