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From the quiet hills of Castelnau-Magnoac to the thunderous stadiums of world rugby, Antoine Dupont’s journey is the kind of story sport rarely produces. Raised in a rural village in southwest France, he grew up surrounded by farms, animals, and hard work, a lifestyle that shaped his strength, discipline, and unbreakable character. Long before he became a global superstar, Dupont was just a young boy racing across fields, helping his family, and discovering rugby at the age of four with his local club, Magnoac FC . His rise through the rugby ranks was meteoric. After shining at Auch and making his professional debut with Castres , Dupont’s career truly ignited when he joined Toulouse , France’s most powerful rugby institution. There, he transformed from a talented youngster into a generational force. With Toulouse, he captured multiple Top 14 titles, the prestigious European Champions Cup , and delivered countless match-winning performances that left fans in awe. His explosive runnin...

Asia Rugby has unveiled its most ambitious Emirates Sevens calendar yet, promising an explosive season of speed, skill, and continental pride. In 2025, the top 12 men’s and women’s teams will battle it out across two major legs, with a golden ticket to the HSBC SVNS Division 3 on the line,  World Rugby ’s rebranded global sevens circuit. The action begins in Hangzhou, China on 20–21 September, then shifts to the rugby-mad streets of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 18–19 October. With more teams and higher stakes, this year’s series will be a true showcase of Asia’s growing sevens power. Beyond the elite level, the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy expands the reach of the game with thrilling new stops in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Muscat, Oman, marking historic milestones for both nations. Meanwhile, the next generation takes the spotlight with U20s in India (August) and U18s in China (September). Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai praised the calendar as a bold s...