British broadcaster ITV Sport are fully supportive of lead Rugby World Cup commentator Nick Mullins, who caused a storm during Fiji's 35-11 defeat to England.

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.

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.

Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat on the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on Saturday.

The performance of a man who played little part in the Maori All Blacks' stunning revival could have the biggest ramifications this year.

Rugby's shameful treatment of the Pacific Islands may never end - a sad fact that becomes ever harder to refute given events of recent weeks.

They asked to play the All Blacks. They’ve been given a stitched-up side badged as the ‘Classic All Blacks’ — and Fiji rugby’s 100th birthday party next month is shaping as another episode of Pacific neglect.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Fiji in Hamilton.

Samoa kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 27-7 victory over Fiji at Eden Park.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Samoa and Fiji at Eden Park in Auckland.