England has kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri.

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,

England consigned ailing rival Wales to a 17th straight loss with a record 10-try 68-14 drubbing in the Six Nations that ensured the title will be decided in the final match of the tournament between France and Scotland on “Super Saturday.