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Antoine Dupont

Antoine Dupont is a French rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Toulouse and captains the France national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Antoine Dupont is a French rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Toulouse and captains the France national team. Born in 1996, he is widely regarded as one of the leading players of his generation and has also competed in rugby sevens, winning Olympic gold with France at the 2024 Paris Games.

Early life and youth career

Dupont was born in Lannemezan and grew up in Castelnau-Magnoac in southern France. He started rugby young and developed through local and academy structures before joining Auch as a junior.

Club career

Dupont played for Castres before signing for Toulouse in 2017. He became a key player for Toulouse and contributed to domestic league titles and European success.

International career

Dupont made his France debut in 2017 and later became captain of the national side. He has been central to France’s recent Six Nations campaigns and is one of the team’s best-known players.

Rugby sevens and awards

In 2024, Dupont temporarily switched to rugby sevens and helped France win Olympic gold in Paris. His individual honours include the World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award in 2021.

Key facts

  • Dupont began playing rugby as a child in southwestern France and progressed through the youth system at Auch before moving into senior rugby.
  • He joined Toulouse in 2017 after playing for Castres.
  • He has been a regular member of the France national team since his debut in 2017 and has served as captain.
  • He was named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in 2021.
  • He played rugby sevens for France at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won a gold medal.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Antoine Dupont?
Antoine Dupont is a French professional rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Toulouse and captains the France national team.
When was Antoine Dupont born?
He was born on 15 November 1996.
What position does Antoine Dupont play?
He plays as a scrum-half, also known as halfback.
What clubs has Antoine Dupont played for?
He played for Castres before joining Toulouse in 2017.
Has Antoine Dupont played rugby sevens?
Yes. He played rugby sevens for France in 2024 and won Olympic gold at the Paris Games.
What major individual award has Antoine Dupont won?
He was named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year in 2021.

References

  1. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/antoine-dupont
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, early rugby background, Toulouse career, and 2021 World Player of the Year award.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/56364345
    Supports: France debut context and Dupont’s standing as one of the world’s leading rugby players.
  3. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c9d95gn6w73o
    Supports: Captaincy, injury/comeback context, and achievements including Six Nations and Olympic gold.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Dupont
    Supports: Basic biographical details, position, club and national team information.
  5. L'Équipe — https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/RugbyFicheJoueur7776.html
    Supports: Player profile, position, club, physical details, and honours with Toulouse and France.