A whole different ball game at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as the Rugby World Cup arrived in Manchester.

England may have been eliminated following their defeat to Australia last time out but there was still pride to play for in their final group game against Uruguay.

Here are the best pictures from an historic day for our home...

Knight to remember: Fans arrive early in fancy dress for the match.

I was there: Fans get snapped next to the Web Ellis trophy.

City Square: Fans watch the end of Wales v Australia in our fan zone.

Skipper: England captain Chris Robshaw arrives at the Etihad Stadium.

Land of Hope and Glory: Robshaw belts out the anthem.

Big day out: Despite England’s early elimination, there was no faulting the passion from the sidelines.

First try: Anthony Watson goes over for England’s first try.

Two more: Owen Farrell kicks the conversion.

Try again: Nick Easter piles on the Uruguayan misery with another try.

The boss: Stuart Lancaster watches on from the Gods.

Family affair: A great night out had by all!

England eventually ran out 58-3 winners over the South Americans to at least end on a high.