Webb Ellis Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Webb Ellis Cup?38 cm
2. How heavy is Webb Ellis Cup?4.5 kg
3. What is the awarded for?Championship title of the men's Rugby World Cup
4. What is the year of first presentation?1987
5. Who was William Webb Ellis and why is the cup named after him?William Webb Ellis was a student at Rugby School who, in 1823, is said to have picked up the ball and ran with it, starting the game of rugby. The cup is named in his honor to remember that beginning of the sport.
6. What does the Webb Ellis Cup look like?The cup is 38 centimeters tall and weighs 4.5 kilograms. It is made of silver gilt and has two scroll handles, one with a satyr head and the other with a nymph head. The words 'International Rugby Football Board' and 'The Webb Ellis Cup' are engraved on it.

Rugby Union: A contact team sport played with an oval ball, characterized by running, passing, kicking, and tackling.
Silver Gilt: Silver that has been coated with a thin layer of gold.
Satyr: In Greek mythology, a mythical creature that is part man and part goat, often associated with revelry.
Nymph: In Greek mythology, a female nature spirit, often depicted as beautiful and youthful.