# Toulon

Last month

February 2023

# In Demand

Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours

The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Japan at the end of the season.

3.9k

Feb 15th 2023, 1:00 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Australian rugby great Giteau retires at 40

He was a key part of the Wallabies that reached. the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.

8.9k

Feb 3rd 2023, 6:34 PM

Last year

2022

# Concern

Covid-hit Montpellier see Top 14 fixture postponed ahead of trip to play Leinster

The French side are due in Dublin on Sunday week for a Champions Cup meeting with the province.

5.7k

Jan 7th 2022, 8:07 PM

All time

# Interim

James Coughlan placed in temporary charge of struggling Toulon

The three-time European champions have parted company with head coach Patrice Collazo.

14.8k

Oct 26th 2021, 5:44 PM

# New Challenge

Springboks star Kolbe left Toulouse to get out of 'comfort zone'

Kolbe scored 31 tries in 82 Toulouse appearances but with two years left on his contract opted to move to Toulon in August.

10.5k

Oct 15th 2021, 5:38 PM

# heading to france

Toulon confirm signing of Quinn Roux from Connacht

Roux’s exit from Connacht was announced in May.

7.8k

Jun 14th 2021, 3:28 PM

# Setback

France captain Ollivon set for long-term absence after serious knee injury

The injury could leave the 28-year-old sidelined for up to nine months.

6.1k

Jun 7th 2021, 6:22 PM

# History

'They're a team that we've struggled with' - Cullen wary of old foes Toulon

The Leinster boss has experienced defeat to Toulon as both a player and a coach.

6.7k

Apr 1st 2021, 3:17 PM

# latest

Doubts over Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne for Leinster's clash with Toulon

Scott Penny has been ruled out for Friday night’s Champions Cup game against the French side at the RDS.

9.6k

Mar 29th 2021, 2:57 PM

# Return of the Ma'a

Ma'a Nonu signs up for a second spell with Toulon at the age of 38

The Top 14 club contacted the former All Black following injuries to Anthony Belleau and Julien Heriteau.

9.8k

Sep 27th 2020, 11:06 AM

# Homeward Bound

Julian Savea targets New Zealand return after confirming Toulon departure

The 54-cap All Black previously played for the Hurricanes Super Rugby side in his native Wellington.

7.2k

May 14th 2020, 12:38 PM

# Homeward Bound

Big boost for Wales as Rhys Webb announces Toulon departure

The 31-cap scrum-half also played two Tests for the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand in 2017.

12.7k

Dec 30th 2019, 4:44 PM

# Top 14

Mourad Boudjellal sells majority share at Toulon but to remain on as club president

The 59-year-old says he is pleased to agree a deal with pharmaceuticals magnate Bernard Lemaitre.

5.2k

Dec 2nd 2019, 1:19 PM

# Au Revoir

Mourad Boudjellal no longer majority shareholder at Toulon - reports

Businessman Bernard Lemaître is believed to now own 65% of the shares in the club.

8.9k

Nov 30th 2019, 12:19 PM

# Mixing It Up

Friend shuffles his pack for Connacht team to face Toulouse

The province are looking to back up a brilliant win against Montpellier last week.

11.2k

Nov 22nd 2019, 12:52 PM

# Going Strong

Italy captain Parisse joins Toulon for another season in Top 14

The legendary number eight left Stade Francais on Friday.

6.8k

Jul 1st 2019, 12:08 PM

# Bienvenue

Toulon complete double swoop for Etzebeth and Milner-Skudder

The pair will join the French outfit following the conclusion of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

11.3k

Dec 14th 2018, 10:18 AM

# Punishment

Mathieu Bastareaud set for ban after forearm hit on opponent

The France star was sent off for thumping Christophe Samson.

6.9k

Sep 10th 2018, 11:13 AM

# FAKE NEWS

Toulon deny reports Chris Ashton has requested early release from contract

The winger has, in fact, asked for a contract extension with the French club.

6.8k

Jun 14th 2018, 4:30 PM

# Lyon's roar

Lyon advance to first Top 14 semi-final after extra-time stalemate with Toulon

The game finished level but Lyon progressed to face Montpellier due to the number of tries scored.

