England cling on to record vital victory over Wales and win Triple Crown

Wales were the closest challengers to Eddie Jones’ England at the start of the weekend but a home victory ensures England will be crowned Six Nations champions if France lose to Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Owen Farrell kicked six penalties and one conversion for England, with winger Anthony Watson scoring the first try of the game.

Wales threatened a late, late comeback when George North and Taulupe Faletau both scored tries, with Rhys Priestland converting on both occasions to reduce England’s lead to four points but Jones' men held on despite a nervy conclusion.

The Grand Slam remains on - but England need a first victory in Paris since 2012 if they are to complete their first clean sweep of the Six Nations since 2003.

England's massive points advantage over France, who visit Scotland on Sunday, means even a heavy defeat in Paris would be unlikely to deprive them of the tile following four successive second place finishes under Stuart Lancaster.

"The grand slam is a reality and we can't wait to get to Paris and to do the business," said England coach Eddie Jones. "We need to prepare well and the grand slam is there for us to take."

With Wales due to host Italy in their final match, Saturday's Twickenham showdown was effectively a title decider -- not to mention a chance for some sort of England revenge for their World Cup defeat in September.

Yet it was one way traffic from the start as Watson's try and four penalties had them 19-0 ahead 15 minutes into the second period as Wales barely got out of their own half.

A chargedown try by Dan Biggar got the visitors on the board but England still looked comfortable until Wales burst into life with late tries by North and Faletau to revive memories of their stunning World Cup comeback - but this time England held out.

"We were terrible in the first half, it's very unlike us and it really cost us the game," Wales coach Warren Gatland said.