Webb Ellis Cup

The Webb Ellis Cup is like the ultimate prize in a super exciting sport called rugby. It's given to the team that wins the Rugby World Cup, which is a huge competition with teams from all over the planet. This shiny cup is made of silver and covered in gold, making it look extra special. It's been around since 1987, and teams dream of holding it up high after winning!

The cup is named after a person called William Webb Ellis. Long, long ago, back in 1823, he was playing a game of football at school. Legend says he got tired of just kicking the ball and decided to pick it up and run with it! This brave move is often thought of as the moment rugby football was invented. So, the cup honors this special moment in sports history.

This cup is pretty big, standing about as tall as a big school backpack! It weighs as much as a bowling ball, which is quite heavy. It's made of silver and then covered in gold, making it gleam. It has two handles that look like they have faces on them – one is a happy man, and the other is a lady! It also has words engraved on it, telling everyone what it is.

Only the best rugby team in the whole world gets to lift the Webb Ellis Cup! Teams like South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and England have all won it. Imagine the cheers and excitement when a team wins this amazing trophy! It’s a symbol of their hard work, teamwork, and incredible skill on the rugby field.