Lewis Noon is carving his own lane across the Channel.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old fullback\u2014son of England and Newcastle Falcons great Jamie Noon\u2014is rising through the ranks at Brive CA\u2019s academy, turning heads in French rugby with every step.<\/p>\n
And while his surname carries English pedigree, Lewis has his eyes on a different shade of blue. His ambition isn\u2019t to follow his father into an England jersey, but to earn the tricolour and represent France on the international stage.<\/p>\n
Watch the Guinness Six Nations at your local\u00a0Greene King sports pub<\/a>.<\/p>\n An English Legacy with a French Twist<\/p>\n While Jamie Noon earned 38 caps for England and built a formidable reputation as a hard-hitting centre, Lewis\u2019s ambitions lie across the Channel. He could one day share the field with Posolo Tuilagi, nephew of England\u2019s own Manu Tuilagi, adding another chapter to rugby\u2019s unique cross-national storylines.<\/p>\n A Falcon Soars in Brive<\/p>\n Jamie Noon retired from professional rugby in 2013 after a successful 13-year run with Newcastle Falcons<\/a> and a final stint at Brive. Reflecting on his career, Jamie tweeted: \u201cAfter 15 years of top flight rugby I\u2019m retiring at the end of the season. So if anyone wants to give me a job please get in touch.\u201d It was a fitting sign-off from a player known for his humour and humility on and off the field.<\/p>\n Starting Young in Malemort<\/p>\n Lewis\u2019s rugby journey began in the French town of Malemort, where the local rugby field was conveniently close to home. He later joined Brive at the U14 level, steadily developing his own style of play. Unlike his father\u2019s physical approach, Lewis\u2019s game has a lighter touch. <\/p>\n \u201cLewis has a game based on avoidance. He reads spaces on the field really well and uses that to his advantage,\u201d Jamie explained. \u201cHe still has some physical progress to make, but we\u2019re working on it,\u201d he added with a laugh, joking that a classic French diet of foie gras and duck legs might be the solution.<\/p>\n A Passion for Defence<\/p>\n While their styles may differ, father and son share a passion for defense. Lewis prides himself on his tackling and ability to track opponents. \u201cI like tackling hard and marking my opponents. I don\u2019t mind defending at all,\u201d he said, reflecting his father\u2019s commitment to the defensive side of the game.<\/p>\n English Blood, French Heart<\/p>\n Although he was born in England, Lewis\u2019s heart belongs to the country he now calls home. \u201cWhen I was younger, I wanted to play for England because of my father. Now, I want to play for France. I have English blood but a French heart,\u201d he said. His dream to represent France is about more than just a jersey; it\u2019s a connection to where he\u2019s grown up and the culture he\u2019s embraced.<\/p>\n POLL:<\/p>\n EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc9\u00a02026 Six Nations Fixtures: Round-by-Round Guide<\/p>\n ROUND 1<\/p>\n Thursday 5th February 2026 Saturday 7th February 2026 \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f\u00a0England v Wales ROUND 2<\/p>\n Saturday 14th February 2026 \ud83c\udff4\u00a0Scotland v England Sunday 15th February 2026 CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7\u00a0France v Ireland
\ud83d\udccd Venue TBC
\ud83d\udd57 Kick-off: 8:10pm<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\u00a0Italy v Scotland
\ud83d\udccd Stadio Olimpico, Rome
\ud83d\udd51 Kick-off: 2:10pm<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
\ud83d\udd5f Kick-off: 4:40pm<\/p>\n
\u2618\ufe0f\u00a0Ireland v Italy
\ud83d\udccd Aviva Stadium, Dublin
\ud83d\udd51 Kick-off: 2:10pm<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Murrayfield, Edinburgh
\ud83d\udd5f Kick-off: 4:40pm<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc09\u00a0Wales v France
\ud83d\udccd Principality Stadium, Cardiff
\ud83d\udd52 Kick-off: 3:10pm<\/p>\n