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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...

World Rugby has announced major progress on preparations for the new World Rugby Nations Cup , which will kick off in 2026. All 12 participating teams have now been confirmed, setting the stage for a groundbreaking competition that will help nations prepare for the expanded Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. The Nations Cup promises an unprecedented level of competitive international rugby for emerging and rising teams. With a strong focus on performance growth, financial development, and meaningful global competition, the tournament will give these nations regular, high-quality Test matches during the July and November windows. All 12 teams, Canada , Chile , Georgia , Hong Kong , Portugal , Romania , Spain , Tonga , Uruguay, USA , Zimbabwe , and Samoa qualified automatically by earning their place at Rugby World Cup 2027. This makes the Nations Cup a true platform for World Cup-bound teams to sharpen their skills. The tournament is closely linked to the new top-tier Nations ...