In the time of Web Ellis (1823) there were no formal positions as we have them today. The game was frequently on sided with teams having 50 to 100 against 30 people. The game was more of a free for all.
Many people believe that the game of rugby was created in 1823 when, one, William Webb Ellis 'with fine disregard for the rules of football, as played in his time at Rugby school, first took the ball in his arms and ran with it, thus originating the distinctive feature of the game of Rugby'.
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as he is accredited with starting the rugby concept then he took part. However it was not until 1870 that the game of Rugby Union was formalised and he would not have been of an age to take part
no# 15 is a full back in rugby union
Dan Ellis plays goalie for the Florida Panthers.
Ryan Ellis plays defense for the Nashville Predators.
A.J. Ellis is a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Justin Ellis plays Defensive Tackle for the Oakland Raiders.
Matt Ellis plays left wing for the Buffalo Sabres.
Mark Ellis is a second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kenrick Ellis plays Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets.