Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025
France’s star turns primed to convert club form into Six Nations success Damian Penaud and Antoine Dupont carry hopes in a squad mixed with established internationals and new faces The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025
English quintet face uphill task at business end of Champions Cup Heavy defeats during the pool stage suggest Premiership teams lack the power of the best French and Irish sides The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025
Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener after limping out of Saracens’ 32-24 defeat by Castres with a hamstring injury The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
Antoine Dupont magic, a Springboks double and the 2024 Rugby Union Awards A captivating year of rugby saw plenty of storylines across the sport, including the thrilling sevens tournaments at the Paris Olympics The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024 The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024
Who’s who? Test your knowledge with our Christmas picture puzzle news quiz They all made waves in 2024, but can you name the politicians, sports stars, pop heroes and good eggs? The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
Antoine Dupont orchestrates Toulouse’s Champions Cup thrashing of Exeter Exeter were thrashed 64-21 by Champions Cup holders Toulouse, who ran in 10 tries at Sandy Park The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024
Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition Competition is in mid-life funk due to declining TV deals, rising costs and tweaked formats ahead of 30th edition The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
'Fearless' Argentina Await Dupont's Resurgent France Antoine Dupont's resurgent France host a vastly-improving Argentina on Friday in their final game of the November internationals with Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie already thinking of next year's Six Nations. International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024
Thomas Ramos’s boot helps France to thrilling win over New Zealand France enjoyed a scintillating 30-29 victory over New Zealand after trailing at half-time, with Thomas Ramos kicking 15 points The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
Is France v New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Autumn Nations Series Everything you need to know ahead of the fixture in Paris The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Dupont returns to France XV as rape case duo are omitted from autumn Tests squad Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont was named in France's 15-a-side rugby union squad on Wednesday just over three months after his sparkling performances for the sevens team during their surge to glory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2024
Dupont still on top as French rugby's 2024 player of the year French rugby's poster boy Antoine Dupont has followed his sevens gold medal at the Olympics by winning the Top 14's player of the year award for a third time. Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2024 Inside the lovingly nostalgic world of pinball care and maintenance Pinfest returned to Lake Macquarie at the weekend as hundreds flocked to the classic arcade game.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024 Paris Olympic fortnight sets high standard for future Games It might be time to get existential. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which ended on Sunday night in a lavish closing ceremony, screamed chronicle of a stress foretold. But 16 medal-winning summer days and nights for French athletes brought a new vision of success, both at home and abroad.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 Highs, lows and Snoop Dogg: the Guardian’s most memorable Paris Olympic moments Léon Marchand and Antoine Dupont led the way as home athletes put on a show, but it was the city itself that proved the ultimate star of a wonderful Games
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024 Paris 2024’s best moments: From Biles to Rutter via Snoop Dogg’s dressage gear A look at 10 of the best moments from the Olympic Games.
The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024 From Vinesh Phogat to Manu Bhaker: The roller-coaster ride at Paris Olympics From a worried Vinesh to Nadeem's travelling javelin to the twinkling eyes of Manu, it has been a roller-coaster ride
The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024 Paris Olympics conclude with spectacular closing ceremony, Los Angeles takes over as next host NEW DELHI: The awe-inspiring Stade de France transformed into a grand concert hall, celebrating the conclusion of the Paris Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony. The event showcased a mesmerizing display of artistry, passing the baton to Los Angeles for the next Olympic Games.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024 Top 10 moments from Paris 2024 From emotional diary entries and French flair, to 1,000 GB medals and Snoop Dogg.
France 24 · Aug 11, 2024 From Simone Biles to Novak Djokovic: Stars of the Paris Olympics Many athletes had starring roles at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, capturing the interest and admiration of the French and fans from all over the world. The US’s Simone Biles and Noah Lyles, France’s Leon Marchand and Antoine Dupont, and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic were just a few.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024 Martin Hannan: Sevens final was advert for sport - Scotland's summer tour not so much The Team GB amalgamation approach seems here to stay especially as the 2026 Commonwealth Games are currently kaput - why do the authorities Down…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Paris Olympics is not just sport: it is about presenting a new French identity to the world Not everything has worked but few other nations would have had the temerity to stage an opening in such fashion
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024 ‘It’s something incredible’: electric mood in France matches that of 1998 Pessimism over domestic politics and the Games themselves has been replaced by euphoria, helped by impressive early medal success