Posted by Kieran Fitzwilliam
How was rugby invented?
As a rugby enthusiast, I've always been curious about how this great sport was invented. It turns out rugby can be traced back to 1823 in England, when a young student named William Webb Ellis picked up a soccer ball and started running with it during a school game. This bold move led to the development of rugby football, which later split into two forms - rugby union and rugby league. The sport quickly gained popularity, and the first international match took place in 1871 between England and Scotland. Today, rugby is enjoyed by millions of fans and players worldwide, and we have William Webb Ellis to thank for it!