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William Webb Ellis (Salford, 24 de noviembre de 1806 – Menton, 24 de enero de 1872) fue un clérigo anglicano inglés, a quien se acredita como inventor del rugby cuando era alumno de la Escuela de Rugby.
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 of play.
El mito de que Webb Ellis creó el rugby al coger la pelota con las manos en 1823 es falsa. Según historiadores, el artículo de su compañero Bloxam en 1880 es la fuente de esta leyenda.
1 de mar. de 2013 · Precisamente por eso os traigo la curiosa historia de la creación de este deporte y la de su supuesto inventor: William Webb Ellis. Nació en Salford, Inglaterra (otras fuentes sitúan su lugar...
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 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.
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.
