The fallout from the weekend’s first round of games has been felt in the latest rugby world rankings table, with the Springboks falling three places to sixth after their shock…
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Five things we learnt: England v Fiji
By Adam Hathaway Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph still to click We didn’t learn anything about this pair at all. Brad Barritt is reliable but when he makes an error…
Sam Burgess: I’m ready to start against Wales
Sam Burgess drew praise for his substitute appearance for England against Fiji on Friday night and the former Rugby League man insists he’s ready to play from the start against…
World Cup Highlights: England 35-11 Fiji
Watch World Cup highlights of England's opening win over Fiji
World Cup 2015: England 35-11 Fiji
England left it late in the opening game of the 2015 World Cup but they did eventually wrap up a bonus-point win over Fiji when Billy Vunipola got the tip…
England v Fiji: Betting guide
England are heavy favourites to beat Fiji in Friday’s opening game of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham, so simply putting money on the hosts to win may not be…
England hope to avoid pitfalls of Rugby World Cup’s opening night
By Paul Eddison Stuart Lancaster will have been preparing for the opening game of the World Cup against Fiji since he was given the England job full-time back in 2012.…
Four Fiji players to watch in Rugby World Cup opener against England (videos)
By Stuart Clarke England are widely expected to get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a flying start against Fiji at Twickenham on Friday, but don’t expect the visitors…
Key statistics for England v Fiji
The 2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off with the hosts England taking on Fiji – a team the Red Rose has never lost to in five previous encounters. Previous meetings…
Which team has the most to lose at the Rugby World Cup?
By Will Macpherson This should be the greatest Rugby World Cup ever. There, I’ve said it. I’ve joined the hype brigade. Biggest, best, brashest, any which way you square it,…