Ireland kept their Six Nations title defense alive with a hard-fought 27-18 win over Wales, securing the Triple Crown thanks to Sam Prendergast’s precision kicking and impact performances from Bundee Aki and James Ryan off the bench.

Rugby's oldest rivalry resumes on Saturday in the Six Nations, as Scotland heads to London to take on England in this much-anticipated Calcutta Cup clash. The visitors have won the last four encounters in this fixture,

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go,