Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn have been shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship award. This follows McCloskey's pivotal role in Ireland securing their fourth Triple Crown in five years and finishing second in the tournament, despite an injury-affected autumn campaign. Steyn, meanwhile, started all Scotland matches, scored three tries, and was instrumental in the side finishing third.

The award winner will be determined by a public vote closing on Thursday, 26 March. McCloskey led Ireland in carries (74), offloads (8), defenders beaten (20), and post-contact metres (105), registering six try assists and eight turnovers – the joint highest in the tournament. Steyn, the 32-year-old Glasgow Warriors star, has scored 185 points in 103 appearances and is the first player from his club to be nominated since 2017.