Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Liveupdated

England v Wales highlights: Six Nations score and reaction as hosts cling on for dramatic win at Twickenham

England 16-14 Wales: England produce second-half comeback to dramatically edge past old rivals Wales at Twickenham

Luke Baker
at Twickenham
Sunday 11 February 2024 03:57 EST
Comments
‘It’s a first step’: Jamie George hopeful after England's victory against Wales in Six Nations match

England’s ambition of making a fresh start on their return to Twickenham failed to produce the hoped-for fireworks but they at least had the resilience to dig out a 16-14 victory over Wales.

For the first time in Six Nations history, Warren Gatland’s team led at the interval in their great rival’s stronghold after storming 14-5 ahead through a penalty try and Alex Mann touch down.

But the favourites hit back when Fraser Dingwall went over in the left corner before George Ford stepped up to land the decisive penalty in the 72nd minute, rewarding a more polished second half.

Relive all the action from Twickenham in the blog below:

England 8-14 Wales

50 mins: Wales kick over the top and it’s touched by an England player to give them an attacking lineout. But great maul defence by England as they stop the forward momentum, hold the ball up and earn the free-kick from the referee.

Front-row changes for England as Ellis Genge and Dan Cole come on for Joe Marler and Will Stuart. Straight into a scrum for the big lads

Luke Baker10 February 2024 18:02

PENALTY! England 8-14 Wales (George Ford 47’)

No dramas for Georg Ford who narrows the gap to within a score from the tee.

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:58

England 5-14 Wales

46 mins: Scrum collapses but Wales still get the ball out and Adams boots clear from his own in-goal area. Steward slips on the return before a Ford chip through is blocked but belatedly we’re coming back for Tompkins being offside from the kick.

Penalty bang in front coming up

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:58

England 5-14 Wales

45 mins: One reset of this scrum...

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:55

England 5-14 Wales

45 mins: Wales stuck on their own line as try to set up a kick clear but eventually earn a five-metre scrum instead.

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:55

England 5-14 Wales

43 mins: Itoje leaps high to claim the lineout and it’s a painful landing but England retain the ball. A couple of one-up carries from the big boys before they wraparound to the right and Slade gets over the gain-line.

The ball is flung wide to the left and Daly charges for the line but a great covering tackle by Winnett to push him into touch, with Adams coming in to help tidy up

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:54

England 5-14 Wales

42 mins: STOP THE PRESSES! WALES HAVE CONCEDED A PENALTY! They’re pinged at the scrum and England have the perfect platform with a lineout in the 22.

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:52

England 5-14 Wales

41 mins: Knock-on early in this second half as Wainwright can’t handle a low pass on halfway. England will look to assert their dominance at the scrum.

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:51

KICK-OFF! England 5-14 Wales

Back underway at Twickenham as Ioan Lloyd kicks long. Can England get back in this or will Wales see out a famous win?

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:50

HALF-TIME! England 5-14 Wales

If discipline is crucial in Test rugby, then Wales are very well-set. A remarkable 100 minutes since they last conceded a penalty!

Luke Baker10 February 2024 17:47

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in