Lyon grind down Toulon to lift the Challenge Cup Lyon claimed the first European trophy in their history with a 30-12 victory over Toulon in the final of the Challenge Cup at Stade Velodrome. Rugby • 27 May 22
Coughlan thinks Leinster have the edge over La Rochelle Toulon coach James Coughlan believes that Leinster have the intensity and pace to get the better of La Rochelle in this weekend's European Champions Cup … Rugby • 25 May 22
World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe to make Toulon switch South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe is joining Toulon from fellow French giants Toulouse, the Top 14 club has announced. Rugby • 27 Aug 21
French flexing muscles - but Leinster still pack punch The power of French rugby is clearly evident right now but Leinster have the tools to go all the way in the Heineken Champions Cup … Rugby • 07 Apr 21
Preview: Donal Lenihan on Champions Cup round of 16 Leinster and Munster both face French opposition in the Champions Cup round of 16, but RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan believes they will encounter very different … Rugby • 02 Apr 21
Second-guessing Toulon part of Leinster task - Cullen Leinster boss Leo Cullen admits that he's playing something of a guessing game ahead of the visit of Toulon to the RDS tomorrow. Rugby • 01 Apr 21
Sexton returns as Leinster name team for Toulon tie Leinster captain Johnny Sexton has recovered from injury and will lead Leinster in tomorrow's Champions Cup last-16 clash with Toulon at the RDS. Rugby • 01 Apr 21
Munster in Champions Cup action: All you need to know Following the cancellation of the Leinster-Toulon clash because of a positive Covid-19 test in the French side's squad, Munster are now the sole Irish representatives … Rugby • 02 Apr 21
Hugo keen to make European mark against Toulon Hugo Keenan is poised to make just his fourth European appearance on Friday night when Leinster host Toulon. Rugby • 30 Mar 21
Moods swing ahead of Munster and Leinster Euro tasks Munster fell way short against Leinster and now must find something special to beat Toulouse next Saturday. Rugby • 29 Mar 21
'Another star on jersey' all that counts for Leinster Leinster will move quickly on from yesterday's Guinness Pro14 final with Toulon looming large on the horizon, says Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 28 Mar 21
Sexton and O'Mahony concerns for Euro clashes Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony have emerged as injury concerns ahead of Leinster and Munster's Heineken Champions Cup games next weekend. Rugby • 27 Mar 21
Toulon pull out of Scarlets game due to Covid-19 fears Scarlets' scheduled Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulon on Friday is off after the French side decided not to play because of coronavirus-related concerns. Rugby • 18 Dec 20
Bristol strike early en route to Challenge Cup glory Bristol Bears scored the quickest try in European Challenge Cup final history as they became the ninth English club to win the title after a … Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Toulon tame Tigers to take Challenge Cup final spot Leicester were unable to prevent Toulon from reaching their sixth European final as the French side ran out 34-19 winners at Stade Felix Mayol to … Rugby • 26 Sep 20
Ben Te'o agrees short-term deal with Toulon Ben Te'o has agreed a short-term deal with Toulon following his omission from England's Rugby World Cup squad, the French Top 14 club said on … Rugby • 21 Aug 19
Mathieu Bastareaud makes short-term move to Lyon French centre Mathieu Bastareaud is eyeing a "new beginning" after completing a short-term move to Top 14 side Lyon. Rugby • 18 Jul 19
Munster interested in signing Bastareaud Munster are interested in signing former France international Mathieu Bastareaud on a short-term contract. Rugby • 05 Jul 19
'I'm asking for DNA test' - Toulon owner fumes at Savea Former New Zealand winger Julian Savea is free to go and not welcome at Toulon anymore after his performance in a 19-10 defeat by Agen, … Rugby • 17 Feb 19
Toulon president Boudjellal hit with €75k fine Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has been fined €75,000 and his club handed a suspended five-point deduction. Rugby • 17 Jul 18
Not in psychological condition to stay, Ashton for Sale Chris Ashton has been released from the final two years of his contract at Toulon, the French club have announced. Rugby • 03 Jul 18
Contepomi to return to Leinster as backs coach - report Felipe Contepomi is set to return to Leinster as a backs coach, according to reports. Rugby • 24 Jun 18
Springbok record-holder Habana calls time on career South Africa great Bryan Habana is to retire at the end of the season after being unable to force his way back into the Toulon … Rugby • 24 Apr 18
Luck & unbelievable grit earned Munster glory - Lenihan RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan believes that Munster had the benefit of a poor TMO decision and rode their luck at times in their Champions … Rugby • 03 Apr 18
'When you believe, you can make dreams come true' Johan van Graan paid tribute to the power of the "Munster way" after their inspirational Champions Cup victory against Toulon at Thomond Park. Rugby • 31 Mar 18
