Tour of the Rugby Club Toulon Stadium
What is the “RCT”?
The Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) is closely intertwined with Toulon’s History. The Club was created in 1908 and became world-renowned because of its victories (1st club to win the European Champions Cup 3 times in a row) and its emblematic legends such as Tana Umaga or Jonny Wilkinson (from 2009 to 2014). The Stadium regularly hosts international teams: the All Blacks, Leinster Rugby, Natal Sharks, London Irish or Saracens set foot on the field!
Winner of European Rugby Champions Cup in 2013, 2014, 2015; Winner of the French National Championship in 1931, 1987, 1992, 2014.
RCT’s features
The Club is located in the legendary Mayol Stadium, the only stadium in Europe with a 15.500 spectators’ capacity to be situated downtown.
Mayol Stadium is right in front of Toulon cruise terminal; passengers can even have a look at it from the upper deck of their ship!
The Pilou-Pilou is a “war cry” sang by the RCT supporters before and after a game. It has been written in the 40’s and became very popular in Toulon’s area.
WHAT TO DO:
- A guided tour of the RCT stadium: the “legend avenue” (handprints of famous players), the field, the stands, the boxes, the dressing rooms… The presence of players is possible!
- Enjoy a beer at the RCT’s pub, sing famous RCT’s songs (Hells Bells, Pilou Pilou, Coupo Santo) and receive your RCT’s welcome gift.
- Find a gift in the RCT souvenir shop.
