France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances.

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,

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

France vs Scotland - LIVE! The Six Nations title race has gone down to the final match of the championship, as France look to secure the title against Scotland in Paris tonight. L

PARIS (Reuters) -France set a record for most tries scored in a single Six Nations campaign when Yoram Moefana touched down in their home game against Scotland on Saturday. It was the 30th try for Fabien Galthie's side - one more than England's 29 in the 2001 championship.

It all comes down to this for France, as Fabien Galthié's players go in search of a win against Scotland, knowing that a victory will see them seal the Six Nations title. Last weekend's stunning win over Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin means the championship is France's to lose coming into this final match of the tournament.

France secured the 2025 Six Nations title with a commanding victory over Scotland, because of a brace from Yoram Moefana at the Stade de France.