The biggest and best professional club competition in the Northern Hemisphere kicked off this past weekend. There were a few surprises, a few close calls, and more than a few great highlights. 

The Eagles are in search of their first World Cup win since 2011's triumph over Russia when they face Tonga in the final game of the tournament for both teams.

With six of the eight quarterfinalists already decided, we have a fair idea at this stage who the real contenders are. 

With the news that tropical storm Hagibis would be hitting Yokohoma on Saturday, World Cup officials decided to call off the England vs France match. And both sides will be just OK with that. They'll get extra rest before the quarterfinals. 

The 2015 World Cup saw one of rugby's greatest upsets, as Japan toppled the mighty Springboks in the World Cup opener. However, the huge win amounted to nothing after Scotland trounced Japan four days later, ending their hopes of a first-ever World Cup quarterfinal. 

It was a first half of utter destruction as the Springboks raced out to a 47-0 lead before the break en route to a 66-7 drubbing of Canada at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Tuesday.