Following our partnership with BKT Tires, this newly launched award spotlights the breakout stars making their mark on the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations Championships.
Who will be the future Sam Warburton, Ellie Kildunne, Sarah Hunter, or Johnny Sexton? The BKT Rising Player Award celebrates the next generation of men’s and women’s rugby talent, who can elevate the game with standout performances in the 2025 Championships.
Who is eligible?
The award is exclusively for players earning their first Guinness Men’s or Women’s Six Nations senior cap in 2025, celebrating those who have made the significant step to play for their country, fostered a teamwork mentality, and performed at a high level.
Weekly updates
Every round, the Official Six Nations website and dedicated social channels will be the destination to read all and hear about the players who have stood out and could be in contention for the new award.
From predicting how players might fare in their debuts to breaking down their standout moments, fans will have plenty to discuss.
How the winner is decided
The BKT Rising Player award will be chosen by the broadcast partners of the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations Championship, submitting their nominations at the conclusion of round four.
Votes are ranked, points are assigned, and the player with the highest tally will be crowned the inaugural BKT Rising Player.
Crowning the champion
Winners will be revealed at the conclusion of Round 5, with a live announcement across broadcast channels.
Fans can expect behind-the-scenes footage from the award presentation, including the first glimpse of the BKT Rising Player trophy in the hands of the deserving winner.
Post-Championship, the celebrations don’t stop. A highlights reel of the winner’s best moments will be shared, cementing their place as a rising rugby superstar. This award isn’t just about recognition: it’s about shaping the future of the game.
Get ready to cheer for the next wave of rugby greatness, because the BKT Rising Player Award is here to shine a spotlight on the stars of tomorrow!
The list of eligible players for the Men’s BKT Rising Player Award, is as follows:
Player | Team | Total Caps | Six Nations Caps |
Arthur Clark | England | 0 | 0 |
Asher Opoku-Fordjour | England | 1 | 0 |
Bevan Rodd | England | 7 | 0 |
Cadan Murley | England | 0 | 0 |
Curtis Langdon | England | 2 | 0 |
Fin Baxter | England | 6 | 0 |
Joe Heyes | England | 7 | 0 |
Ollie Sleightholme | England | 5 | 0 |
Oscar Beard | England | 0 | 0 |
Raffi Quirke | England | 2 | 0 |
Ted Hill | England | 2 | 0 |
Tom Roebuck | England | 3 | 0 |
Tom Willis | England | 1 | 0 |
Cheikh Tiberghien | France | 0 | 0 |
Clement Verge | France | 0 | 0 |
Emilien Gailleton | France | 6 | 0 |
Giorgi Beria | France | 0 | 0 |
Hugo Auradou | France | 1 | 0 |
Joshua Brennan | France | 0 | 0 |
Lenni Nouchi | France | 2 | 0 |
Louis Le Brun | France | 0 | 0 |
Marko Gazzotti | France | 1 | 0 |
Maxime Baudonne | France | 0 | 0 |
Maxime Lamothe | France | 0 | 0 |
Mickael Guillard | France | 5 | 0 |
Noah Nene | France | 0 | 0 |
Oscar Jegou | France | 1 | 0 |
Pierre-Louis Barassi | France | 3 | 0 |
Remy Baget | France | 0 | 0 |
Temo Matiu | France | 0 | 0 |
Theo Attissogbe | France | 3 | 0 |
Caolin Blade | Ireland | 3 | 0 |
Cian Prendergast | Ireland | 4 | 0 |
Cormac Izuchukwu | Ireland | 1 | 0 |
Gus McCarthy | Ireland | 2 | 0 |
Jack Aungier | Ireland | 0 | 0 |
Jack Boyle | Ireland | 0 | 0 |
Jamie Osborne | Ireland | 5 | 0 |
Sam Prendergast | Ireland | 3 | 0 |
Thomas Clarkson | Ireland | 2 | 0 |
Dino Lamb | Italy | 9 | 0 |
Giulio Bertaccini | Italy | 1 | 0 |
Luca Rizzoli | Italy | 0 | 0 |
Matt Gallagher | Italy | 2 | 0 |
Matteo Canali | Italy | 0 | 0 |
Tommaso Di Bartolomeo | Italy | 0 | 0 |
Alexander Masibaka | Scotland | 0 | 0 |
Arron Reed | Scotland | 3 | 0 |
Cameron Henderson | Scotland | 1 | 0 |
Euan Ferrie | Scotland | 0 | 0 |
Ewan Johnson | Scotland | 4 | 0 |
Fergus Burke | Scotland | 0 | 0 |
Gregor Brown | Scotland | 4 | 0 |
Jack Mann | Scotland | 0 | 0 |
Jamie Dobie | Scotland | 9 | 0 |
Marshall Sykes | Scotland | 1 | 0 |
Matt Currie | Scotland | 4 | 0 |
Patrick Harrison | Scotland | 3 | 0 |
Tom Jordan | Scotland | 3 | 0 |
Will Hurd | Scotland | 4 | 0 |
Ben Thomas | Wales | 7 | 0 |
Ben Warren | Wales | 0 | 0 |
Blair Murray | Wales | 3 | 0 |
Dan Edwards | Wales | 0 | 0 |
Eddie James | Wales | 3 | 0 |
Ellis Bevan | Wales | 6 | 0 |
Ellis Mee | Wales | 0 | 0 |
Freddie Thomas | Wales | 1 | 0 |
Josh Hathaway | Wales | 2 | 0 |
Tom Rogers | Wales | 5 | 0 |
WillGriff John | Wales | 2 | 0 |
