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Baloucoune and Brau-Boirie burst onto the scene | BKT Rising Player update | Round 2
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Baloucoune and Brau-Boirie burst onto the scene | BKT Rising Player update | Round 2
Guinness Men's Six Nations›
Feb 19, 20264:191.6K views
We have a set of new front-runners to win BKT Rising Player trophy!
Baloucoune and Brau-Boirie have BURSTED onto the scene! 😤 Two outstanding performances from round 2 see the Irish and French backs throwing up their hand for selection!
Lenni Nouchi remains hot on their heel, with Guy Pepper by his side. It is still all to play for!
Celebrating the Next Generation
Who will follow in the footsteps of Prendergast this year? The BKT Rising Player Award celebrates the 'Class of 2026': the next wave of men’s and women’s talent capable of elevating the game with standout performances on the world’s biggest stage.
Who is Eligible?
The award is exclusively for players earning their first Guinness Men’s or Women’s Six Nations senior cap in 2026. It celebrates those making the monumental step into Championship rugby, fostering a teamwork mentality, and delivering elite-level performances under the highest pressure.
Weekly Updates
Throughout every round, the Six Nations website and social channels will be the primary destination to track the frontrunners. The official Guinness Men's Six Nations show, Scrum Believable, will be casting their eye over the contenders from each round, predicting debutant impacts to breaking down match day highlights, giving fans a front row seat to the evolution of these rising stars.
How the Winner is Decided
The BKT Rising Player Award is determined by an expert panel of official broadcast partners from the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. At the conclusion of Round 4, partners submit their nominations. Votes are then ranked and points assigned to determine who will join Sam Prendergast in the history books.
Crowning the Champion
The winners will be revealed at the conclusion of Round 5 with an announcement across global broadcast channels. Fans can expect behind-the-scenes footage of the presentation and the iconic moment the BKT Rising Player trophy is hoisted by the winner.
Post-Championship, the celebration continues with a dedicated highlights reel showcasing the winner's journey from debutant to Championship star, cementing their place as the future of the sport.
