Six Nations: England v Wales – in pictures

The England players walk into the ground before the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Inside the stadium, a Welshman and an Englishman discuss the forthcoming match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

England coach Stuart Lancaster shakes the hands of the mascots Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's a frenetic opening to the contest. Here, Alun Wyn Jones of Wales comes under pressure from Courtney Lawes Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images

Danny Care gives England an early lead when he takes a quick penalty and dives over the try-line. Wales were sleeping then and have gifted England seven points
Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Luther Burrell darts over for England following a piercing-kick from Billy Twelvetrees Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Mike Brown tackles Leigh Halfpenny. Halfpenny has kept the Welsh team within touching distance using his boot – his long-range penalty kicks have been immaculate Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Jack Nowell catches George North in the nose Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Courtenay Lawes runs into the referee and play has to be called back Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Dan Lydiate is stopped by Dylan Hartley Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Jonny May almost has his shorts pulled down by Jamie Roberts Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The players engage in a scrum Photograph: Tom Jenkins

George North kicks the ball past Mike Brown but into touch Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Halfpenny is forced out with a dislocated shoulder Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, looks glum Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Courtney Lawes steals a Welsh line-out in front of Jake Ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Owen Farrell gets a painful kick in the groin from Alex Cuthbert as England hold onto their lead in the second half Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The electronic advertising urges England on near the final whistle Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Luther Burrell celebrates victory on the final whistle. England have deservedly triumphed 29-18 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The win has earned them the Triple Crown Photograph: Tom Jenkins

But can they now go one better? Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... Stuart Lancaster is smiling because he knows his side are still in the running for the Six Nations title. England face Italy in the final round, and if Ireland lose to France it's highly likely that England will claim the title. Photograph: Tom Jenkins