Injured DuPont backs France to win 6 Nations without him

Injured Dupont backs France to win Six Nations without him after toppling Ireland
LONDON (AP) — France will try to win the Six Nations without its talisman after captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee at the weekend.
France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin
DUBLIN -- France replaced Ireland's hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when it hosts Scotland.
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There are just three fixtures of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March. France’s emphatic win over Ireland establishes Fabien Galthie’s side as favourites for the title,
France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland
France’s Damian Penaud, left, breaks away from Ireland’s Sam Prendergast, to score a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and France, at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
France crush Ireland to move into Six Nations pole position
France moved into pole position for the Six Nations title on Saturday, withstanding an early Antoine Dupont injury to thrash Ireland 42-27 with a blistering second half that dealt a likely fatal blow to the hosts' hopes of a record third title in a row.
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Heading into their match against France, Ireland are within touching distance of claiming a historic Six Nations Championship three-peat,
France star claims Antoine Dupont injury put ‘fire into bellies’ against Ireland
Gregory Aldritt said the sight of Antoine Dupont in the changing room was the fuel behind their second-half onslaught against Ireland.
Rugby-France crush Ireland to move into Six Nations pole position
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -France moved into pole position for the Six Nations title on Saturday, withstanding an early Antoine Dupont injury to thrash Ireland 42-27 with a blistering second half that dealt a likely fatal blow to the hosts' hopes of a record third title in a row.
Ireland are to blame for horror Antoine Dupont injury, says rugby legend
Former Australia star David Campese has pointed the finger of blame at Ireland following Antoine Dupont’s horrific injury he suffered at the Aviva on Saturday. Although Les Bleus came away with a massive win that put them within touching distance of the Six Nations title,
France megastar Antoine Dupont confirms ligament tear after dominating Ireland
Celebrated scrumhalf Antoine Dupont revealed he is set for a long stint on the sidelines after tearing cruciate ligaments in his knee.
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Andrew Porter reveals classy gesture to Dupont after horror injury as Ireland star sends pointed message to France boss
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FRANCE have stunned Ireland on their own patch to beat the Men In Green 42-27. Les Bleus are now in pole position to win the Six Nations after their triumph in Dublin has moved the French two ...
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Learn more The final weekend of this year's tournament approaches after a dramatic fourth round last week that saw Ireland drop from first to third, with France now the favorites to take it home.