Webb Ellis Trophy tours ahead of Rugby World Cup

It's one of Rugby's most instantly recognisable icons - and soon it will be in the North West.

The international Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour has seen the Webb Ellis Cup showcased to audiences around the world as part of the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, and on 10 June the trophy starts a 100-day tour of the UK and Ireland, marking the final countdown to the tournament.

The Webb Ellis Cup is due to arrive in the North West on 23 July and will visit Cheshire, Lancashire and Manchester.