Jones outlines trust in England rugby squad following Rooney rumpus

After Wayne Rooney hit the headlines for enjoying a night out during the international break, England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones has said a curfew is not required to ensure his players behave appropriately.

Rooney issued an apology on Wednesday, following the publication of photos that allegedly showed the England football captain drunk at a wedding held at the national team's hotel on Saturday night, 24 hours after the 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland and shortly before a friendly against Spain.

"The time we need to have a curfew is the time we no longer have a leadership group. I trust this group of players," said the 56-year-old, who has yet to taste defeat since succeeding Stuart Lancaster last December.

"They are adults," Jones added of his players.

"The guys will come back, have a beer and decide when they go to bed."