RWC Trophy Tour comes to Dartmoor

Rugby's greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, came to Dartmoor today as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour.

The Webb Ellis Cup is visiting various locations around Devon, starting in Plymouth and finishing in Exeter on July 11, before continuing its journey around the country, finishing at Twickenham Stadium on September 18 ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

The Trophy is named after William Webb Ellis, credited as the inventor of Rugby Football, and is the prestigious prize for the sport. The Trophy Tour is part of the 100 day countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015 and has already visited Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales.