RUGBY: France's Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations Player of the Championship

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey was named Six Nations Player of the Championship on Thursday for the second year in a row after leading his team to the title.

The 22-year-old follows in the footsteps of teammate Antoine Dupont, who achieved back-to-back honors in 2023. France secured another dominant Six Nations campaign, highlighting their continued excellence in the tournament.

Bielle-Biarrey broke his own record of eight tries set in 2025, scoring nine times during the 2026 championship.

“I’m just really happy, honestly. It’s yet another reward for the team’s hard work throughout the tournament," he said. “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.”

-Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk/Reuters