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As it happened: RWC 2015 opening ceremony

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18 Sep 2015

Thanks for joining us! That was a great ceremony, if a little short!

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18 Sep 2015

Truly spectacular!
Truly spectacular!

18 Sep 2015

Prince Harry is now delivering a speech to Twickenham. Making particular mention of the 1995 World Cup and our then President Nelson Mandela handing the trophy to Francois Pienaar. 

18 Sep 2015

The William Webb Ellis trophy now been retrieved from inside the giant rugby ball! A truly beautiful trophy it is!

18 Sep 2015

Of course, Martin Johnson representing England, gets the biggest cheer of the night!

18 Sep 2015

Now we have a host of ex-players representing each country and been presented to Twickenham. Shaun Fitzpatrick representing New Zealand and Chester Williams for South Africa!

18 Sep 2015

More fans at Twickenham!
More fans at Twickenham!

18 Sep 2015

'World in Union' now been performed by a host of singers!

18 Sep 2015

We are underway Ladies and Gentlemen! Let's see what the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony has in store for us tonight!

18 Sep 2015

Rose-tinted glasses for sure! Wonder who they support?
Rose-tinted glasses for sure! Wonder who they support?

18 Sep 2015

England supporters are out in full-force as one would expect!
England supporters are out in full-force as one would expect!

18 Sep 2015

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 IS HERE!

We are only 30 minutes away from the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup! The excitement is starting to build!

18 Sep 2015

A few little numbers to get you in the mood for Rugby World Cup 2015
A few little numbers to get you in the mood for Rugby World Cup 2015

18 Sep 2015

While you wait for the opening ceremony, why not test your knowledge with our Ultimate Rugby World Cup quiz? 
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18 Sep 2015

*** The opening ceremony gets underway at 20:00 SA time ***

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18 Sep 2015

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18 Sep 2015

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