Rugby School in 1896 known as the derby as modern rugby after celebrated incident . Pupil Webb Ellis ran with a stick during a match in 1896 , with the new rules codified by locals within decades . School is steeped in tradition and retains its historic link with sport of rugby on its playing fields and in ##firmary .
Rugby School in Warwickshire known as the birthplace as modern rugby after celebrated incident . Pupil Webb Ellis ran with a football during a match in 1823 , with the new game codified by pupils within decades . School is steeped in tradition and maintains its historic link with sport of rugby on its playing fields and in museum .