Bielle-Biarrey named men’s Six Nations best player

French winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been crowned Player of the Championship in the 2026 Men’s Six Nations, a title he claimed for the second time in succession. His performance throughout the tournament, highlighted by a crucial contribution in France’s victory over England, cemented his position as the top performer. The 22-year-old scored four tries in the final match, helping his team secure consecutive titles.

Bielle-Biarrey’s achievement was backed by a significant majority of fan votes, with 44% of the total casting their support for the award. A record 151,525 fans participated in the voting process. Other candidates on the list included Italy’s Tommaso Menoncello, Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey, and Scotland’s Kyle Steyn.

His try-scoring prowess continued to set records, as he tallied nine goals during the 2026 campaign—a feat that surpassed his previous season’s total of eight. This places him fifth in the all-time try-scorers’ rankings for the championship. Speaking about the honor, Bielle-Biarrey remarked,

“I’m just really happy, honestly. It’s yet another reward for the team’s hard work throughout the tournament. We were able to defend our title. Winning the tournament two years in a row is no small feat. We’re very happy to have done it.”