Ireland won the 2014 Six Nations Championship in Paris after a thrilling match that went down to the very final minutes in a 20-22 victory in the Stade de France.

15 March 2014; Brian O’Driscoll, Ireland, lines up with his team-mates for the last time. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014, France v Ireland, Stade De France, Saint Denis, Paris, France. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

15 March 2014; Ireland’s Mike Ross, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell during the national anthem ahead of the game. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014, France v Ireland, Stade De France, Saint Denis, Paris, France. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

15 March 2014; The victorious Ireland team celebrate with the RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014 trophy. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014, France v Ireland, Stade De France, Saint Denis, Paris, France. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

15 March 2014; Brian O’Driscoll, Ireland, celebrates following his side’s victory. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014, France v Ireland. Stade De France, Saint Denis, Paris, France. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

15 March 2014; Brian O’Driscoll, Ireland, following his side’s victory. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2014, France v Ireland. Stade De France, Saint Denis, Paris, France. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE