article_snippet: Then it was all eyes on England before the result at Twickenham brought confirmation that Joe Schmidt’scould party like it was 1949 all over again – the last time the country won back-to-back championships.
article_snippet: The Ireland players celebrate as The Ireland players are crowned Six Nations champions after England failed to beat France by the 26 points The Ireland players needed .
article_snippet: Captain Paul O'Connell holds aloft the Six Nations trophy at Murrayfield after Ireland were crowned champions for the second consecutive year .
article_snippet: The Irish squad celebrate The Irish squad Six Nations success as fireworks are set off from within Murrayfield following England's win .
article_snippet: Irish fans celebrate Irish fans side winning the Six Nations after watching England beat France 55-35 at Twickenham .
article_snippet: With just four tries scored this term, this tricky away assignment had become even trickier in the hours before kick-off, as Wales’ runaway win in Rome meant Ireland required a 21-point win to reclaim the top spot which they had initially lost to England last weekend with defeat at the Millennium Stadium.
article_snippet: Ireland players celebrate at the end of the match at Murrayfield before later being crowned Six Nations champions .
article_snippet: Despite RBS Six Nations growing dominance, it wasn’t until the 62 minute that RBS Six Nations managed the score that put RBS Six Nations top of the pile.
highlights_snippet: England needed to beat France by 26 points to win Six Nations title after Ireland secured battling win over Scotland .
  
highlights_snippet: But Stuart Lancaster's side could only manage a 20-point winning margin as Ireland were crowned champions .
  