France did not quite hit the heights of their Dublin demolition last weekend, but Les Bleus did enough on a nervy night in Paris to clinch a second Six Nations title in four years – and kill off England’s faint hopes of a trophy-lift in Cardiff.

France faced a win-or-bust Six Nations showdown against Scotland in Paris on Saturday after England routed sorry Wales to send the title battle down to the wire.France must now defeat Scotland in the concluding game of the tournament to wrap up the title,

France beat Scotland 35-16 at the Stade de France to clinch the Six Nations title for the first time since 2022.Their fourth win of the competition left them on 21 points, one ahead of England who beat Wales earlier in the day to pile the pressure on Les Bleus.

FRANCE snuffed out England’s hopes of a Six Nations title triumph. But they were made to battle by Scotland before clinching the championship crown. Steve Borthwick’s men thumped Wales 68-14 in

France went into their Six Nations closer against Scotland needing a win to clinch top spot, with rivals England hoping the Scots could do them a huge favour in Paris

The Six Nations will remain on free-to-air for the next four years after a landmark deal was struck that means the BBC will no longer show England games, Telegraph Sport understands. ITV will show all of England’s games under the new deal, making Saturday’s match between Wales and England the last shown on BBC until at least 2030.

France has seen off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record in Paris.

Ireland’s hopes of defending their title look to be lost, although they did at least hold serve by beating Italy 22-17 in the opening match of Super Saturday, before England’s trip to Wales and then a brilliant France host Scotland in the finale to this gripping championship.

England has consigned ailing rival Wales to a 17th straight loss with a record 10-try 68-14 drubbing in the Six Nations in Cardiff.