RUGBY

Champions New Zealand start the defence of their title against Rugby Championship rivals Argentina.

Brown feels a string of errors puts his place in risk for the second Pool A match against Wales.

Wins for Georgia, Ireland and France on the first full day of the tournament.

London's Paddington station saw severe overcrowding as fans travelled to Cardiff for the Rugby World Cup match.

Three-time runners-up France begin their campaign against Italy at Twickenham.

Billy Vunipola scores late try as England take maximum points from opening game against Fiji.

The host nation start in winning fashion but there are questions to answer for Stuart Lancaster.

IBTimes UK presents the best politician quotes and photos ahead of the RWC opening ceremony.

England kick off the eighth Rugby World Cup against Fiji at Twickenham.

The New Zealand fly half is fit again and back to his best ahead of the showcase event.

Watson could be vital in England's attempts to escape from their pool.

IBTimes UK previews the pomp and circumstance ahead of the start of the eighth Rugby World Cup.

IBTimes UK guides you through the eighth Rugby World Cup, which is hosted in England.

Travel networks are expected to be jammed as millions of rugby fans travel to games.

IBTimes UK sport editor Nick Howson weighs up England's chances of winning the tournament.

The giant lock could miss South Africa's opener but is likely to have a pivotal role to play later.

The Irish number eight is key to Joe Schmidt's attempts to deliver a maiden World Cup triumph.

The 26-year-old full back could have a defining role to play in any Wallabies success.

Geoff Parling continues at lock while Ben Morgan will start at no. 8 again.

Leicester centre says he was ruled out of 2015 Rugby World Cup through injury.

Webb joins Leigh Halfpenny on the injury list.

Bath fly-half also believes his rivalry with old friend Owen Farrell is good for Stuart Lancaster's side.

The hosts open their 2015 World Cup campaign against Fiji at Twickenham on 18 September.

Stuart Lancaster's side bounce back from defeat against France with confident performance at Twickenham.

Stuart Lancaster's World Cup preparations conclude with one last warm-up test at Twickenham.

Cian Healy included in Joe Schmidt's 31-man roster after neck surgery.

Warren Gatland has only selected two specialist hookers in his 31-man party after Ireland victory.

Highlanders wing selected by Steve Hansen despite suffering a broken leg against Argentina in July.

De Villiers included in Heyneke Meyer's 31-man travelling party despite recent injury woe.