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1854dReuters

Superb Scotland sweep aside Russia to set up decisive Japan clash

Despite 14 changes to their starting lineup, Scotland raced to the bonus-point victory they needed to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.

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1860dReuters

Ireland short of their best despite easy win over Russia

Joe Schmidt's side claimed a bonus-point win to fix some of the damage done by their loss to Japan last time out.

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High tackle controversies overshadow Samoa's win against Russia

Samoa marked their first match at Japan 2019 with victory, but it was two high tackles in the first half by the Samoans that was the major talking point.

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1872dSam Bruce

Rugby World Cup sweeps into Asia for first time on a sea of red and white

Any thought that the tournament's first foray into Asia wouldn't be embraced by the people of Japan was blown away on opening night.

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1873dReuters

Rugby World Cup hosts Japan overcome first-night nerves to see off Russia

Winger Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as Japan overcame a severe case of opening-night nerves to give the host nation a winning start to the Rugby World Cup.