However , defeats away at twickenham and to france in paris cost the side the chance of a third consecutive title .
A hard fought draw at home against wales opened their campaign , followed by two thumping victories at the Aviva Stadium against italy and scotland .
Defeats away at twickenham and to france in paris cost the side the chance of a third consecutive title .
A hard fought draw at home against wales opened their campaign , followed by two thumping victories at the Aviva Stadium against italy and scotland .