England thumps Fiji in Cup opener

After the fireworks and a fun opening ceremony, the Rugby World Cup’s first match was a fizzle as England knocked off Fiji by a flattering 35-11 score at Twickenham on Friday. England scored four tries to one but didn’t make the result certain until replacement flyhalf Owen Farrell, on for George Ford, kicked his first shot at goal to make it 21-11 with 12 minutes to go. The Canadians begin play Saturday when they battle Ireland in Cardiff, Wales.