History IRB Rugby Hall of Fame – William Webb Ellis 13 July 201213 July 2012 Rob William Webb Ellis William Webb Ellis (24 November 1806 – 24 February 1872) was an Anglican clergyman who is famous for allegedly being the inventor of Rugby football whilst a pupil at Rugby School. Read more about William Webb Ellis Related History IRB Rugby Hall of Fame – The USA Olympic team 13 July 2012 Rob History IRB Rugby Hall of Fame – Yoshihiro Sakata 13 July 2012 Rob