USA Rugby is proud to announce the renewal of a longstanding sponsor and partner of the red, white and blue, Gilbert Rugby. Gilbert has increased its support of USA Rugby to once again be named the “Official Ball and Training Equipment Supplier to USA Rugby.
Gilbert will continue exclusively supplying match balls for all USA Rugby events, including international home tests and National Championship Series matches. They will also continue exclusively supplying training equipment such as tackle bags and hit shields to all USA National teams.
In addition to their support of the USA Rugby National Teams and National Championship Series events, Gilbert continues to be the Official Ball Supplier to all USA Rugby Collegiate competitions, including an expanded commitment to Women’s Collegiate Rugby specifically. Additionally, Gilbert is now the Official Supplier to the new Elite Cup competition in spring, which has taken the place of the men’s Super League competition.
“We are thrilled to continue on with such an advanced and world-renowned rugby ball and equipment supplier. Gilbert is a fantastic fan of USA Rugby and they are excited to help grow the American game alongside USA Rugby," said Nigel Melville, President and CEO of USA Rugby.
Richard Gray, Sales and Marketing Director Of Gilbert Rugby remarked that “Gilbert has been proud to support the growth of rugby in America since its very beginning. This new, revitalized long-term partnership with USA Rugby for the exclusive supply of balls and rugby equipment is an indication of how much we have valued the relationship to date and of our expectation for the future growth of the game in the USA. Not only will we be supporting the USA Eagles National team by supplying the most technically advanced products available, but we will also continue to support rugby in America at all competitions and all levels through to Rookie Rugby.”
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