Wales: (17) 40 |
Tries: Adams, L Williams, Hardy, Hill Cons: Biggar 2, Sheedy 2 Pens: Biggar, Sheedy 3 |
England (14) 24 |
Tries: Watson, B Youngs Cons: Farrell Pens: Farrell 4 |
Wales won the Triple Crown with victory over England in a dramatic Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium.
Controversial tries from Josh Adams and Liam Williams helped Wales open a 17-14 half-time lead in Cardiff, with Anthony Watson responding for England.
Kieran Hardy and Ben Youngs then swapped second-half tries as the teams went into the last 15 minutes level.
Callum Sheedy’s boot and a late try from Cory Hill moved Wales to within two games of a Grand Slam.
Wayne Pivac’s side now have trips to Italy and France on March 13 and March 20 respectively as they seek a second clean sweep in the past three tournaments.
England will point to the two first-half tries were awarded by French referee Pascal Gauzere, but will be also left to rue their continued indiscipline, with lock Maro Itoje especially guilty.
Adams’…