Toulon

Bristol Bears came up with a clinical performance as they went on to beat Toulon 32-19 in the final at Stade Maurice-David to win their first ever European Challenge Cup.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said England international winger Jack Nowell will be in contention for the European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 tafollowing a recovery from a foot injury.

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final, TRU's Joe Harvey took a look at Toulon as the French side aim to re-establish themselves at the top of the club game.

All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu will make a return to Toulon after signing a new deal with the Top 14 club.

Toulon have secured a berth in the European Challenge Cup final after they defeated Leicester Tigers 34-19 in the semi-final at Stade Felix Mayol on Saturday.

Ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final against Toulon, Leicester Tigers’ George Ford and Geordan Murphy explained how the club are taking steps forward.

Toulon scored all 11 points in the second half as they came from behind to edge out Scarlets 11-6 in the quarter-final of the European Challenge Cup at Stade Felix Mayol on Saturday.

Top14 club Stade Francais have cancelled their friendly game against Toulon after players have failed to make sufficient recovery from lung damage caused by Covid-19.

Italy international Sergio Parisse will continue to be part of Toulon after signing a one-year contract extension with the French club.

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French club Toulon has hit back Wales international Rhys Webb following his latest criticism on the Top 14 side.

Toulon have announced the signing of Tonga international Sonatane Takulua from Championship side Newcastle Falcons.

Toulon owner Bernard Lemaitre has slammed Wales international Rhys Webb for his 'dishonest attitude' after the scrum-half's decision to exit the club at the end of the ongoing season.

Scrum-half Rhys Webb's chances of resuming his Wales career next summer has taken a big boost after Toulon have agreed to release him from the final year of his contract at the end of the ongoing season.

Toulon went on to register their fourth consecutive win in the European Challenge Cup as they edged out Premiership side London Irish 20-26 at Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa international Wilco Louw will head to Toulon next season after signing a short-term deal with the Top 14 club.

Toulon have confirmed the signing of England international Ben Te'o on a short-term deal as a World Cup cover for the French club.

France international Mathieu Bastareaud has been released by Top 14 club Toulon with immediate effect.

Toulon have secured the signing of Italy skipper Sergio Parisse on a one-year deal for the 2019/20 season.

France international Mathieu Bastareaud has confirmed that he will be heading to New York post World Cup scheduled later this year to feature in the Major League Rugby.