Biography
Antoine Gilbert Louis Dupont was born on 15 November 1996 in Lannemezan, France, and grew up in the nearby village of Castelnau-Magnoac, where he first picked up a rugby ball at just four years old with Magnoac FC.
Playing primarily as a scrum-half, but equally capable at fly-half, Dupont has become one of the most celebrated players in rugby history. As captain of France and a star for Toulouse, he has earned worldwide admiration for his vision, explosive running, pinpoint passing, and remarkable leadership.
His professional career began with Castres in 2014 before he made the move to Toulouse in 2017—a transfer that launched one of the most successful eras in both club and international rugby. Along the way, he has collected an extraordinary list of honours, including World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year (2021), World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year (2024), and Olympic gold with France’s sevens team. According to the provided text, he is the first player ever to win both the men’s 15s and men’s sevens World Rugby Player of the Year awards.
List of Teams Played For
- Magnoac – 2000–2011 (Youth)
- Auch – 2011–2014 (Youth)
- Castres – 2014–2017
- Toulouse – 2017–Present
- France U20 – 2016
- France – 2017–Present
- France Sevens – 2024
Rugby World Cups Played
- 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship – Represented France U20 and scored 36 points, including five tries.
- 2019 Rugby World Cup – Played for France and scored a try against Argentina.
- 2023 Rugby World Cup – Captained France as hosts. The team reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by eventual champions South Africa.
Key Career Moments
Dupont’s rise began after joining Castres in 2014 before earning a move to Toulouse for the 2017–18 season.
His trophy collection with Toulouse has been remarkable. He helped the club win Top 14 titles in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with European Rugby Champions Cup victories in 2021 and 2024. As captain, he lifted the Champions Cup trophy in 2021, and in 2024 he was named Man of the Match in the final before also being crowned Player of the Tournament.
Internationally, Dupont made his senior France debut during the 2017 Six Nations. He was named Six Nations Player of the Championship in 2020, 2022, and 2023, helping France secure the 2022 Grand Slam and later the 2025 and 2026 Six Nations Championships.
One of the standout chapters of his career came in 2024, when he switched focus to France Sevens. He helped the team win the SVNS Series before starring at the Paris Olympic Games, where France claimed its first-ever Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens. Dupont played a decisive role throughout the tournament, scoring and creating tries in the knockout stages and final.
The source also notes that in 2025 he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the Six Nations, ruling him out for the remainder of the season, although France still went on to lift the championship trophy.
Personal Life
Away from the pitch, Dupont has combined rugby with education. He earned a degree in Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities (STAPS) from Paul Sabatier University in 2018 before completing a master’s degree in sport management at the Toulouse School of Management.
Together with his older brother Clément, he restored his grandparents’ rural estate in his home village, reopening it in 2021 as a venue for weddings, parties, and corporate events. The article also states that Dupont speaks French and English, and that in March 2025 he began a relationship with former Miss France and Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere.