England have got their hands on most coveted prize in rugby - the William Webb Ellis trophy. But who is the famous golden cup named after, and why? The Academy decided to find out more about the boy ...

Regardless of historical fact, William Webb Ellis is guaranteed to be associated with the sport forever as the Rugby World Cup trophy bears his name. Casual observers may describe a rugby ball as ...

Modern rugby union as we love it today can trace its roots back to 1823 in Warwickshire. The traditional story credits William Webb Ellis with inventing the modern day game at Rugby School in ...

South Africa given a heroes' welcome as they return home after winning the Rugby World Cup South ... supporters at the airport with the Webb Ellis Cup, won on Saturday after a nail-biting match ...