The Rugby World Cup kicked off tonight with England taking on Fiji at Twickenham.
As is the case with most of the biggest events in world sport, the opening ceremony took over social media and our televisions for the hour leading up to the game.
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton along with Prince Harry and even the Bull Hayes were in attendence for the opening game.
Here is a recap with some of the more specatacular photos from around the web...
The Bull Hayes stands tall!
Inside Twickenham before the game
There were some very artistic displays during the ceremony, not least this one.
One of the most impressive design features we have seen at a sporting event. They did not leave the field like this for the opening game.. and that's not a real rugby ball.
Attendees watch a fireworks show during the opening ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup
Just in case anyone needed a reminder of what it's all about... #ENGvFJI #RWC2015 Live blog: http://t.co/ScTM49Vo8y pic.twitter.com/cVAaBuhHcZ
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 18, 2015
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