England needed to beat France by 26 points to win Six Nations title after Ireland secured battling win over Scotland . The All Blacks were the better side in a tight game Wales cranked up the pressure beforehand with a pulsating second-half display against Italy giving them the win .
England needed to beat France by 26 points to win Six Nations title after Ireland secured battling win over Scotland . But Stuart Lancaster 's side could only manage a 20-point winning margin as Ireland were crowned champions . Wales cranked up the pressure beforehand with a pulsating second-half display against Italy giving them the win .