11.2k

May 19th 2018, 11:28 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Toulon, Champions Cup quarter-final

Two giants of European rugby went head-to-head for a place in the last four at Thomond Park.

110k

Mar 31st 2018, 4:15 PM

# formidable

Ashton, Guirado and Nonu: Toulon name star-studded side for Thomond Park

There’s no shortage of quality in the visitors’ XV.

13.8k

Mar 30th 2018, 7:08 PM

# formidable

Toulon warm up for Munster clash with seven-try rout of Clermomt

The French side are in Limerick next weekend.

17.0k

Mar 25th 2018, 9:06 PM

# famous win

Stunning Scarlets beat Toulon to book first Champions Cup quarter since 2007

An incredible game of rugby.

12.3k

Jan 20th 2018, 7:47 PM

# no defence

Toulon back Bastareaud after homophobic slur that could see France centre miss Six Nations

The 29-year-old was picked up on camera calling Treviso’s Sebastian Negri a ‘f**king f**got’ in the European Champions Cup yesterday.

12.2k

Jan 15th 2018, 5:51 PM

# Never e-neuf

Toulon bolster scrum-half options with All Black addition

Alby Mathewson has agreed a deal that includes an option for a second season in the south of France.

10.0k

Oct 16th 2017, 8:33 PM

# moving north

All Black centre Fekitoa puts international career to one side after signing for Toulon

“It has been the hardest decision of my life to leave New Zealand,” he said.

6.9k

Jul 21st 2017, 10:25 AM

# Surplus to Requirements

Toulon won't renew Leigh Halfpenny's contract for next season

The Welsh full back’s contract with the Top 14 side has expired.

13.4k

Jun 13th 2017, 5:29 PM

# winners

Clermont topple Toulon to claim French Top14 title

Morgan Parra kicked 17 points in a 22-16 win.

11.4k

Jun 4th 2017, 10:11 PM

# rivalry renewed

Leinster heading to Lyon for European semi-final clash with Clermont

The Top 14 side overcame Toulon in their quarter-final today.

18.6k

Apr 2nd 2017, 5:08 PM

# Recreational use

Toulon president suggests French rugby has a cocaine problem

Mourad Boudjellal has voiced his concerns after James O’Connor and Ali Williams were arrested in possession of the drug over the weekend.

12.5k

Feb 28th 2017, 10:38 AM

# Pastures new

'Boss' Giteau to leave Toulon for Japan

The Australian star has only recently returned to full fitness after five months sidelined with a broken ankle.

7.5k

Jan 30th 2017, 11:12 AM

# splash the cash

Chris Ashton set to join Toulon

The England winger will join the French side at the end of the season.

7.7k

Oct 25th 2016, 12:49 PM

# Champions Cup

Toulon less than impressive as three-time champions struggle to win over Sale

Failing to come away from Manchester without a bonus point could prove crucial for the Top 14 giants.

7.8k

Oct 21st 2016, 10:29 PM

# Cash OUt

Toulon's multi-millionaire owner is thinking of selling the Top 14 giants

“There is a strong chance that this will be my last year,” says Mourad Boudjellal.

11.6k

Sep 26th 2016, 8:17 PM

# ford thinking

Ford relishing chance to work 'with the biggest club in Europe' after agreeing terms with Toulon

The former Bath coach has signed a deal to become part of Toulon’s coaching staff.

5.1k

Sep 26th 2016, 1:56 PM

# New Drama

Boudjellal's Toulon vow to contest fine for breaking Top 14 salary cap

The RCT president reacted angrily to the decision against his club.

5.9k

Aug 11th 2016, 2:01 PM

# Dispute

Wallabies bring Giteau back for Rugby Championship despite Toulon discontent

Mourad Boudjellal is thought to be unhappy about Test rugby taking his players from Toulon.

5.5k

Jul 29th 2016, 11:32 AM

# New Challenge

Freddie Michalak is leaving Toulon for Top 14's newest side

The veteran out-half will join Lyon ahead of next season.

12.7k

May 2nd 2016, 10:21 AM

# Racing Man

O'Gara hopes Toulon win can spark winning culture at Racing

The former Munster and Ireland out-half was delighted to emerge with victory in Paris.

12.2k

Apr 11th 2016, 6:00 AM