England crowned Wales 28-9 champions despite closing defeat by England . Seven minutes after the restart , captain Brian O'Driscoll became the record tryscorer in Six Nations history with his 25th crossing -- and Sexton converted to make it 24-3 . Dublin defeat ends England 's hopes of achieving a Grand Slam of five victories . Defending champions Ireland finish second after beating Wales 28-9 in Wales . Paris needed to win by 27 points to prevent England from taking the title .
England crowned Wales 28-9 champions despite closing defeat by England . Dublin defeat ends England 's hopes of achieving a Grand Slam of five victories . Defending champions Ireland finish second after beating Wales 28-9 in Wales . Paris needed to win by 27 points to prevent England from taking the title .