The final spot is determined by an intercontinental playoff. The winner of the Rugby World Cup hoists the coveted Webb Ellis Cup, named for William Webb Ellis. New Zealand won the first Rugby ...

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 ...

The Rugby World Cup is here and the 2019 edition is being played in Japan. It is contested every four years and was first held in 1987. The winner receives the The Webb Ellis Cup. See today's ...

The number of Springbok players who are in the twilight of their careers may impact the team’s prospects for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. With two years to ... on building a squad that aims to retain the ...

Les Bleus have reached the Rugby World Cup final twice in 1999 and 2011, but have never lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy. France are the third-most successful team in Six Nations history, winning the ...

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 ...

Ma'a Nonu, middle, celebrates at the presentation of the Webb Ellis Cup, after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final. Photo / Brett Phibbs. Get all three sports-related questions of varying ...