The Webb Ellis Cup is
recognised around the world as the greatest prize in the sport of Rugby. On June 10, with 100 days
to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015, the Webb Ellis Cup set out on a
tour of the UK and Ireland.
The Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour reaches Brighton
& Hove on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August. By the time the Trophy
reaches our city, with under three weeks
to go before the two matches taking place in Brighton & Hove, this will be
a chance to experience the build-up of excitement as the Tournament gets closer.
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| The Webb Ellis Cup - Photo credit: www.snapitnow.co.uk |
There are two opportunities to see the Webb Ellis Cup
in the city.
11am to 1pm, Monday 31 August, at Brighton Museum,
Pavilion Gardens
Visitors will be able to view and handle artefacts
from the countries represented in Brighton’s Rugby World Cup 2015 matches. The
morning offers a fascinating insight into the customs and history of Japan,
Samoa, the USA and South Africa, with the Webb Ellis Cup providing an iconic
link to the sport of Rugby.
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| Brighton Museum - Photo credit: www.visitbrighton.com |
2pm to 5pm, Monday 31 August, at Yellowave Beach
Sports Venue, Madeira Drive
The Webb Ellis Cup will be on display at the
seafront sporting venue where local Rugby players will take part in a friendly
game of beach Rugby.
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| Yellowave - Photo credit: www.visitbrighton.com |
Keep an eye out around the city on Bank Holiday
Monday - the Trophy may well stop off at some of Brighton & Hove’s iconic locations
for a photo opportunity or two during the day.
The Webb Ellis Cup will stay in the city and visit
the Team Bases of Brighton College and the University of Brighton on Tuesday 1 September;
access to these private events is by invitation only. Bank Holiday Monday is
the best time to look out for the Trophy.
Did you see the Webb
Ellis Cup when it visited Brighton & Hove last year? The iconic Trophy was out
and about in the city to celebrate One Year To Go until the start of the
Tournament. Have a look at our previous blog to see where it went in 2014.
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| The Trophy on the seafront in 2014 Photo credit: www.snapitnow.co.uk |
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