Cyrielle Banet facts for kids
Cyrielle Banet, born on August 29, 1994, is a talented French rugby player. She plays as a winger, which is a fast position on the side of the field. Cyrielle represents her home country, France, in international games. She also plays for the Montpellier club team.
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Cyrielle Banet's Rugby Journey
Starting Strong: 2018
Cyrielle Banet began playing for the Montpellier club team in 2018. That same year, she was chosen to join the French national team. She played in the 2018 Women's Six Nations Championship. Cyrielle scored one try in games against Ireland and Scotland. She then scored two tries in her team's big 57–0 win against Italy.
Big Wins and Tries: 2020
In the 2020 Women's Six Nations Championship, Cyrielle continued to shine. She scored two tries in France's 50–0 victory over Wales. One of her tries was amazing: she broke through the defense from far back on the field. She also scored two tries in their win against Italy the week before.
Double Tries and International Success: 2021
Cyrielle scored two tries in the 2021 Women's Six Nations Championship. These tries helped her team defeat Ireland with a score of 56–15. She scored her first try in the first half of the game. Her second try came in the second half. In November of that year, she scored twice more. This was against the Black Ferns, New Zealand's national team. France won that game 38–13 during their Autumn international matches.
National Team and Challenges: 2022
Cyrielle was selected for the French squad for the 2022 Women's Six Nations Championship. She was also initially chosen for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, which was played in 2022. However, she unfortunately missed out on playing due to an injury.
Continuing Her Journey: 2023
Cyrielle Banet was again selected to play in the 2023 Women's Six Nations Championship. She continues to be an important player for the French national team.