After so much build-up, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally got underway.
After Friday’s opening ceremony in Paris, France and New Zealand were first to take to the pitch for their Pool A clash.
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Saturday’s games included a huge win for Ireland over Romania, and importantly saw the return of Johnny Sexton, and a hard-fought but well-deserved win for a 14-man England over Argentina.
The opening weekend didn’t disappoint, and there’s sure to be more twists in this particular tale.
George Ford shon for England against Argentina. Photo: Getty 13
A replica of the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony. Photo: Getty
French president Emmanuel Macron during the opening ceremony. Photo: Getty
Argentina’s Thomas Gallo crosses the line. Photo: Getty
Sexton’s back. Photo: Getty
Irish ingenuity as temperatures hit the mid 30s. Photo: Getty
Romania’s Nicholas Onutu with his child after the Ireland game. Photo: Getty
Aaron Smith leads the Haka. Photo: Getty
22-year-old Joe McCarthy scores. Photo: Inpho
The heat in Bordeaux proved too much for Mack Hansen. Photo: Inpho
Burning questions Bordeaux. Photo: Inpho
Scotland fans before the South Africa game. Photo: Inpho
England’s Joe Marler celebrates. Photo: Inpho
Faf De Klerk takes over kicking duties against Scotland. Photo: Inpho + 10
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