France win the Six Nations rugby title for the first time since 2007 . They had to beat Scotland to have a chance of retaining title but lost to Scotland . However , Scotland spoiled any hopes of a tense finale by snatching a 23-20 victory in the last rugby union match to be held at Dublin 's Croke Park as Dan Parks kicked a last-minute penalty for a personal haul of 18 points . France then beat England 12 - 10 in final game of tournament to clinch Grand Slam of rugby . Wales finish fourth for second year in a row after beating bottom side Italy 12 - 10 .
France win the Six Nations rugby title for the first time since 2007 . They had to beat Scotland to have a chance of retaining title but lost to Scotland . France then beat England 12 - 10 in final game of tournament to clinch Grand Slam of rugby . Wales finish fourth for second year in a row after beating bottom side Italy 12 - 10 .