Eddie Jones has batted away suggestions that his England side targeted Robbie Henshaw in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Dublin which ended with the visitors romping to a comprehensive bonus-point 32-20 victory.

Joe Schmidt has admitted he relishes Eddie Jones' verbal "grenades" ahead of Ireland launching their Six Nations defence against England.

A former Coolmore Stud employee has asked the High Court for orders preventing his former employer from threatening booksellers who sell a book he wrote about the stud with defamation proceedings.

Scotland lock Tim Swinson expects sparks to fly when Gregor Townsend's unstoppable Dark Blues force collides with the immovable object of Ireland in Dublin next week.

Scotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their NatWest 6 Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive 25-13 defeat.

Once upon a time misdirection and sleight of hand were conjurers' tricks consigned to rugby's field of play. Ahead of this NatWest 6 Nations, it is the coaches attempting to draw a veil over their true intentions.

Latest: In an interview with CBS News, Ms Jones said that the posts were meant to be "ironic".

England made a scruffy start to their autumn series but still ensured they will enter their group showdown against Argentina at the 2019 Wold Cup with an immaculate record against the Pumas under Eddie Jones.

Manchester United are set to be boosted by the return of Phil Jones for Tottenham's Premier League visit on Saturday.

Dave Rennie got one over on his former Chiefs assistant Kieran Keane as Glasgow Warriors outgunned Connacht for a 18-12 Guinness PRO14 win at the Sportsground.

Eddie Jones shouldered full responsibility for England's latest Grand Slam implosion in Dublin - then admitted he cannot wait to take on New Zealand.

Eddie Jones has responded to the prospect of England facing New Zealand this year by joking that he would like the fixture to be staged straight after Saturday's Grand Slam match in Dublin.

Joe Schmidt has told Ireland to ignore Eddie Jones' barbs and stick to their own game against England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations finale.

Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho had to be separated as N'Golo Kante's strike sent Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

England survived an almighty scare to finish 36-15 winners at Twickenham as Italy issued a rousing response to scrutiny of their ongoing presence in the Six Nations.

Scarlets claimed the scalp of Guinness PRO12 leaders Munster with a stunning 30-21 comeback win at Thomond Park.

England overcame an alarming start to register a record-equalling 14th successive victory by beating Australia at Twickenham.

England swept aside Fiji 58-15 to extend their triumphant run to 12 Tests, but the defensive frailties evident at Twickenham will have concerned head coach Eddie Jones.

Eddie Jones' unbeaten England ended a 10-year wait for victory over South Africa.

Guardian journalist Owen Jones called the shooting "a deliberate attack on LGBT people.”

Michael Cheika has revealed that Australia were unable to persuade Ben Te'o to pledge his allegiance to the Wallabies due to the financial rewards on offer in the Aviva Premiership.

England edged to the brink of a first RBS 6 Nations title for five years with a 25-21 victory over Wales but were forced to survive a late fightback that evoked memories of the final-quarter collapse against their old rival at last autumn's World Cup.

Marvel's Jessica Jones is on Netflix in November, and we're getting a bunch of teaser videos to whet our appetites for the follow up to the high successful Daredevil.

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Harrison Ford was told by an unknown movie executive that he didn't have what it takes to make it in the industry at the start of his career.

'Dad's Army' star Clive Dunn has died aged 92.

Centre Nick De Luca has been restored to the starting line-up in Scotland's only change for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon decider with Italy.

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Wicklow footballers formed a guard of honour this evening as the remains of Garda Ciarán Jones were brought to St. Brigid's Church in Manor Kilbride.

Mike Phillips launched a withering attack on World Cup finalists France after Wales saw their dream of global domination destroyed in controversial fashion at Eden Park.

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Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Blackburn defender Phil Jones on a five-year deal.

Welsh fly-half Stephen Jones has waded into Ireland's great fly-half debate by stating that Irish tactics for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales will be dictated by who is selected at number 10.

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US President Barack Obama announced today that his National Security Adviser, General James Jones, is stepping down after helping to shape foreign policy for nearly two years.

Politics is threatening to overshadow the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks today.

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Barack Obama consoled relatives of the 11 workers killed in the Gulf oil spill disaster, acknowledging their "unimaginable grief" and assuring them that he would stand with them.

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Vinnie Jones is competing in 'Celebrity Big Brother' to take his mind off his son serving with the Army in Afghanistan.

Rockers Counting Crows have split from their record company after 18 years.

France did Ireland a big favour as they ended Welsh dreams of back-to-back Grand Slams by coming from behind to win the first RBS 6 Nations match to ever be played on a Friday night.

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