France tonight clinched the RBS 6 Nations Championship on points difference from Ireland after snatching a late victory over Wales in Cardiff.
Ireland had been left with an outside chance of stealing the title from French hands, but they needed to beat England by 34 points at Twickenham.
Eddie O'Sullivan's men stunned England with a dramatic late 28-24 victory that secured the Triple Crown, but it was not enough to overhaul the French.
Back at the Millennium Stadium France were confirmed as champions and captain Fabien Pelous lifted the trophy under a shower of champagne sprayed by his team-mates.
