National federation neurologist declares rugby player medically unfit
Arnaud Duputs declared unfit for rugby after another concussion; career likely over.
Event / Sports
Arnaud Duputs Rugby Career End
Arnaud Duputs, 31-year-old captain at SU Agen in French Pro D2 rugby, has been declared unfit to play by the national federation's neurologist following multiple concussions, ending his playing career after 67 official matches over five seasons.
2 reported locations
Daily activity
1 articles0 articles
2026-09-07 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 7 Sept, 11:06 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
SU Agen flanker suffered another concussion during Pro D2 match
Arnaud Duputs sustained a concussion during the final minutes of SU Agen's match against Colomiers at Valence-d'Agen when he collided with an opponent's hip while executing a tackle. He left the field visibly upset and was accompanied to the locker room by his partner.
Duputs likely to end rugby career following medical ruling
Following his declaration of unfitness by the national neurologist, Arnaud Duputs is expected to end his rugby career. While a small possibility exists that he could seek additional medical opinions from other specialists, the ruling effectively ends his playing career. Duputs had been under contract with SU Agen through 2028 and was one of five team captains named by coach Mauricio Reggiardo.
Arnaud Duputs declared unfit for rugby by national federation neurologist
Arnaud Duputs, a 31-year-old flanker for SU Agen, was declared unfit to play rugby by the neurologist assigned by the French National Rugby League (Ligue nationale de rugby). This decision came after Duputs sustained multiple concussions throughout his career, including a recent concussion during a match against Colomiers at Valence-d'Agen when he struck his head on an opponent's hip while making a tackle.
Duputs had played 67 official matches for SU Agen over five seasons
Arnaud Duputs, trained at Boucau in the Landes and previously with Aviron Bayonnais, joined SU Agen in summer 2021 on a contract running through 2028. Over five seasons with the club, he appeared in 67 official matches and was appointed as one of five team leaders by coach Mauricio Reggiardo.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives