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Opinion: A question of integrity at Rugby World Cup

Bending the rules for Scotland v Japan would be unfair when Italy were not granted the same opportunityCalm before the storm: The sun sets over the Okuchichibu mountains outside Tokyo (Getty Images)Bending the rules for Scotland v Japan would be unfair when Italy were not granted the same opportunity

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Five things we learnt about rugby in September

From back-row battles to morale-boosting victories, Paul Williams looks at key talking points from the past monthSlippery: Sean Maitland fumbles the ball against Samoa (Getty Images)From back-row battles to morale-boosting victories, Paul Williams looks at key talking points from the last month

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All hail Japan’s Brave Blossoms

Why Japan beating Ireland is more significant than their victory over South Africa four years agoJoy and pain: Japan celebrate while Joey Carbery looks dejected (Getty Images)Why Japan beating Ireland is more significant than their victory over South Africa four years ago

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Rugby World’s 2019 World Cup Diary

Get an insight into the magazine team’s adventures – and calamities! – in Japan during the tournamentRed and white: Japan supporters at the opening game (Getty Images)Get an insight into the magazine team’s adventures – and calamities! – in Japan during the tournament

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