Episode 2 of 4
Bloxam's Account
- When
- 10 October 1876
- Where
- The Meteor magazine
Matthew Bloxam wrote to The Meteor in 1876 attributing the rule change to Webb Ellis.
Bloxam stated that the change in rules allowing the ball to be carried originated with Ellis. He claimed this happened in the latter half of 1823, though he had previously attributed it to Jem Mackie.
Sources
- William Webb Ellis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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