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In 1823 William Web Ellis a 17 year old student of Rugby School Warwickshire England whilst playing Football (Soccer) picked up the ball (which was allowed in the game at that time) and instead of running back toward team mates as was the rule to make a pass carried on running forward toward the opposing goal line. The concept caught on and 14 years later Rugby was formalised as a game
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∙ 16y agoEllis is reported to have been born in Salford, Lancashire in 1806 although he reported in an 1850s census that he was born in Machester.
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What country does William webb Ellis belong to?
William Webb Ellis is English.
What is William Webb Ellis's birthday?
William Webb Ellis was born on November 24, 1806.
Did William Webb Ellis get married?
no he did not get married!
Who invited rugby?
William Webb Ellis
Who is said to have started rugby?
William Webb Ellis
How old is William webb Ellis?
William Webb Ellis was born on November 24, 1806.
Who made the rugby World Cup?
William Webb Ellis
Who created rugby?
William Webb Ellis created rugby
In which country was rugby created?
In Rugby Boarding School, by William Webb Ellis. That is why the World Cup trophy is called the Webb Ellis Trophy
In which country did the game of rugby start?
England by William webb-Ellis
When was rugby inventiad?
1823 in Rugby School, by William Webb-Ellis
What ball is on the lid of the William webb Ellis trophy?
It is not a ball but rather a pineapple
