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.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool A clash between Fiji and Uruguay.

Time to say goodbye, sadly, to one of the most flamboyant figures in the World Cup.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.