Louis Bielle-Biarrey Makes Six Nations History with Back-to-Back Best Player Awards and Record Try Scoring

Louis Bielle-Biarrey, the 22-year-old winger for the French national rugby team, has been named the best player of the Six Nations Tournament for the second consecutive year, following his extraordinary performances in the 2025 and 2026 tournaments. Renowned for his speed and nicknamed "LBB" or the "TGV," Bielle-Biarrey set a new record in the 2026 competition by scoring nine tries, surpassing his own previous record of eight from 2025.

A standout moment was his remarkable quadruple against England on March 14, 2026, contributing to France's thrilling 48-46 victory at Stade de France. His nine tries in 2026, combined with his eight in 2025, make him the only player to have scored in every match for two consecutive tournaments, solidifying his place as the leading French try-scorer in Six Nations history with a total of 18 tries in 14 matches.

Bielle-Biarrey's achievements have elevated him to sixth place among all-time French try-scorers, trailing behind legends such as Damian Penaud and Serge Blanco. He garnered 44% of the votes for best player, totaling 151,525, outpacing notable competitors like Ireland's Stuart McCloskey, Italy's Tommaso Menoncello, and Scotland's Kyle Steyn.

In addition to his national successes, Bielle-Biarrey’s professional career includes 86 tries, with 29 for France, 34 in the domestic league, and 23 in the Champions Cup. Looking ahead, he is set to defend his club title with Union Bordeaux-Bègles in the upcoming Champions Cup quarter-finals against Leicester.

Expressing his gratitude, Bielle-Biarrey emphasized the importance of teamwork in securing back-to-back Six Nations titles and reflected on his consistent scoring streak across ten consecutive international games. His rapid rise and record-breaking feats have firmly established him as a new icon in French rugby.