Ireland's Van der Flier wins World Rugby Player of the Year
Ireland flanker Josh Van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year after helping drive his nation to the top of the world rankings through a stellar 2022 season.
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Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year
Ireland and Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year.
Lucu replaces banned France captain Dupont, Japan drop Matsushima
Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu will replace World Rugby player of the year Antoine Dupont in France's side to face Japan in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend, Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie said on Friday.
Antoine Dupont to miss Munster clash due to suspension
Antoine Dupont will miss Toulouse' Champions Cup opener against Munster next month, after being suspended for four weeks following his red card for France against South Africa last week.
France's Dupont, Boks' Du Toit banned after red cards in Marseille
France captain Antoine Dupont has been handed a four-match suspension following his red card against South Africa last weekend, while Springboks' loose-forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been banned for three matches.
Nienaber's Boks have 'work to do' before Rugby World Cup after France loss
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday his side "have work to do" to challenge hosts France at next year's Rugby World Cup after losing 30-26 to Les Bleus in Marseille.
