Toulon

Sale's Number 10, Wasps' Prop move, Warrior's exit and Jackson leaves Ireland

Late try gives Irish province place in semi-finals

Haskell hit by offers, Rensburg to return, Reunited with Saracens and Nonu on the out

New Zealand international Liam Messam will join Toulon next season after signing a two-year contract with the French club.

France could be without Mathieu Bastareaud in the upcoming Six Nations tournament after he was cited for a direct homophobic abuse in the recently concluded European Champions Cup tournament against Benetton Treviso.

Josua Tuisova starred with a double as Toulon went on to blank Benetton Treviso 36-0 to reach the top position in Pool 5 of the European Champions Cup on Sunday.

Anthony Watson scored a double as Bath went on to claim the top position in Pool 5 of the European Champions Cup with a 26-21 win over Toulon at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Toulon successfully manged to overcome a second half burst from Scarlets to win their European Champions Cup opener with a 21-20 margin at Stade Felix Mayol on Sunday.

Scrum-half Rhys Webb has decided to switch to French side Toulon ahead of the next summer placing doubt on his future with Wales.

Toulon have acquired the services of South Africa international JP Pietersen for the upcoming season on a two-year deal.

Rugby Rumours: Halfpenny on the market, Tiger Blossom, Ackermann's intro and Samu returns

Rugby Rumours: Reds to Chiefs, Moriaty wanted by Saints, Tigers hunt Eastmond and French move for Nayacalevu

Toulon's outgoing head coach Richard Cockerill is not mourning over Leigh Halfpenny's departure to New Zealand to join the British and Irish Lions as the Top 14 club lost the 2016-17 finals to Clermont by 22-16 at Stade de France on Sunday.

Rugby Rumours: Toulon eye Kuridrani, Another SA Sarrie, Pricey Picamoles and Spies the Saint

Rugby Rumours: Faf de Shark, Danty's French move, Jantjies in the Prem and Goromaru heads home

Rugby Rumours: Mike's Irish move, Steyn to Worcs, Narbonne from Glaws and Bath's Prop struggle

French club Toulon have confirmed the exit of head coach Mike Ford with Richard Cockerill taking in charge of the team.

Rugby Rumours: Dual Vakatawa, Bath entice Halfpenny, Racing for Ryan and No.8s at Glaws

The road to Edinburgh resumes for eight teams this weekend as the European Champions Cup returns from a 10–week hiatus for four scintillating quarter-final matchups.

Rugby Rumours: O'Conner's exit, Goosen's return, Plisson pushed and Gray brothers