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Toulouse's Dupont takes swipe at new-format Champions Cup

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup on Thursday, saying it was "no longer the European Cup".

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France captain Dupont free to play after winning appeal

Paris (AFP) - France captain Antoine Dupont is free to play for his club Toulouse in their Top 14 match this weekend after he won his appeal against a four-week suspension for his red card in the win over South Africa.

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France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

London (AFP) - Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.

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Toulouse slump to Top 14 loss without suspended Dupont

Paris (AFP) - Top 14 leaders Toulouse slipped to a 21-14 defeat at Lyon on Sunday as their French national skipper Antoine Dupont began a four-week suspension.

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Josh Van Der Flier hoping inspirational chats with rugby greats can drive him on

Flanker Van Der Flier capped a standout 12 months by claiming the ultimate individual prize at Sunday evening’s World Rugby awards

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Ireland’s Josh Van Der Flier determined to prolong award-winning form

The 29-year-old started all 11 of Ireland’s Tests in 2022, scoring four tries.

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World Rugby's official best XV named and people think it's 'a joke'

The side was picked by a panel of ex-players, but a couple of omissions have left many scratching their heads

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Van der Flier, Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year

Monaco (AFP) - Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.

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'No issues' for France despite Penaud knee scare: Ibanez

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - France team manager Raphael Ibanez said on Saturday Damian Penaud will be fit to play Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend despite pulling up with a knee issue during the week.

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Lucu replaces banned France captain Dupont for Japan Test

Paris (AFP) - Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will replace World Rugby player of the year Antoine Dupont in France's side to face Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend, Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday.

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World player of the year Dupont, 2019 winner Du Toit suspended for seeing red

Paris (AFP) - World player of the year Antoine Dupont has received an eight-week ban reduced to four for his red card in France's fractious 30-26 Test win over world champions South Africa last weekend.

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South Africa and France giants banned for rest of autumn but Pieter-Steph du Toit denies his head charge deserved a red card

Both were sent off during France's 30-26 win over South Africa last weekend

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Dupont, Am among World Rugby men's player of the year nominees

Paris (AFP) - Last year's winner Antoine Dupont as well as South Africa's Lukhanyo Am are among four nominees for the World Rugby men's player of the year award, the global body announced on Monday.

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Tonight's rugby news as Cheslin Kolbe's wife takes aim at Wayne Barnes and world stars face bans for sickening incidents

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France beat Boks but not yet ready for tag of Rugby World Cup favourites

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…

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Sunday rugby news as Pivac reveals plans for his Wales team selection against Georgia and Dupont sent off in France thriller

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Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

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'Holy s**t!' Antoine Dupont sent off as Cheslin Kolbe lucky to escape horror injury

Kolbe was taken from the field for an HIA

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France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

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Concussed Springbok Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Paris (AFP) - Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and replaced by Kwagga Smith, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

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New dad Danty to start Springboks Test

Paris (AFP) - Centre Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test with South Africa this weekend despite missing training to be with his partner and new-born son, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Courageous Wallabies fall to French resistance in Paris thriller

Australia lost a thriller to France 30-29 at Stade de France, with a brave Wallabies side missing the chance to stop Les Bleus’ winning streak at 10 Tests

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