The 2011 Rugby World Cup kicked off today. Got up early to join the other Kiwis and French All Black supporters at Freedom Bar just off the Champs Elysees to see the opening act, then the first game of the weeks to follow.

New Zealand to Tonga, 41 - 10. Go the All Blacks!!

It was a nice environment to be watching the match. The first French game is tomorrow against the Japanese. I think the next live match I go to see will be the one between the French and the All Blacks, though, on the 24th. I cannot wait!!!