Английская Википедия:Gilbert Rugby
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox company 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.[1]
History
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.[2]
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.[3] Gilbert is also 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,[4] which was developed specifically for the 2015 World Cup held in England. The Match-XV match ball was used throughout the Premiership Rugby,[5] Top 14[6] and by all Gilbert-sponsored national unions in the test matches in November 2015.
Products
The following table details products manufactured and commercialised by Gilbert for rugby union and netball markets.
| Sport | Range of products |
|---|---|
| Rugby union | Balls, kit uniforms (jerseys/shorts/socks), protective gear (body armors, shoulder pads, head guards, scrum caps, mouthguards, gloves), boots, compression garments, bags, safety cones, tees, water bottles, tackle bags |
| Netball | Balls, Uniform equipment, footwear, post, rings |
Sponsorships
The following teams, associations and players wear uniforms and equipment provided by Gilbert:
Rugby
National teams
Club teams
- Шаблон:Flagicon Pasteur Athletique Club
- Шаблон:Flagicon Otago (National Provincial Championship)
- Шаблон:Flagicon Dragons/Newport
- Шаблон:Flagicon Berkshire Shire Hall RFC
- Шаблон:Flagicon Bedford Blues
- Шаблон:Flagicon Barbarian F.C.
Players
- Шаблон:Flagicon Mat Gilbert
- Шаблон:Flagicon Thierry Dusautoir
- Шаблон:Flagicon Seán Cronin
- Шаблон:Flagicon Matthew Dempsey
- Шаблон:Flagicon Blair Cowan
- Шаблон:Flagicon Cheslin Kolbe
- Шаблон:Flagicon Jake Ball
- Шаблон:Flagicon Aaron Shingler
- Шаблон:Flagicon Richard Hibbard
- Шаблон:Flagicon Michael Hooper
Netball
See also
References
External links
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- ↑ Gilbert será la pelota oficial de la Rugby World Cup, 24 March 2010
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ GILBERT LAUNCH MATCH-XV PLUS WITH AVIVA PREMIERSHIP RUGBY, 1 April 2016
- ↑ Sharper Kicks & More Tries as new Gilbert MATCH-XV Balls Arrive by Adam Redmond on Pro14Rugby.com, 20 December 2017
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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