Le Crunch de la Marine made its grand return to Mayol

The legendary Mayol stadium in Toulon vibrated to the rhythm of military rugby. As part of the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale, the Rugby club de la Marine (RCM) trod the Toulon pitch once again, an event awaited since its last appearance in 2018. This sporting day was doubly historic, as it was marked by a major first with the holding, as a curtain-raiser, of the women's team match.

HISTORIC FIRST

The return of the Marine "Crunch" to Toulon was a highlight for rugby fans and military personnel. The Mayol stadium, temple of Var rugby, had not hosted the men's national Marine team for eight years. This event symbolises the deep bond uniting the women who have protected the French on all the world's oceans. These 400 years make it possible to reaffirm France's status as a great maritime nation. They highlight the strong bonds that the Marine has forged with local territories and the population, as well as the values that drive its members. The sailors are described as combatants whose strength rests on an unwavering team spirit. This anniversary is an opportunity to recall the excellence of the expertise and equipment that place the Marine nationale among the leading forces in the world. Far from being a simple retrospective, this anniversary is designed as a 'moment of popular pride', looking towards youth and the future. The choice of a popular sporting event like a rugby match in Toulon illustrates this desire to share this heritage with as many people as possible. Through numerous events organised throughout France, the Marine intends to celebrate this momentum towards the future and strengthen its bond with the Nation.