article_snippet: England fell agonisingly short of claiming an astonishing Six Nations title as Stuart Lancaster's side ran in seven tries to beat France on one of the most astonishing days in the history of the Championship.
article_snippet: Ireland captain Paul O'Connell lifts the Six Nations trophy at Murrayfield after watching England just fall short against France .
article_snippet: Twelve tries were scored in total - seven against five - but ultimately England finished six points adrift of the total Twelve tries needed as Ireland claimed the title for the second season running.
article_snippet: Ireland's crushing victory over Scotland at Murrayfield earlier in the afternoon left England with a huge mountain to climb.
highlights_snippet: Ireland's 40-10 victory over Scotland earlier in the day enough to secure the Six Nations trophy .