Six Nations: France beat England to sweep to Grand Slam

France won their first Grand Slam in a dozen years as they ran in three tries to beat England.

The hosts scored two tries in the first half and left England behind.

Freddie Steward, deployed on the wing, stepped and swooped to score after Joe Marchant's break after the interval.

It was a rare moment of danger from England.

The hosts played out the final 10 minutes in comfort as their fans started the party.

Tricolores fluttered from every seat as the final scrum was set with the clock in the red.

After Gregory Alldritt kicked to the stands, his team dropped to their knees and celebrated a clean sweep.

The chasm that separates England from the Six Nations champion was revealed in this contest.

France was superior in every area. Stronger up front, more accurate in the backs, and more clinical in attack.

Losing is a sobering reality check for England. The Rugby World Cup is 18 months away, but to close the gap on France in that time frame requires swift, steep improvement.

There was no sign of it at the stadium. A campaign that started with Eddie Jones and ended with them overwhelmed in Paris has had few positives.

More to come.