Antoine Dupont

A bad injury to the talismanic scrumhalf prompted France coach Fabien Galthie to cite Ireland's Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter.

The 22-year-old beat New Zealand's Michaela Blyde and Jorja Miller to the gong after missing out on the main prize in 2022 and 2023.

Maddison Levi continued to smash try scoring records as Australia set up a blockbuster women's semi-final against New Zealand in Madrid.

World series leaders Australia have been stunned by France in the women's semi-finals of the Vancouver Sevens.

One of the biggest names in world rugby looks set to play a quarter-final at his home World Cup.

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin has confirmed that France captain Antoine Dupont will be allowed to wear a protective face mask.

France is holding its collective breath after iconic captain Antoine Dupont was rushed to hospital with a suspected facial fracture.