Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’
The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves
Antoine Dupont
Five things we learned as Ireland go clear of the pack in the Six Nations
Simon Easterby not overly worried about soft scores as France falter with line in sight against England
Gerry Thornley: How about an alternative look at Ireland’s Six Nations win over England?
The failure to show France’s Romain Ntamack a straight red card against Wales was appalling for the sport
Six Nations preview: France can win Grand Slam if they don’t lose their heads
Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused
Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont join forces again for France at halfback
Outhalf Ntamack returns at outhalf for the first time in almost 18 months
Matt Williams: Think like Antoine Dupont to thrive in the Six Nations
Great champions from Novak Djokovic to France’s gifted scrumhalf find ways to make adversity their ally
Six Nations: Antoine Dupont’s return makes formidable France favourites
Pressure is on Fabien Galthié to deliver title that has eluded Les Bleus too often
‘Dupont was slagging me about the law changes’: Caelan Doris looks forward to Six Nations improvement
Ireland captain says team feel ‘lingering frustration’ with most recent performances
Champions Cup wrap: Bordeaux Bègles and Toulouse maintain winning records
Stormers thrash Sale Sharks in Cape Town
Gerry Thornley: France-New Zealand could be the best match of the Autumn Nations Series
There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night
Antoine Dupont savours ‘sensational’ first France gold of Olympic Games in rugby Sevens
Scrumhalf scores two tries for France as Fiji’s long Olympic unbeaten run ends at a jubilant Stade de France
Irish fans must accept their provinces may never have the resources to win the Champions Cup
Before last week’s final, in a straw poll conducted across several former Leinster players, they all believed that Toulouse would win
Owen Doyle: Extra-time yellow card for James Lowe was a huge call – and a harsh one
Owen Doyle: Antoine Dupont makes the crucial difference for Toulouse but for Leinster losing three consecutive Champions Cup finals is the stuff of sporting nightmares
Turnovers cost Leinster dearly in tight match with Toulouse
It is not in Leinster’s character to be so feckless with the ball, as they were beaten in Champions Cup final
Leinster 22 Toulouse 31 FT: Champions Cup final as it happened
Irish province beaten by French side in extra time in what was a bitter defeat
Leinster v Toulouse: Jamison Gibson-Park v Antoine Dupont is decisive duel in Champions Cup final
The Champions Cup pits the best two scrumhalves in the world against each other; victory could depend on which manages to exert more influence
Big is not always beautiful but Leinster and Toulouse has all the right ingredients
Saturday’s clash of the European titans is as close to a dream final as the organisers could have asked for
Owen Doyle: Mathieu Raynal’s calm demeanour contributed to a great occasion at Croke Park
French referee’s Mathieu Raynal's clear officiating at the scrum in Croke Park an example which others would do well to follow
Thrilling Harlequins fightback falls short as Toulouse reach Champions Cup final
Toulouse will face Leinster in London, despite English side threatening to overhaul a 31-12 deficit
Failure to give Italy another penalty after Paolo Garbisi’s miss was baffling
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
Ireland won’t take a home rugby international out of Dublin - but should they?
The Offload: Antoine Dupont sees off Ireland Sevens in Vancouver; Wolfhounds claim Celtic Challenge
Winning start for Antoine Dupont in Sevens as France record double victories
Ireland men winless on the opening day of the Vancouver tournament but the women’s side record a victory over South Africa
France look towards experienced players to navigate post-World Cup hangover
Depleted and Dupont-less, can France recover after heartache in the autumn?
Six Nations: Les Bleus set to test opponents in tournament
France merit favourite status and are in pole position to repeat their title success of two seasons ago
Fabien Galthié admits Olympics decision on Antoine Dupont was made two years ago
France will also miss out on Emmanuel Meafou and Anthony Jelonch after they picked up injuries
Gerry Thornley: French sides show their class in Champions Cup
Toulouse, La Rochelle and Bordeaux-Begles have all underlined their potential as Champions Cup contenders with impressive displays
Ulster count cost of heavy Toulouse defeat ahead of trip to Harlequins
Failure to score try bonus point could prove costly while Rob Herring set to undergo surgery for bicep injury
Matt Williams: Dear Santa, please can you arrange for Owen Farrell to play for England again?
Tis the season to send a message of support to one of international rugby’s finest players
Gerry Thornley: Antoine Dupont’s switch to Sevens has political implications
FFR’s Florian Grill’s sanction of Dupont to play Olympics over Six Nations must play well with the French government
Antoine Dupont to skip Six Nations as he prepares for rugby Sevens at Olympics
France head coach Fabien Galthié will need to appoint a new captain and starting scrumhalf for the Six Nations as Dupont switches to sevens
Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa
‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’
France 28 South Africa 29 - as it happened
Second half recovery sees the Springboks knock France out of their home tournament
Antoine Dupont ‘ready to suffer’ as France captain returns for South Africa clash
France v South Africa: Scrumhalf returns only three weeks after breaking cheekbone for Sunday’s quarter-final with defending champions
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