Va'aiga Tuigamala: World needs to understand Pacific Islanders have been 'shunted'.

This could be dismissed as conspiratorial nonsense if not for the extraordinary evidence.

Follow live updates as France and Fiji clash in Paris.

Big-name Kiwi coaches have taken the globe by storm. One operates in relative obscurity.

The Wallabies turned the pain of a dismal Super Rugby season into a test triumph over Fiji

Nemani Nadolo has weighed into the England-Fiji pay debate - but with a twist.

Fiji's players are set to earn just £400 (NZ$700) each for Saturday's sold-out Test against England.

COMMENT: The team of the year is simple - Fiji. Their Olympic gold has the romance factor, something which has all but evaporated from world sport.

A win for Wales which keeps them in the hunt for a quarter-final spot, but a moral victory for Fiji, who will leave here with a sense of pride and also regret.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool A clash between Wales and Fiji in Cardiff.

David Pocock has reaffirmed himself as one of the Wallabies' most crucial players with another powerful display in their opening win over Fiji.

Spirited Fiji stopped Wallabies from racking up huge score.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool A clash between Australia and Fiji in Cardiff.

The English press scent blood, and are looking to take down the favourites.

The opening game was extreme, but it's not that much of a surprise that the World Cup has ushered in nanny state rugby.

Right from the off, England were uncomfortable.

The refereeing crew didn't even keep to the rule book in this morning's World Cup opener, writes Richard Loe

Watch a replay of this morning's live blog of the rugby World Cup opening ceremony, followed by hosts England taking on Fiji.

Fans on social media were quick to react to this morning's Rugby World Cup opener between Fiji and England, with many critiquing the commentary and referee's decisions.

England were the winners but viewers were increasingly looking at their watches during a lengthy Rugby World Cup opener full of stoppages.

If you are up early today you'll still be too late to catch the opening Rugby World Cup game at one downtown Auckland bar.

The statistics you need to know ahead of tomorrow morning's opening Rugby World Cup game between England and Fiji.

Fiji's focus on team-building values might give them an upper hand against England in the upcoming opening.