Antoine Dupont carries weight of opening day to ease France’s nerves One of the faces of the Games shows his genius to secure victory for hosts against Uruguay after draw with USA The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Paris 2024: Rugby Sevens, raucous football kick off Games ahead of opening ceremony Football and Rugby Sevens matches kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, two days ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are… France 24 · Jul 24, 2024
Olympics 2024: Poster boy Antoine Dupont looking aiming for Rugby Sevens glory Les Bleus superstar can still hit new heights in shorter format Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
Let The Games Begin! Rugby, Football Kick Off Paris 2024 Football and Rugby Sevens kick off the sport at the Paris Olympics Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony, featuring a top French star and a huge police presence for Israel's first appearance. International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024
Rugby Sevens and Football get 2024 Paris Olympics ball rolling Football and Rugby Seven matches will kick off the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, before the grandiose opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine on Friday. Secured by a huge police presence, Israel will play against Mali in men’s football… France 24 · Jul 24, 2024
Bryan Habana expects ‘box office’ Antoine Dupont to light up sevens at Olympics The Les Bleus captain skipped the 2024 Six Nations to focus on the shortened version of the sport. The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Dupont carries the burden as France aims for golden Olympic start The men’s sevens has been moved forward in the schedules in a bid to give the hosts lift-off. No pressure then … The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024
‘A lot of pressure’: Naya Tapper and US rugby sevens aim for Paris gold rush Like her men’s counterpart Kevon Williams, co-captain of women’s Eagles says Americans can find Olympic glory The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2024
From Noah Lyles to Antoine Dupont – seven superstars to watch at Paris Olympics A plethora of global stars will descend on the French capital this summer. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024
Paris to bring Olympics back to the people with opening ceremony like no other The 2024 Games are set to be a very different experience to the Tokyo Olympics. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024
France labour and wait for second phase at Euro 2024 as Germany and Spain shine What is it with the captains of French national teams and their faces? Rugby darling Antoine Dupont had his angular visage smashed up during the World Cup last year but defied the medical predictions about his fractured cheekbone to come back valiantly and lead his muscular troops to an agonising… Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2024
Injured Mbappé asks for mask ideas – and receives rollicking response Hours after Kylian Mbappé broke his nose during France’s opening game at the Euro 2024 and was asked to wear a mask if he plays another match, the French football star asked for face mask ideas on X. His post received a flurry of hilarious responses, including some predictable, some… France 24 · Jun 18, 2024
The highlights and lowlights of the 2023-24 rugby union season The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024
Dupont Guides France To Sevens Glory French rugby star Antoine Dupont, one of the home pin-ups for the Paris Olympics, helped France to a 19-5 victory over Argentina in the grand final of the Rugby Sevens Series in Madrid on Sunday. International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024
The Independent UK · May 26, 2024 Jack Willis unlikely to return to England after more top honours with Toulouse Willis added a Investec Champions Cup winners’ medal to the Top 14 honours he claimed last season.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2024 Jack Willis calls Antoine Dupont ‘best of all time’ after leading Toulouse to Champions Cup glory The scrum half starred as he captained the French side to victory in an epic final against Leinster
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024 Leo Cullen needs to shift focus to attack if Leinster are to end final pain The Champions Cup final defeat against Toulouse was another agonising near miss, and the time is right for Leinster to obsess slightly less on their defence
Evening Standard · May 25, 2024 Antoine Dupont credits 'exceptional mindset' as Toulouse survive Champions Cup final scare against Leinster Toulouse were reduced to 14 men in extra-time but still had enough to battle past Leinster
The Independent UK · May 25, 2024 Leo Cullen: Leinster ‘need to see what we’re made of’ after European heartache Toulouse came out on top after the Champions Cup final went to extra time.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024 Ramos settles thunderous final to decorate golden age for club rugby The Champions Cup final was an exhilarating, intense display that heightens the sense Leinster and Toulouse are modern greats
The Independent UK · May 25, 2024 Leinster beaten as Toulouse lift Champions Cup after extra time Matthis Lebel’s try and three Thomas Ramos penalties in the extra period saw the French side over the line in London.
Evening Standard · May 25, 2024 Leinster 22-31 Toulouse: Antoine Dupont leads charge to record sixth Champions Cup triumph French giants refuse to be denied in tight final
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024 Third time unlucky for Leinster as Toulouse win European Champions Cup Matthis Lebel’s try at the start of extra time helped Toulouse to a 31-22 victory against Leinster in the Champions Cup final
The Independent UK · May 25, 2024 Leinster left with familiar feeling as Toulouse triumph in Champions Cup final epic Leinster 22-31 Toulouse (AET): The French side edged a remarkable final in extra time to secure their sixth competition crown
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024 Leinster 22-31 Toulouse: Champions Cup final – as it happened Toulouse win the Champions Cup for a sixth time as they edge Leinster in one of the all-time great finals