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A Bordeaux rugby player crowned best French international for the 2nd consecutive year

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The Editor

Louis Bielle-Biarrey continues to break records. The winger for Union Bordeaux-Bègles, who scored 34 tries in 31 matches across all competitions last season, was named the best French international for the second consecutive year at the 2026 Rugby Night awards.

At just 23 years old, Louis Bielle-Biarrey adds another award to an exceptional 2025-2026 season. On Monday, September 28th, at the Olympia, the Bordeaux native beat his teammate Matthieu Jalibert and Toulouse's Thomas Ramos to retain his title as France's best international player.

11 tries in just 8 matches with the Blues

Wearing the France jersey, the winger scored 11 tries in 8 matches during the season. 9 of them were scored during the 2026 Six Nations Tournament, which the Blues won.


A historic performance: with 9 tries in five matches, Louis Bielle-Biarrey finished as the tournament's leading try-scorer and set a new record for a single edition. He notably scored four tries against England on the final day.

A season with 34 tries for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

His year wasn't limited to the French jersey. With UBB, Louis Bielle-Biarrey also won a second consecutive Champions Cup and was named the competition's best player.

Combining club and country, his record is staggering: 34 tries in 31 matches during the 2025-2026 season. He was also named the Six Nations Player of the Tournament for the second consecutive year.


A Second Crown at Rugby Night

Already rewarded in 2025, the Bordeaux player is pulling off the double in 2026. Since this award was created, only Yannick Jauzion, Lionel Nallet and Antoine Dupont had managed to be crowned best French international player on multiple occasions.


Held Monday, September 28th at the Olympia in Paris, the 22nd Rugby Night celebrated the players and staff who stood out during the 2025-2026 season, based notably on votes from professional players.

Alongside Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Toulouse's Jack Willis was crowned best Top 14 player for the second consecutive year. Pau's Fabien Brau-Boirie received the trophy for season's breakthrough player, while Setareki Bituniyata from Provence Rugby was named best Pro D2 player. Among the women, Mathilde Lazarko from ASM Rugby Féminin was elected best Elite 1 player and Léa Champon, from FC Grenoble Amazones, France's best international player.