Bielle-Biarrey named Player of the 2025 6Nations Championship
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s meteoric rise in international rugby has reached another milestone after being voted the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship.
The 21-year-old France winger stormed to victory with an emphatic 65% of the fan vote, securing his place among the tournament’s greats.
Bielle-Biarrey was part of a four-man shortlist that included England’s Tommy Freeman, Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn, and the reigning Guinness Player of the Championship, Italy’s Tommaso Menoncello. However, it was the electric French winger who captured the imagination of fans, his breathtaking performances making him the undisputed choice for the award.
A record-breaking campaign
Bielle-Biarrey’s scintillating form throughout the tournament was a key factor in France’s title-winning campaign. The Bordeaux Bègles speedster not only played a pivotal role in securing the Six Nations crown but also rewrote the record books, becoming the highest try-scorer in a single Championship during the Six Nations era. His tally of eight tries surpassed the previous record set in 2018 by Ireland's Jacob Stockdale, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in world rugby.
His attacking brilliance was encapsulated in his sensational solo effort against Ireland in Round Four—a try that earned him the Try of the Championship award from the fans' vote. It was a moment of pure magic, showcasing his pace, agility, and ability to slice through defences with ease.
The fantasy favourite
Bielle-Biarrey’s impact extended beyond the field, as he became a must-have pick for rugby fans playing the Official Six Nations Fantasy Rugby game. An astonishing 90% of the 337,928 participants selected him in their squads and were duly rewarded: his consistency and point-scoring ability amassed 206 points throughout the Championship.
The Six Nations as a whole captivated audiences worldwide, drawing in over 128 million viewers across its home markets. France, in particular, was gripped by Les Bleus’ march to glory, with a record-breaking 64 million fans tuning in across the five rounds, peaking at 10 million for their decisive Round Five victory over Scotland.
Living out his childhood dream
Reflecting on his award, Bielle-Biarrey expressed his gratitude to the fans who propelled him to victory:
“I’m very happy to have won this trophy and that the fans voted massively for me. 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 today.
"But there were other records broken during this Guinness Men’s Six Nations, not just by me, and this trophy is also a great reward for all the hard work from the French team. It is the conclusion of a very good tournament for us.”
Joining the legends
With this triumph, Bielle-Biarrey joins an illustrious list of past winners, including his national team captain Antoine Dupont—who has won the award three times—and Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll. He succeeds last year’s recipient, Menoncello, in claiming one of the sport’s most sought-after accolades.
From a promising teenager to a Six Nations record-breaker, Bielle-Biarrey’s rapid ascent shows no signs of slowing down. What more can we expect from France’s newest rugby superstar?
