Gilbert and World Rugby have announced an extension to their long-standing partnership through to 2033, alongside the unveiling of the exclusive match ball design for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Under the agreement, Gilbert will remain the ball supplier for all World Rugby 15s competitions and Rugby World Cups until 2033. Gilbert has been the official ball of every Rugby World Cup since 1995.
Gilbert was founded in 1823, the same year rugby itself was born, and has been synonymous with the sport for more than two centuries. Gilbert produces and supplies rugby goods including rugby balls, rugby boots, rugby clothing and rugby equipment. It is the official supplier of the Guinness Six Nations and many international teams.
World Rugby, the global governing body for rugby union, is the owner and organizer of some of the world’s largest sporting events, including Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups. The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will be played for six weeks from Oct. 1 to Nov. 13, 2027, and across seven host cities across Australia with an expanded format contested by the world’s top 24 teams.
