Webb Ellis Cup
_(cropped).jpg) Webb Ellis Cup in 2015 | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Competition | Rugby World Cup |
| Awarded for | Winning the Rugby World Cup |
| Local name | |
| Nickname | "Bill" |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| History | |
| First award | 1987 |
| First winner |  New Zealand (1987) |
| Most wins |
|
| Most recent |  South Africa (2023) |
| Website | rugbyworldcup.com |
The Webb Ellis Cup is the
silver gilt and has been presented to the winner of the Rugby World Cup since the first competition in 1987. It has been won four times by South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019 & 2023), three times by New Zealand (1987, 2011 & 2015), twice by Australia (1991 & 1999), and once by England
(2003).
The 38-centimetre trophy weighs 4.5 kg, is
Wallabies
.
History
There are two official Webb Ellis Cups, which are used interchangeably. One is a 1911 trophy made by Carrington and Co. of London, featuring a Victorian design of a 1740s cup by Paul de Lamerie, while the other is a 1986 replica.[2]
International Rugby Board and also a former England forward, visited Garrard & Co, the crown jeweller in Regent Street, London.[1] Director Richard Jarvis brought the particular cup down from the vault and showed it to both of them.[1]
It was chosen for use in February 1987. Ronnie Dawson of
Australians Nick Shehadie and Ross Turnbull approved the choice of the trophy.[1][3] The trophy is cared for and restored after each tournament by silversmiths Thomas Lyte.[4][5]
It was soon named "The Webb Ellis Cup". New Zealand became the first nation to win the Webb Ellis Cup when they won the 1987 Rugby World Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup has been held by four nations: New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and England.
The current holders are South Africa, after they beat New Zealand 12-11 in the
Junior World Cup
trophies.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "The History of the William Webb Ellis Cup". wesclark.com. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ "RWC 2011: Webb Ellis trophy in NZ one of two genuine articles". 3 News. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ "Rugby Trophys". rugbyfootballhistory.com. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ Thomas Lyte lifts Webb Ellis Cup
- ^ BBC Radio 4: Friday Boss - business presenter Simon Jack interviews Kevin Baker, chief executive, Thomas Lyte
External links
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