Six Nations 2017: Updated Table, Results and Round 5 Fixtures

England captured the 2017 Six Nations title with a display of ferocious scoring against Scotland at Twickenham, winning 61-21 to be declared champions on Saturday.

The Scots' defence was inadequate as coach Eddie Jones sent his men out to blitz their opponents, and the hosts' aggressive style paid dividends as they took the Calcutta Cup.

France overran Italy on a sunny day in Rome, collecting a 40-18 victory on their travels as they penetrated the try line.

Here are Saturday's results:

Home	Score	Away
Italy	18-40	France
England	61-21	Scotland

Here are the latest standings, confirming England retain the championship as they continue to hunt the Grand Slam, per ITV Rugby:

Here are the forthcoming matches for Round 5:

Date	Time (GMT)	Time (ET)	Match
Saturday, March 18	12.30 p.m	7.30 a.m.	Scotland vs. Italy
Saturday, March 18	2.45 p.m.	9.45 a.m.	France vs. Wales
Saturday, March 18	5 p.m.	12 p.m.	Ireland vs. England

Saturday Recap

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Jones has taken a young and hungry England squad and turned them into the biggest force in northern-hemisphere rugby in the space of 12 months.

The Red Rose smashed the Thistle with a fine attacking display as the visitors wilted against the challenge.

England were clearly motivated in the opening moments, slicing through their opponents with aggressive and direct rugby with the ball in hand.

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A flood of scoring followed kick-off, as Jonathan Joseph set the home side on their way with two well-executed tries before setting up Anthony Watson as England led 30-7 at the interval.

Joseph completed his hat-trick, as Billy Vunipola claimed England's fifth try of the match.

Gordon Reid's effort and two tries from Huw Jones gave Scotland slim hope, but Danny Care had the last word as England finished in style.

BBC Breaking News highlighted a milestone for the winners:

France conceded the fastest try of the competition this term, after just 150 seconds, but fought back to win in style in Italy.

The French hit back with four tries to overwhelm the hosts, as Virimi Vakatawa, Gael Fickou, Louis Picamoles and recalled full-back Brice Dulin responded.

The Italians attempted to resurrect their controversial “no-ruck” tactic, but the French were a cut above as they played with freedom and typical panache.

England will win the Grand Slam if they defeat Ireland in the final round of games, but with a British and Irish Lions tour ahead, the hosts will want to impress against the back-to-back Six Nations champions.