It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
Ireland overcame a stubborn Wales to keep their Six Nations and Triple Crown hopes alive with a 27-17 bonus‑point victory in Dublin.
Relive the best of the action from Ireland's bonus-point victory over Wales, where Andy Farrell's side claimed a 27-17 win to keep their slim Six Nations hopes alive.
Scotland left it late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory for three years, edging in front with five minutes to play to seal a 26-23 victory in Cardiff.
Hear the thoughts of all four camps as England face Ireland and Scotland play Wales in Cardiff in the third round of the Six Nations on Saturday...
Gabriel Hamer-Webb is set to make his Wales debut in this weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.
France cantered to a 54-12 victory over a poor Wales side as their quest to secure a Six Nations Grand Slam and retain their title continued in Cardiff on Sunday.