Antoine Dupont

The finest rugby union player on the planet — World Player of Year 2x and Olympic sevens gold.

Antoine Dupont was born in Lannemezan, France in 1996. He is universally acknowledged as the world's finest rugby union player. He has won the World Player of the Year award twice. He won the Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens at Paris 2024 — having taken a temporary break from the fifteen-a-side game to help France win on home soil. His combination of scrum-half skills, pace, decision-making and the ability to be decisive in the biggest moments make him technically unlike any previous scrum-half. He plays for Toulouse — the dominant club team in European rugby. He is French rugby's most celebrated player since Serge Blanco. Dupont's France claimed back-to-back Six Nations titles in 2026, the championship decided by Thomas Ramos's last-kick penalty in a breathless 48-46 win over England, with wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey setting a championship record of nine tries and retaining the Player of the Championship award.

Dupont is renowned for his lightning-quick reactions, exceptional passing ability, and game-reading intelligence from the scrum-half position. His vision allows him to create opportunities from seemingly impossible situations, while his speed and agility make him a constant threat with ball in hand. He combines traditional scrum-half skills with modern attacking flair, capable of breaking defensive lines and offloading under pressure.

Dupont has redefined the modern scrum-half position, demonstrating that the role can be both creative catalyst and primary attacking threat. His influence has elevated French rugby back to the top tier of international competition and inspired a new generation of players.

• World Player of Year 2x
• Six Nations 2x (France)
• Top 14 Champion (Toulouse)
• Olympic Gold Sevens (Paris 2024)

Club Career

Club	Period	Apps
Stade Toulousain	2017–2024	—
France	—	54