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Toulouse Locks In Antoine Dupont With 2031 Extension

Media reports say the undisclosed deal elevates the France captain to rugby’s top earner.

Overview

  • Toulouse announced the France scrum-half has extended his contract through 2031, securing his peak seasons at the club.
  • The club did not disclose financial terms, though multiple outlets report the package would make him the highest-paid player in the sport.
  • The long-term commitment is being framed as a major retention move that quiets speculation about a potential switch to the breakaway R360 league.
  • The announcement follows Dupont’s recent public criticism of the LNR salary cap and of club control over player image rights.
  • Dupont is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a Six Nations knee injury and has rejoined Fabien Galthié’s France squad.