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Webb Ellis statue
Statue of the man often credited with inventing rugby football
Webb Ellis Cup
The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy for the Rugby World Cup competition.
David Kirk kisses the Webb Ellis Cup, 1987
All Black captain David Kirk kisses the Webb Ellis Cup at Eden Park after the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France on 22 June 1987.
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