Six Nations: Wales beat England 40-24 to take Triple Crown

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’…

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