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Mourad Boudjellal, the current president for Toulon, claims that cocaine is quite popular in French rugby, among the controversy that is surrounding his squad’s full-back, James O'Connor.

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National Rugby League chief executive Todd Greenberg stated that fullback Ben Barba will have to serve his 12-match ban on his return to the sport.

Toulon have confirmed that they have acquired the services of Nation Rugby League star Ben Barba for the remainder of the Top 14 season.

French giants Toulon have signed Parramatta Eels wing Semi Radradra on a two-year deal which begins next season.

Toulon have signed Richard Cockerill as a consultant on a short-term deal at the request of their head coach Mike Ford.

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French club Racing 92 said on Tuesday that they will initiate legal action against Johan Goosen after his decision to retire for a change of career.

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that they are in discussion with the French club Montpellier owner and billionaire Mohed Altrad on a "potential shareholder interest".

England rugby coach Eddie Jones has fired a warning to George Ford, not to toss away his international career by signing with big-spending French club Toulon after reports surfaced in French media about reuniting the Bath fly-half with his father Mike, who recently took over as the head coach at the Top 14 club.

All Blacks great Dan Carter and his two teammates from French rugby club Racing 92 will take their case to the public prosecutor after private medical records were made public by media.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal announced on Monday that Mike Ford will replace Diego Dominguez as the new head coach of the first team.

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw's four-year stint with Gloucester will come to an end this season as he is set to join the Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne.

Montpellier announced that Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will join the Top 14 club next season.

Former Bath boss Mike Ford has been appointed backs coach at French side Toulon.

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal is mulling over to sell the club at the end of the season "to live another life".

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Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed that he will be available for selection for the British and Lions tour of New Zealand in June next year.

Ospreys flanker Sam Underhill will remain on the sidelines for four months as he is set to undergo a shoulder operation this week.