South Africa, who are the current holders of the Webb Ellis Cup after their victory in France in 2023, have already secured their spot at the next World Cup.

The Webb Ellis Cup's visit will inspire a new generation of African rugby fans. We look forward to seeing Uganda join South Africa as Africa's representatives at the 2027 Rugby World Cup," he said.

That trophy was based on a 1740 design by world-famous silversmith, Paul de Lamerie. Kendall-Carpenter and Weighill then built a replica, which was approved in 1987 and named after William Webb Ellis.

As the Webb Ellis Cup goes on tour in Uganda, fans will have the rare chance to celebrate rugby’s highest prize, while rallying behind the national team in their quest to qualify for the World Cup.

South Africa captain Francois Pienaar holds aloft the Webb Ellis trophy as the rest of the team celebrate after their 1995 World Cup Final victory over New Zealand at Ellis Park on May 24, 1995 in ...

The image of a Bok jersey, emblazoned with the No 6, on the back of State President Nelson Manela cheering as another No 6, Francois Pienaar, held up the Webb Ellis trophy sent the country into ...

Habana went on to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy in 2007 and, with his 15 tries across all tournaments, the winger sits alongside Lomu as the joint-record holder for the most tries scored at ...

Habana went on to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy in 2007 and, with his 15 tries across all tournaments, the winger sits alongside Lomu as the joint-record holder for the most tries scored at ...

Habana went on to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy in 2007 and, with his 15 tries across all tournaments, the winger sits alongside Lomu as the joint record holders for the most tries scored at ...