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 ball, having been official supplier for every World Cup since 1995. Gilbert será la pelota oficial de la Rugby World Cup, 24 March 2010

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History One of the oldest sports companies in the world, the company was established by William Gilbert, a Shoemaking, 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.

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. 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, which was developed specifically for the 2015 World Cup held in England. The Match-XV match ball was used throughout the Premiership Rugby, GILBERT LAUNCH MATCH-XV PLUS WITH AVIVA PREMIERSHIP RUGBY , 1 April 2016 Top 14 Sharper Kicks & More Tries as new Gilbert MATCH-XV Balls Arrive by Adam Redmond on Pro14Rugby.com, 20 December 2017 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. rugby ball, kit uniforms (rugby shirt/rugby shorts/rugby socks), protective gear (, shoulder pads, head guards, , , gloves), boots, compression garments, , traffic cone, , , tackle bags

Balls, Uniform equipment, sneakers, post, rings

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Sponsorships The following teams, associations and players wear uniforms and equipment provided by Gilbert:

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Rugby

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National teams

• Belgium
• UAE

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Club teams

• Pasteur Athletique Club
• Otago (National Provincial Championship)
• Dragons/Newport RFC
• Berkshire Shire Hall RFC
• Bedford Blues
• Barbarian F.C.

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Players

• Mat Gilbert
• Thierry Dusautoir
• Seán Cronin
• Matthew Dempsey
• Blair Cowan
• Cheslin Kolbe
• Jake Ball
• Aaron Shingler
• Richard Hibbard
• Michael Hooper

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Netball

• Australia
• Jamaica
• New Zealand

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External links

• Gilbert Netball

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