Full player ratings visible throughout. Spin, browse, and draft the strongest XV you can build.
Player names are shown but ratings are hidden. Draft on rugby knowledge alone — stats revealed at the end.
Webb Ellis XV is a free online rugby game where you build the ultimate Rugby World Cup XV from the greatest squads in tournament history — and find out whether it could go all the way. Spin for real nations and World Cup editions, draft your team player by player, and see how your dream XV would fare across a full RWC campaign.
1. Hit Play to start.
2. Spin to draw a random Rugby World Cup nation and edition.
3. Draft one player from that squad into an open position in your XV.
4. Repeat for 15 rounds until every position is filled.
5. Get your projected tournament record — from an Early Exit all the way up to the perfect Webb Ellis XV.
No side has ever swept through a Rugby World Cup without dropping a game. New Zealand came closest in 2015, losing only once — in a dead rubber pool match — before lifting the trophy. A flawless run from pool stage to final is the ultimate. It's achievable in the game, but deliberately punishing: you'll need elite players in every position and very little luck to spare.
Classic — full overall ratings and player stats are on show. Draft the strongest XV you can.
Is Webb Ellis XV free to play? Yes — completely free and runs in your browser. Nothing to download.
Which nations and editions can I draw? Real Rugby World Cup nations across all editions from 1987 to 2023, with squads and player ratings based on their performances at each tournament.
Can you really go unbeaten? Yes, but it's extremely rare. You need top-rated players across all 15 positions. Most teams land somewhere between an early pool exit and a tight final — a perfect run is the holy grail.
How is my result worked out? Your projected tournament record is based on the overall ratings of your XV, with a coaching bonus factored in from the squads you drew.
What positions can I draft? All 15 — loosehead prop through to fullback. Players can only fill positions they genuinely play, so every XV you build is realistic.
Do I need an account? No sign-up and no app needed — just spin and play.