France rugby star Antoine Dupont says he has ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee

By Canadian Press on March 9, 2025.

DUBLIN (AP) — France rugby star Antoine Dupont said Sunday he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his team’s win over Ireland in the Six Nations.

Dupont gave the update in a post on Instagram, confirming he will miss the final round of the competition next weekend as the French look to clinch the title.

Dupont was forced off in the 29th minute of France’s 42-27 victory on Saturday when his knee buckled inward as Ireland cleared out a ruck. The scrumhalf limped off with medical personnel on either shoulder.

“The heart hurts even more than the knee when you have to leave your teammates before the last step,” Dupont, France’s captain, wrote. “I am proud of what we accomplished yesterday and with all my strength with you, you will do it.

“Rupture of the cruciate ligaments. It is the beginning of a new challenge, I will see you in a few months on the pitches.”

France is assured of being in first place heading into the final round of the Six Nations, when Les Tricolores take on Scotland in Paris.

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