article_snippet: could barely watch as England came up just short of the 26-point margin needed to win their first Six Nations since 2011 in a pulsating match at Twickenham.
article_snippet: In a breathtaking spectacle, England defeated France 55-35 in 'Le Crunch' - just six points short of the total required to lift the trophy.
article_snippet: can barely watch as England beat France 55-35 but narrowly missed out on Six Nations .
article_snippet: Taking Six Nations toll:
article_snippet: Despite the national anthem herculean effort, England could not find a final try and finished second in the championship, behind Ireland.
article_snippet: Earlier in the day, Ireland thrashed 40-10 in Edinburgh to mark a dismal campaign for the Scots and an impressive Wales ran riot in Rome, thumping Italy 61-20.
article_snippet: The Six Nations is the last competitive rugby tournament before England host the World Cup later this year.
article_snippet: the last competitive rugby tournament before England host the World Cup begins on September 18 with England taking on Fiji at Twickenham.
highlights_snippet: England beat France 55-35 in pulsating match, but Ireland win Six Nations .