Miss Universe courting Six Nations icon stuns in skimpy thong
The 2026 Six Nations is almost underway, and one France star is already winning after the identity of his new ex-Miss Universe girlfriend came to light
France superstar Antoine Dupont is in a relationship with former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere(Image: irismittenaere/INSTAGRAM)
Six Nations titleholders France open this year’s tournament against Ireland, where Antoine Dupont will be front and centre for more reasons than one.
And it’s not only the captain of Les Bleus who will draw attention but another possible attendee in the stands as the competition gets underway. That’s after Dupont went public regarding his relationship with French model and former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere.
Lille-born Mittenaere is a popular French figure in her own right, who regularly flaunts her skill set on social media. No stranger to bearing all in front of her 3.4million Instagram followers, one post promoting lingerie brand Intimissimi left little to the imagination.
It emerged midway through 2025 that arguably the greatest rugby player of all time had a new partner. He and Mittenaere have since been sighted at several events together, including a Serie A match between Como and Lazio, as well as the Cannes Film Festival.
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If Dupont is France’s dominant No. 9, it appears he’s found a fitting match with a straight 10. Mittenaere hit the spotlight in 2015 when she began scooping up regional titles on the beauty pageant scene, eventually winning Miss France 2016 before she became the country’s second Miss Universe winner that same year.
Since then, she’s launched a successful second career as a television host and presenter. Mittenaere has fronted coverage for the French versions of Ninja Warrior and Dancing With The Stars, as well as the EuroMillions lottery.
It should come as no surprise the leggy brunette has also continued to put her looks to fine use through her modelling work. Among the list of brands Mittenaere has advertised are French giants like Jean Paul Gaulthier, Yves Saint-Laurent and L’Oreal, along with many more.
In addition to modelling the clothes of other companies, Mittenaere has also founded her own fitnesswear brand called Imii. And judging by her athletic figure, the 33-year-old knows precisely what to look for in such a garment.
Fans will have been left hot under the collar after Mittenaere’s December post in collaboration with Intimissimi. After all, who among us doesn’t finish decorating the Christmas tree wearing nothing but a matching bra and thong set?
For the next six weeks or so, Dupont may need to go without such off-field distractions as France look to retain the Six Nations. Les Bleus ended a three-year wait for the crown last year, breaking Ireland’s grip on the title after back-to-back trophies.
As fate would have it, the two teams that have dominated the competition in recent years open proceedings in Paris. The game has been moved to a unique Thursday slot for the first time in order to avoid a clash with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Dupont has endured injury struggles in recent times and was absent from the 2024 tournament due to his Paris 2024 Olympics preparation. However, he has one new supporter in particular who could fire the phenomenon onto new heights this year.
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