The Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup took place at Twickenham Stadium ©Getty Images

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England opened up the tournament with a victory over Fiji ©Getty Images

Ireland claimed a 50-7 win over underdogs Canada in their opening Pool D tie ©Getty Images

Japan produced the first major shock as they defeated two-time world champions South Africa with a last minute try ©Getty Images

Japan's fans celebrated their teams first World Cup win since 1991 ©Getty Images

Defending champions New Zealand overcame Argentina in an entertaining encounter ©Getty Images

Japan were unable to reproduce the level of performance which saw them overcome South Africa as they were thrashed by Scotland ©Getty Images

The lowest ranked side in the competition, Namibia, celebrated scoring a try but fell to defeat to New Zealand ©Getty Images

Prince Harry and Prince William were present for a crunch Group A tie between England and Wales ©Getty Images

Wales came from behind to earn a crucial victory over the World Cup hosts ©Getty Images