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Arentina and Gilbert reach agreement...

The UAR (Union Argentina de Rugby) and Gilbert have reached agreement on a contract extension that joins the two parties together for a further 4 years.

The Argentinian Rugby Union has signed a new long-term contract with Gilbert Rugby as their official and exclusive ball and equipment supplier.

Miguel Dupont, Commercial Manager of UAR said: “We are very happy to continue to work with Gilbert,  as the Argentinian Rugby Union takes important steps in coming years.  The contribution that they made in the development of the sport of  Rugby in the last 188 years and their work with the IRB and many Unions around the world in the development of the sport,  made our choice an easy one.”

Sales and Marketing Director at Gilbert Rugby, Richard Gray, said "The fact that the Pumas are joining the renowned Tri Nations competition is recognition of the tremendous success the team has enjoyed in recent years.  There is no question that Argentina is now firmly established as one of the world’s leading rugby nations.  We are delighted that the UAR have chosen to play Gilbert. This again endorses the quality of the Gilbert ball and demonstrates Gilbert's strong association with rugby at the highest level around the world. We are now looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship with Argentina and helping the Union develop the game in Argentina on the back of the increased in International exposure over the coming seasons.  We would like to wish them every success for the future".

Gilbert will be the official ball for the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups and supply balls for; amongst many others:  Australia, The Barbarians, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Namibia, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, USA, The Magners League, Super Rugby, the LNR and The Aviva Premiership. The Gilbert ball is widely regarded as the number one choice of professional players world wide!

Date: 2 June 2011