Antoine Dupont Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury in Six Nations Match

The French rugby captain confirmed a ruptured ACL after a collision against Ireland, sidelining him for several months.

Antoine Dupont, captain of the French national rugby team, sustained a ruptured ACL in his right knee during France's victory over Ireland in the Six Nations Tournament on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The injury occurred in the 29th minute following a physical collision with Irish player Tadhg Beirne, which has sparked discussions about player safety and officiating decisions during the match.
Dupont announced the diagnosis on social media, expressing disappointment at missing the remainder of the tournament but vowing to return to the field in the future.
France remains in contention for the Six Nations title and will face Scotland on Friday, March 14, in a decisive match without their star player.
Maxime Lucu, who replaced Dupont during the game, delivered a strong performance and is expected to step up as the team’s starting scrum-half for the remainder of the tournament.