New Zealand fans enjoy themselves during the All Blacks 26-16 win against Argentina. Photo: Reuters.
Japan flanker Michael Leitch delivers the ball off the top from the lineout to halfback Fumiaki Tanaka. Photo: Reuters.
England's Dan Cole (L) and Fiji's Campese Ma'afu (R) have a confrontation after a powerful Fiji scrum. Photo: Reuters.
The William Webb Ellis Cup is unveiled atop a heap of players from the inside of the giant rugby ball in the opening ceremony. Photo: Reuters.
England fans enjoy themselves prior to the tournament opener at Twickenham. Photo: Reuters.
All Black halfback Aarom Smith scores a try to restore the lead for New Zealand after having trailed for nearly half an hour. Photo: Getty Images.
France fans show their support at their opening game against Italy. Photo: Reuters.
The use of the TMO proved to be a contentious issue over the weekend. Here Jaco Peyper is seen signalling for time off on one of the multiple occasions the TMO was brought into play during the opening match between England and Fiji. Photo: Reuters.
An Argentina fan shows his support during his team's 26-16 loss to the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters.
Samoa players perform the Siva Tau prior to their clash with the USA. Photo: Reuters.
A giant rugby ball is lit up during the opening ceremony at Twickenham before England's match against Fiji. Photo: Reuters.
South African fans hold up a banner as they support their team against Japan. The Japanese had the last laugh, beating the Springboks 34-32. Photo: Reuters.
Canada's Brett Beukeboom wins a lineout as Ireland's Peter O'Mahony competes for the ball. Photo: Reuters.
Georgia were ecstatic after beating Tonga 17-10 to claim undoubtedly the biggest scalp in their World Cup history. Photo: Reuters.
Argentina No 8 Leonardo Senatore takes a selfie with fans after his team's loss to the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters.
England fans pose in costumes outside the stadium before their opening game against Fiji. Photo: Reuters.
Japan players gather for a photo after their historic win over the Springboks. Photo: Reuters.
The moment Yoann Huget tore his cruciate ligament, ruling the dangerous French winger out of the rest of the World Cup. Photo: Reuters.
2003 World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson, England's representative among the past players at the opening ceremony. Photo: Reuters.
Tonga perform the Sipi Tau prior to their match against Georgia. Photo: Reuters.
Richie McCaw was cast as a villain after being yellow carded for a foot trip in the first half of the All Blacks match against Argentina. Here he is seen leaving the field after securing a 26-16 win. Photo: Getty Images.
England first five Owen Farrell kicks a conversion as a flying Nemani Nadolo attempts to charge it down. Photo: Reuters.
South African prop Jannie du Plessis carries the ball forward as Japan flanker Michael Leitch comes over the top to make the tackle. Photo: Reuters.
France fans show their support outside the stadium before their first game against Italy. Photo: Reuters.
New Zealand fans celebrate during the All Blacks win over Argentina. Photo: Reuters.
Samoa players acknowledge the crowd after their 25-16 win over the USA. Photo: Reuters.
Japan fans hold up signs during their match against the Springboks. Photo: Reuters.
Former Otago and Alhambra-Union winger Karne Hesketh scores the try which saw Japan stun South Africa well after the siren. Photo: Reuters.
Pumas fans show their support during Argentina's match against the All Blacks. Photo: Reuters.
A USA fan holds their flag behind him. Photo: Reuters.
New Zealand and Argentina fans pose for a photo together outside Wembley Stadium prior to their clash on Monday morning. Photo: Reuters.
The 2015 Rugby World Cup is in full swing after having kicked off on Saturday morning.
Above is a selection of the best pictures, showing the action, drama, passion and controversies of the first eight games.
