The Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC) is pleased to confirm that Gilbert Rugby Canada will continue as the Official Ball Supplier of the championship.
As the world’s most recognized rugby ball brand, Gilbert brings unmatched credibility and consistency to the CUMRC. Having supplied every Men’s Rugby World Cup since 1995, every Women’s Rugby World Cup since 1991, and rugby sevens at the Olympic Games, Gilbert ensures that Canada’s top university men’s rugby athletes compete with the same equipment trusted on rugby’s biggest stages.
As part of the renewed partnership, Gilbert Rugby Canada will also provide Player of the Game prize packs throughout the tournament, celebrating individual performances and recognizing the athletes who make a difference on the field.
“Gilbert has always believed in supporting rugby from the grassroots to the international level,” said Leigh Tynan, Country Manager for Gilbert in Canada. “We are proud to extend our partnership with the CUMRC and to continue contributing to the development of Canadian rugby by providing university athletes with the very best equipment.”
Since its launch in 2017, the CUMRC has become the premier competition for university men’s rugby in Canada, bringing together eight programs from across the country each year to compete for the McTavish Cup and strengthening the player pathway from university to provincial and national teams.
About Gilbert Rugby
Gilbert Rugby has been at the heart of the game since 1823, manufacturing the highest quality rugby equipment for players of all levels. Gilbert has supplied balls to every Men’s Rugby World Cup since 1995, every Women’s Rugby World Cup since 1991, and rugby sevens at the Olympic Games.
About Gilbert Rugby Canada
Founded in 1988 as Monilex Sports Ltd. by Monty Heald and Lexie Tynan, Gilbert Rugby Canada has been supporting the Canadian rugby community for more than three decades. What began with two friends frustrated by the lack of quality rugby gear in Canada has grown into the exclusive Canadian supplier of Gilbert Rugby — the world’s original rugby ball brand since 1823. Today, Gilbert Rugby Canada continues to provide top-quality equipment and proudly supports rugby across the country, from grassroots to the elite. For more information, please visit www.gilbertrugbycanada.com.