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Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 18, 2015 at 8pm UK
 

35-11

try (13'), Brown (22', 72'), Vunipola (80')
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Nadolo (30')
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Mike Tindall: 'England should be happy with Fiji win'
Former England captain Mike Tindall believes that England's start to the Rugby World Cup could not have gone any better.
Sep 22, 15:48
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Dominiko Waqaniburotu suspended for one week for tip tackle on Jonny May
Fiji flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu will miss the team's next match at the Rugby World Cup after being suspended for one week for a tip tackle on England's Jonny May.
Sep 21, 14:25
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Fiji flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu cited for Jonny May tackle
Fiji flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu will appear before an independent judicial officer after being cited for a tackle on England's Jonny May.
Sep 21, 13:46
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Dan Cole: 'Wales, Australia licking their lips'
England prop Dan Cole insists that his side must improve their scrummages before they take on Wales and Australia, after losing their own three times against Fiji.
Sep 19, 15:17
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Billy Vunipola unaware of bonus point rule during England win
Billy Vunipola says that he was unaware of the bonus point rule in the World Cup as he scored England's fourth try of the game against Fiji.
Sep 19, 09:32
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England coach Stuart Lancaster hails Mike Brown's performance against Fiji
England coach Stuart Lancaster praises the performance of full-back Mike Brown, who scored two tries in the Red Rose's 35-11 Rugby World Cup victory against Fiji.
Sep 19, 08:02
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England captain Chris Robshaw: 'It was a tough match against Fiji'
England captain Chris Robshaw admits that Fiji were tough to crack in his side's 35-11 victory in the Rugby World Cup opener at Twickenham.
Sep 19, 05:46
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England coach Stuart Lancaster: 'Late try was huge relief in victory over Fiji'
England's Stuart Lancaster admits that it was a "massive relief" when Billy Vunipola scored a late try to secure a bonus-point win over Fiji in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Sep 19, 05:24
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Brad Barritt: 'Fiji refused to give up'
Brad Barritt admits to Sports Mole that Fiji's resilience forced England to stay focused for the full 80 minutes of the 35-11 win at Twickenham
Sep 18, 23:54
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Joe Launchbury: 'England must improve'
Joe Launchbury concedes that England will need to produce better performances to progress, despite beating Fiji 35-11 in the World Cup opener at Twickenham.
Sep 18, 23:34
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Tom Youngs: 'England did not do simple things against Fiji'
Tom Youngs suggests that England failed to do the simple things during their 35-11 win over Fiji in the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 18, 22:34
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Jonny May: 'England showed character in Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji'
England winger Jonny May says that the team showed good character to claim a bonus point in the Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji.
Sep 18, 22:17

The Match

Match Report

Mike Brown scores two tries to lead England to a 35-11 win over Fiji in their opening match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of England's 35-11 victory over Fiji, as the Red Rose kicked off their World Cup campaign with a bonus-point win.

HT Report

England earn an 18-8 lead in an entertaining first half against Fiji as the World Cup gets underway at Twickenham.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between hosts England and Fiji at Twickenham.

Head to Head
Nov 10, 2012 2.30pm
Autumn Internationals
England
54-12
Fiji
Sharples (2), Try, Monye, Johnson, Tuilagi (2)
Matawalu, Kalou
Build-up
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Stuart Barnes: 'England shouldn't focus on bonus points'
Stuart Barnes says that England must not focus on gaining bonus points at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 18, 19:16
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John McKee pleased with England homework
John McKee claims that his Fiji side are fully prepared for the challenge of taking on England in the World Cup opener.
Sep 18, 09:17
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Dan Carter tips Nemani Nadolo to shine
Nemani Nadolo has the potential to lead Fiji to a shock win over England, according to New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter.
Sep 18, 08:39
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Geoff Parling: 'We must be on top form'
Geoff Parling insists that Fiji will capitalise if England are not at their best in Friday's World Cup opener at Twickenham.
Sep 18, 08:21
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Jonny Wilkinson: 'England must not underestimate Fiji'
Jonny Wilkinson believes that England must not underestimate Fiji when they kick off the World Cup on Friday.
Sep 17, 15:15
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Graham Rowntree: 'England not feeling the pressure'
Graham Rowntree insists that it is a feeling of excitement, rather than pressure, in the England squad ahead of Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji.
Sep 17, 14:37
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Ben Morgan wants to repay England faith
England back-row Ben Morgan is looking to repay England's faith in him after recently recovering from a broken leg.
Sep 16, 22:03
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Ben Youngs prepared for "extra special" 50th cap
Ben Youngs admits that it will be "extra special" to win his 50th cap for England in the World Cup opener against Fiji.
Sep 16, 17:32
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Ben Volavola starts at fly-half for Fiji
John McKee hands Ben Volavola the starting spot at fly-half for Fiji's World Cup opener against England.
Sep 16, 14:10
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Fiji coach John McKee: 'Fiji can exploit England's weaknesses'
Fiji coach John McKee believes that England have weaknesses which his side can exploit in the World Cup's opening fixture at Twickenham on September 18.
Sep 15, 14:29
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England captain Chris Robshaw: England "under no illusions" ahead of Fiji clash
England captain Chris Robshaw insists that England are "under no illusions" as to how big an occasion the country's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji will be.
Sep 15, 14:08
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Will Greenwood: 'Sam Burgess shouldn't be in England squad'
Will Greenwood says that he would not have selected Sam Burgess in England's matchday squad for their Rugby World Cup opening match against Fiji on Friday.
Sep 15, 00:52
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England name unchanged side for Rugby World Cup opener
Stuart Lancaster sticks with a winning formula by naming an unchanged side for the meeting with Fiji in Friday's opening Rugby World Cup fixture.
Sep 14, 16:48
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Nikola Matawalu: 'Fiji can spoil England party'
Fiji scrum-half Nikola Matawalu believes that the Pacific Islanders can "spoil England's party" in the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 14, 13:52
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Ben Youngs wants 'statement win' against Fiji
Ben Youngs says that England "want to put a statement out" in their opening Rugby World Cup game against Fiji on Friday.
Sep 13, 22:34
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Stuart Lancaster: 'I'll select England's strongest team for Fiji match'
Stuart Lancaster says that he will select England's strongest possible lineup for their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji.
Sep 12, 21:54
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