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France Rugby Star Antoine Dupont Joins RFCLA Ownership Group

Dupont's investment aims to elevate U.S. rugby ahead of the 2028 Olympics and future Rugby World Cups.

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v France - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 23, 2025 France's Antoine Dupont celebrates after the match REUTERS/Remo Casilli
France captain Antoine Dupont has given the thumbs up to rugby in the United States by buying into Rugby Football Club Los Angeles

Overview

  • Antoine Dupont, France's rugby captain and 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year, has acquired an ownership stake in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA).
  • The 28-year-old joins RFCLA's ownership through his company, Ouest Coast, marking a strategic move to grow rugby's presence in the United States.
  • Dupont expressed his ambition to create a vibrant rugby culture in Los Angeles, attracting players, fans, and global partners.
  • RFCLA, now in its second season in Major League Rugby, views Dupont's involvement as pivotal for advancing high-performance rugby and commercial opportunities.
  • The investment aligns with broader efforts to boost rugby's profile in the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups.