Steyn nominated for Player of the Championship
20 Mar 2026Kyle Steyn has been nominated alongside three others for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations Player of the Championship.
The nominees are:
• Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
• Stuart McCloskey (Ireland)
• Kyle Steyn (Scotland)
• Tommaso Menoncello (Italy)
Steyn is recognised after leading from the front during the championship, combining clinical finishing with tireless work rate to inspire his side across the competition, including famous victories over England, Wales and France.
The winger was named Player of the Match twice during the championship, against England and France.
Steyn was also included in the Team of the Championship alongside Rory Darge and Finn Russell.
The four nominees for the Guinness Men’s Player of the Championship award topped the performance statistics charts throughout the Championship, and registered the highest number of fan votes to earn their place in the Team of the Championship, which identifies the top performing player per position. Of all the players voted into the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Team of the Championship presented by Capgemini, Bielle-Biarrey, McCloskey, Steyn and Menoncello received the highest percentage of fan votes.
The winner of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship will be decided by a public vote, with fans invited to have their say and recognise the player they believe made the greatest impact. Voting is now open and will close on Thursday March 26th at 9.00am GMT.
Kyle Steyn’s Championship Stats
Tries – 3
Defenders beaten- 26 – Ranked 1st (Joint record)
Initial breaks – 6 – 6th
Supported break – 2 – 10th
Turnovers won – 3 – 16th (8th highest back)
Metres made – 316 – Ranked 6th
Oval ranking – 8.1/10 – Ranked 7th
