Gilbert (sports equipment)
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Gilbert Rugby - Rugby's Original Brand
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| Privately held company | |
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Sports equipment Rugby union equipment |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Founder | William Gilbert (rugby) |
| Headquarters | Robertsbridge, United Kingdom |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
| Products | Rugby clothing (including Rugby shirt, Rugby shorts, Rugby socks, Compression garment, body armour (shoulder pads, head guards Scrum cap, Mouthguard), Rugby boots, Rugby union equipment, luggage, sport equipments and other athletic and recreational products |
| Website | www |
Gilbert is a sports equipment manufacturing brand, specialising in rugby union and netball.
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.
Gilbert have supplied an unprecedented 6 Rugby World Cups in a row; starting with in 1995 in South Africa; Wales in 1999; Australia in 2003; France in 2007; New Zealand in 2011 and England in 2015.
Gilbert was the official ball supplier of the Rugby World Cup 2015, and is the current long-standing official rugby ball of England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, France, Italy, Argentina, and the International Federation of Netball Associations. 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.
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