Wales' Kiwi coach Warren Gatland is famous for goading his rival coaches - and he seems to enjoy goading his English counterpart more than most.

Englan's uncertainty brought them unstuck against Wales, says World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry.

The English press have questioned England coach Stuart Lancaster's tactics after his side's 28-25 loss to Wales.

If there were any doubt about the role pressure will play at this World Cup, there won't be now following the collapse of England at Twickenham.

Herald columnist Chris Rattue looks at six things we learnt from Wales' win over England this morning.

Prince Harry is an England fan and honorary president of England Rugby, but his older brother is vice-patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

Warren Gatland says he was surprised at England's midfield selection changes for match at Twickenham and he has had to alter his plans.

Being on the other side of the world has not stopped this 41-year-old from Yorkshire from doing everything he can to get behind the Rose Army.

Ali Williams reckons he didn't really say everybody hates the English. But retired Welsh star Gareth Thomas has no such qualms.

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

English rugby star James Haskell has gone naked to celebrate the World Cup - and he has Warren Gatland to thank for the inspiration.

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.

Remember it's the new game in town. After weeks of window-dressing about team arrivals, hypothetical discussions and likely combinations, the World Cup begins.

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

The English Rugby Union is to extend its policy of not selecting any overseas-based players for England for the next two Cups.

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

3D technology used to make Lord of the Rings and Gladiator helping England's goalkickers stay on target.

New Zealand are favourites but that doesn't mean anything, says All Blacks legend. PLUS: Lomu shows England how you do a haka - amazing photos.

The All Blacks are fed up. They've yet to play a game in the World Cup but they have already been bombarded by questions about the haka.

England have unveiled their own "secret weapon" to counteract the All Blacks' haka - a mocking version of the war dance led by World Cup winner Matt Dawson.