Welcome


Welcome to the World Rugby Hall of Fame. When William Webb Ellis, a pupil of Rugby School, caught the ball and ran with it, no-one could have predicted what would happen. Today, rugby is a global sport with more than 10 million players in 128 countries in membership of World Rugby. What follows here is a celebration of those that have inspired and developed the game from those humble origins to the character-building sport it is today.

Timeline

1823-2019

Travel through rugby’s history for all the greatest moments
Richie McCaw - New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015

World Map

Showcasing a truly global game
Ireland v Italy at RWC 2011

Inductees

Celebrating those who have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame
South Africa v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015

Greatest Moments

Re-live rugby’s finest moments