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Gilbert Rugby
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Gilbert Rugby is a British sports equipment manufacturing brand, specialising in rugby union and netball. The company is mostly known for its rugby union balls, having been official supplier for every World Cup since 1995.[2]
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History
One of the oldest sports companies in the world, the company was established by William Gilbert, a cobbler, in 1823, who along with his nephew, James, developed footballs for the neighbouring Rugby School. In 2002, after experiencing financial difficulties following a management buyout, Gilbert was purchased by Grays International.[3]
Gilbert is the long-standing official ball supplier for the England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, France, Italy and Argentina rugby unions. They also provide balls for World Netball.[4] Gilbert is the official ball supplier of the ANZ Championship, the biggest netball competition in the world, and also the official supplier of the Netball World Championships. Their products include the Gilbert Synergie rugby ball.
In September 2014, Gilbert Rugby launched the "Match-XV" ball,[5] which was developed specifically for the 2015 World Cup held in England. The Match-XV match ball was used throughout the Premiership Rugby,[6] Top 14[7] and by all Gilbert-sponsored national unions in the test matches in November 2015.
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Products
The following table details products manufactured and commercialised by Gilbert for rugby union and netball markets.
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Sponsorships
The following teams, associations and players wear uniforms and equipment provided by Gilbert:
Rugby
National teams
Club teams
Pasteur Athletique Club
Otago (National Provincial Championship)
Dragons/Newport
Berkshire Shire Hall RFC
Bedford Blues
Barbarian F.C.
Players
Netball
References
External links
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