England's indiscipline proved costly in their final Six Nations match against France, with the prop's sin-binning at halftime and late penalties allowing France to claim the title. England led 27-17 before conceding 21 points in a crucial two-minute period, then gave away another penalty in the dying moments that Thomas Ramos converted to secure victory.

Ireland secured their fourth Triple Crown in five years despite some early doubts. With key players missing, the team found new stars in Jamie Osborne and Robert Baloucoune, showing depth for their World Cup preparations. Their 43-21 win over Scotland at a raucous Aviva Stadium highlighted their resilience and bright future.

France's championship success was built on attacking rugby, with 30 tries across the tournament. Teams scored 111 tries total, the most since Italy joined the competition. The evolving game seems to favor high-scoring affairs as defenses struggle to contain the offensive innovations, particularly from France and Scotland who are setting new standards for international rugby.