Summary

  • England fight back to beat Wales and go top of Six Nations with two wins from two

  • Wales put in another huge effort but suffer second narrow defeat

  • George Ford penalty gave England lead in final 10 minutes at Twickenham

  • Fraser Dingwall try cut Wales' lead to 14-13 in second half

  • Penalty try and Alex Mann try gave Wales 14-5 half-time lead

  • Ben Earl powered over for England but George Ford conversion charged down

  1. Thanks all!published at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

    FT: England 16-14 Wales

    Want more reaction?

    Read Mantej Mann's report from Twickenham here.

    One more game to come on Sunday as Ireland face Italy in Dublin, tune into the live page for that one, with kick-off at 15:00 GMT.

    Media caption,

    Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - highlights

  2. 'We made it very difficult'published at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England Rugby

    More from England head coach Steve Borthwick, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think as you look at it, I am proud of the way the players stayed in the fight, that is the way a team finds a way to win - it is a young team with blend of experience."

    On the Six Nations: "What is important to recognise is this phenomenal competition, whilst that was not a classic flowing rugby contest.

    "The hard fought game, the theatre and drama of it was so significant. There would have been a few people who had raised heart rates in the stands, I know I did!"

    On two wins from two games: "It is important the players and families enjoy tonight, then we will reconvene on Wednesday."

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England for a Grand Slam? Are you allowed to publish 'crying with laughter' emojis in the live feed? Are we watching the same team? Six Nations B Division.

    Dylan

  4. How it standspublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Only two undefeated sides remain in England and Ireland.

    The pair face off on 9 March at Twickenham. Long way to go, but is looking like a big one already.

    StandingsImage source, BBC Sport
  5. Postpublished at 19:25 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Indeed, too early for Grand Slam chat!

    Was only asking the question...

    VoteImage source, .
  6. WATCH: Highlights of England's victorypublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Here are the highlights!

    Missed the game? Or want a recap - then get watching.

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    Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - highlights

  7. 'We will come good'published at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England Rugby

    England full-back Freddie Steward, speaking to BBC Sport: "We are pleased, you have to be when you win at the end of the day.

    "We won ugly, we were up against it in the first half, but we showed enough to come through.

    "We have a big test at Murrayfield next, but happy to be two from two."

    On England's yellow cards: "The message at the start of the week was we wanted the discipline to be good, 10 minutes in and we had 13 on the field - that is the way it goes at times."

    On defence: "We have had Felix Jones come in and implement this new system, it will take time and eventually it will come good I am sure.

    "We are coming together well, the mood in camp is good. We are still building and transitioning but we will come good."

  8. WATCH: England's opening trypublished at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Missed England's opening try?

    Check out Ben Earl's powerful finish.

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    Six Nations 2024: Ben Earl powers through Wales' defence to score try for England

  9. 'These boys are the next big push for us'published at 19:14 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Wales Rugby

    Wales centre George North, speaking to BBC Sport: "Still at the processing stage at the moment, first half we wanted to go big and start hard.

    "We were right in the fight, but second half we were off the pulse completely."

    On discipline: "It was costly [Mason Grady's yellow card] but again if you flip it around if he intercepts it, then he scores.

    "We went through some really good defensive sets, but it is a tough place to come."

    On the young talent playing for Wales: "I think all of them [did well], we are in a fortunate place. These boys are stepping up and have an opportunity to put their name on the jersey.

    "To get a string of performances together is confidence to them.

    "The boys know we have a great opportunity and you have to embrace it and take it with both hands.

    "These boys are the next big push for us. We need to look at ourselves quickly and then go to Dublin."

  10. 'We are going to be a good team'published at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

    FT England 16-14 Wales

    Wales Rugby

    Wales head coach Warren Gatland, speaking to ITV: "In fairness to England they came into the second half with a kicking strategy and game, they got some reward out of it. We probably didn't manage it as well as we could have.

    "We are going to be a good team, it's just going to take us a little bit of time. Some players are learning about game management, and they learn it from experiences.

    "We did some good things and things that we will tidy up going forward. It's disappointing but it's a young side that is going to continue to improve.

