Toulon institution
Rugby Club Toulonnais, closely linked to its mythical Mayol stadium, remains an institution dear to the hearts of the Toulon and Var people. Its history and remarkable track record, its great players – both national and international – and its plans for the future all add to the legend of an illustrious club. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a newcomer, the Rouge et Noir community opens its doors to you.
5 good reasons to be passionate about RCT
- Key dates in the club’s history
- Get to know the personalities who have left their mark on RCT
- Reliving a glorious record
- Visit the RCT Campus
- Treat yourself at the Brasserie du Muguet
RCT highlights
Rugby Club Toulonnais was founded in 1908 by players from small local teams, who from 1920 had their own stadium, the Stade Mayol, donated by the Toulon singer of the same name. The RCT went from strength to strength in the rankings, until it won its first Brennus Shield in 1931. He then enjoyed a quieter period until the mid-80s, when coach Daniel Herrero took over the reins of the lily of the valley XV. After a2nd victory in the French championship, RCT then experienced a more complicated period in the second division. Its rebirth in 2006 with the arrival of Mourad Boudjellal at its helm has taken the Rouge et Noir to the very top. With each new national and international recruit, Rugby Club Toulonnais has become a veritable dream team in the world of rugby.
Our advice
Want to add a little Red and Black to your life? Need to equip yourself for the next match or simply keep a souvenir of your favorite team? Find what you’re looking for at the RCT Store Campus or the RCT Store Mayol, or on the club’s online store.
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A brilliant track record
Since its first victory in the French championship in 1931, RCT has won no fewer than 25 titles in national and European challenges (Top 14, Challenge Cup, Pro D2). Four-time champions of France and Europe, finalists in numerous tournaments, the Rouge et Noir have made Toulon proud by bringing the famous Brennus shield back to the harbor. Because Toulon!
Hall of fame
Some of the greatest names in rugby have forever marked the destiny of the RCT and contributed to its legend. Past and present examples include Jonny Wilkinson, Eric Champ, Jérôme Gallion, the Herrero brothers, Matt Giteau, Carl Hayman, Joe Van Niekerk, Eric Melville, Juan Lobbe and Christian Carrere. Toulon’s residents are usually full of praise when they hear the names of these personalities, and are passionate about reliving the emotions of great matches.
In 2020, the RCT acquired a new, modern infrastructure to offer players and staff the ideal conditions for training and development. In the Sainte-Musse district of Toulon, the site is home to the RCT Campus, a training and education center as well as a place for sharing and teaching the Red and Black rugby culture. The Club House and the Brasserie du Muguet, with its plunging view over the pitch, complete the 4,000 m² dedicated to the success of the teams and the gathering of the RCT community.
How do I get to the RCT Campus?
By car :
From Toulon center – Marseille (A57): take exit 3 “La Valette – Hôpital Sainte-Musse” and stay in the right-hand lane, boulevard des Armaris towards Sainte-Musse.
From Hyères – Nice (A57) :
Take exit no. 3 “Le Tombadou” and stay in the left-hand lane, boulevard des Armaris, towards La Coupiane – Sainte-Musse. At the traffic circle, stay in the left-hand lane and take the3rd exit, rue Henri Matisse. At the traffic lights, turn right into the old Chemin de Sainte-Musse.
The RCT Campus is 100 metres down the road on the right.
By bus :
Three lines take you just a few steps from the RCT Campus: line 1 (terminus “Coupiane”), line 9 (stop “Berg”), line 31 (stop “Covoiturage Sainte-Musse”).