France secured the Six Nations championship with a flourish - and quashed England's hopes - by ultimately overpowering a dogged Scotland in Paris.

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

France claimed their seventh Six Nations trophy in a record-strewn 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, shaking off their beautiful runners-up tag on a crisp evening at the Stade de France. Les Bleus matched England's number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style,