Gilbert Official Replica World Cup rugbybal Japan 2019 maat 5

For RWC 2019 Gilbert have once again been tasked by World Rugby to supply the official match ball to the tournament. A great honour. To repay the trust shown in Gilbert they have produced a simply stunning design for the official match balls and its replica - without question its the best one yet.



The RWC 2019 tournament look and feel has been developed to reflect this juxtaposition of old and new, using traditional byobu screens which simulate the six sections of a rugby pitch. At the centre of the design, the rising sun conveys Japan at the heart of the rugby world in 2019 whilst the mizuhiki knot, a traditional symbol of Unity in Japan, represents the multiple facets of the rugby world coming together to celebrate the pinnacle of the sport on, and off, the pitch. All of these elements combine to showcase the brand positioning of The World in Union.



3 ply backing materials for good shape retention
Standard grip
Grippy rubber compound surface
Hand stitched
Synthetic latex bladder for excellent air retention