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Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations Player of the Championship

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Clock IconApr 1, 2025Rugby Union

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named Player of the Championship for this year's Six Nations after a record-breaking campaign.

The 21-year-old helped France to a 19th title by scoring eight tries, the most in a single championship, overtaking Jacob Stockdale's record of seven tries in 2018.

He is also the third player to have scored in every round of a single championship, after fellow Frenchman Philippe Bernat-Salles in 2001 and Tommy Freeman this year.

Bielle-Biarrey won the award with 65% of the fans' vote, seeing off competition from England back Freeman, Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello.

"I'm very happy to have won this trophy and that the fans voted for me," said Bielle-Biarrey.

"My parents signed me up for rugby when I was five years old. Straight away, I really liked it. It is a childhood dream to be able to live my passion.

"This trophy is also a great reward for all the hard work from the French team, and it is the conclusion of a very good tournament for us."

Bielle-Biarrey also won the award for Try of the Championship for his brilliant solo effort in round four against Ireland.