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Die einzige bekannte Abbildung von William Webb Ellis, erschienen 1857 in den Illustrated London News Grab in Menton. William Webb Ellis (* 24. November 1806 in Salford, Lancashire; † 24. Februar 1872 in Menton) war ein englischer Geistlicher. Ihm wird nachgesagt, dass er 1823 die Sportart Rugby erfunden habe. Der Wahrheitsgehalt ...
William Webb Ellis (24 November 1806 – 24 February 1872) was an English Anglican clergyman who, by tradition, has been credited as the inventor of rugby football while a pupil at Rugby School. According to legend, Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it during a school football match in 1823, thus creating the "rugby" style ...
Learn about the life and achievements of William Webb Ellis, who is credited with inventing rugby football. Find out how he played rugby at Rugby School, studied at Brasenose College, and became a clergyman in London.
Learn about the legend of William Webb Ellis, who is credited with inventing rugby football in 1823. Discover how Rugby School shaped the game and its rules, and see the trophy named after him.
Learn how William Webb Ellis started rugby football in 1823 and how the game evolved into a global sport with unique values. Find out the World Rugby core values and Playing Charter and take a quiz to test your knowledge.
23. Okt. 2023 · Learn about the origin of rugby union and the Webb Ellis Cup, named after the schoolboy who allegedly invented the sport by catching a football and running with it. Find out how the trophy was created, who has won it and who could win it in 2023.
16. Mai 2024 · Schoolboy William Webb Ellis is purported to have invented Rugby Football when he 'picked up the ball and ran' in 1823. But who was Webb Ellis, did he really invent the game and what did he do next?