    "I thought we showed some great character, and it was a game there for us to win and I am proud of the effort."

  11. Wales continue to struggle in Englandpublished at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Wales have now lost their past six matches away against England in the Six Nations.

    Their most recent win in England came in the pool stage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

    Wales walking through England clappingImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'This is a team which stays in the fight'published at 19:06 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England Rugby

    England head coach Steve Borthwick, speaking to ITV: "It was a hard-fought game and I am pleased for the players.

    "This is a team which stays in the fight, it is a young side and we have a lot to learn, but we will grow together."

    On the first half: "In so many ways a lot of the things in the first half were good, we had two players leave the field with sin-bins.

    "There was a penalty count of 6-0 to Wales. Other than the late play it was 7-5 to Wales, until they scored their try.

    "Half-time we were very composed and clear what we need to do and we had belief we would go on and find a way."

    On the second half: "In some ways we stepped forward and showed the depth of the squad in certain positions, Theo Dan and Chandler Cunningham-South came on and added."

  13. 'Doing things our way, the England way 'published at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

    FT: England 16-14 Wales

    England Rugby

    England captain Jamie George, speaking to ITV: "I am relieved.

    "We had so much thrown at us in that game, we said the bare minimum this England team is going to show is fight and character.

    "Going down to 13 men we scrapped our way through, the control we showed there is huge - positive signs for me.

    "Doing things our way, the England way.

    "The set-piece got a bit more control and we were not afraid to play and scored some good tries. We threatened the Welsh line and our defence is looking a lot better and that is what we want to base our game on.

    "Confidence and belief in what we are doing, we love defending. It is what this English team is going to be about going forward."

    On the fans: "We have been so outspoken that the record at Twickenham has not been good enough. We want to change things and relate to the crowd.

    "Show some passion and belief playing for England, I want to thank everyone for their support, it is special."

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, PA Media
  14. Catch in the crowd!published at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

    Being a hooker you'd imagine England captain Jamie George's throwing should be fairly accurate...

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, Getty Images
  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

    #bbcrugby, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only – texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

    Andrew: Tight games that went right to the end, but embarrassingly low quality rugby on show from the four teams across the two matches today. Ireland won't be losing any sleep after watching both games.

  16. We can't use 'being a young team as an excuse'published at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Wales Rugby

    Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins, speaking to ITV: "Absolutely gutted, that game was there for us to win and we didn't take it. We weren't accurate enough, I am really disappointed.

    "When you come to Twickenham you know it is going to be a physical battle and you have to match them, I don't think we did that.

    "I don't think we can use being a young team as an excuse, if we are here, we are good enough. I think we've created the chances but we just weren't accurate when finishing."

    Dafydd Jenkins reaching for the ballImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'A proper Test match'published at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England Rugby

    England number eight Ben Earl scored England's first try and was named player of the match. He's been speaking to ITV:

    "That was a proper Test match. It came down to the fine margins, the ball was in play for a long time, the boys dug in and we are really pleased.

    "We rode it out with 13 men to a certain degree in the first half. We have been speaking about an identity and we keep building that - we are really pleased.

    "We are trying to impose ourselves on every facet of the game, Freddie Steward was world-class today.

    "In defence, our line-speed in most parts was exceptional.

    "In attack, we want to move the ball and today we made good strides with that.

    "I guess the most exciting thing is we have not even scratched the surface. We rest up for a couple of days then get back to work."

    Ben EarlImage source, Getty Images
  18. Jones works his magicpublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    South Africa's World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber said it took 14 games for the Springboks to adjust to their new defensive system.

    In that time they lost 50% of their games.

    England since the arrival of the former South Africa defence coach Felix Jones have won two from two!

    The system worked well today!

  19. Next uppublished at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    Next up Wales travel to Ireland on 24 February, with England going to Murrayfield to play Scotland.

    Player of the match Ben Earl is chatting to the media, his quotes will be with you shortly.

  20. Postpublished at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February

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    England have not lost a round two fixture after winning their opening match since 2009.

    Too early for Grand Slam chat?