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In 1823 a young student of Rugby School, Warwickshire England was playing football (Soccer) In those days you were allowed to hack (kick the legs from under a player with the ball) and actually handle the ball. The ball would have to be carried backwards to the team mates and past that way. However, William Webb Ellis decided that he would NOT retreat with the ball but carry it forwards toward the opposing goal line. The Rugby World Cup is named after William Webb Ellis who is is claimed started the game off by running forward with the ball in hand.
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When did the Scottish rugby team win the Webb Ellis Cup?
Scotland have never won the Rugby World Cup, so they have never won the Webb Ellis Cup.
What is the name of the soccer World Cup?
The cup that is won at the end of a rugby world cup final is called The "Webb-Ellis Cup" Which is named after the great rugby player and the founder of rugby William Webb-Ellis. Some Biographist wrote "Whilst playing football, William caught the ball up in his arms, and instead of retiring back or punting forward, he rushed forward with the ball in his hands." This was at Rugby School and was the birthplace of the game.
What is the cup they play for in rugby world cup?
The webb ellis trophy
Who currently has the webb Ellis cup?
South Africa currently hold the Webb Ellis Cup but only until 9/9/2011 when the next event starts
Who made the rugby World Cup?
William Webb Ellis
Who found rugby?
Webb Ellis made up Rugby by picking up a football and kicking it over the cross bar. That is why the world cup trophy is called the webb Ellis cup.
Why was rugby world cup named after William Webb Ellis?
Because legend has it he created rugby by picking up a soccer ball and running with it
What is the webb Ellis cup made out of?
as big as your but
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winners of the ruby world cup?
The William Webb Ellis Cup.
How long did it take to make the webb ellis cup?
50 years i guess
What is the rugby world cup sevens trophy name?
It is called The Webb Ellis trophy.
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
