England crowned Six Nations champions despite standing in by Ireland . Dublin defeat ends England 's hopes of achieving a Grand Slam of successive victories . Defending champions France finished second after beating Wales 28 - 24 in Paris . Wales needed to win by 27 points to prevent England from taking the title .
England crowned Six Nations champions despite closing defeat by Ireland . Dublin defeat ends England 's hopes of achieving a Grand Slam of five victories . Defending champions France finish second after beating Wales 28-9 in Paris . Wales needed to win by 27 points to prevent England from taking the title .