GN SPORTS CORPORATE NEWS

BJRU Sign with GILBERT

Fri 27 January 2012

GILBERT is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with the Brisbane Junior Rugby Club (BJRU). This will see GILBERT at the official ball and equipment supplier across all representative levels of the Brisbane Junior Rugby Union for the 2012 season and beyond.

Lawrence McGregor-Lowndes, BJRU President, is delighted to be partnering with GILBERT. "GILBERT is widely recognised as the number one brand in Rugby Union so to have junior rugby players throughout Brisbane using GILBERT balls and equipment is a great opportunity".

This agreement ensures that the next generation of St. George Queensland Reds and Qantas Wallabies use what is globally recognised as the best quality rugby ball.

The partnership, in conjunction with GILBERT's agreements with the Australian Rugby Union, QLD Rugby Union, Victorian Rugby Union, SA Rugby Union and WA Rugby Union, further confirms GILBERT's position as the brand of choice in the world of Rugby Union.

Mo'onia signs with GILBERT

Mon 23 January 2012

GILBERT is proud to announce the signing of Australian Netball Diamond and NSW Swifts player, Mo'onia Gerrard, as a GILBERT brand ambassador. Mo'onia has a long and proud history with netball in Australia, having competed at an elite level for over 10 years. Mo'onia is a two-time World Champion (2007 and 2011) and a Commonwealth Games silver medalist (2010).

"We are delighted to have Mo'onia on board as a brand ambassador for GILBERT. Her passion and dedication on the court is matched by her passion and dedication to the development of the game off the court" said Jon Clarke, GILBERT Brand Manager. "We look forward to partnering with Mo'onia both on and off the court to help her achieve her goals."

"This is an exciting opportunity for myself both personally and professionally. I look forward to working closely with GILBERT on the development of netball at the grass roots level" Mo'onia said.

GILBERT have commenced development on a new netball, designed by Mo'onia which will be released early this year.

Mo'onia joins current GILBERT ambassadors Sharelle McMahon and Irene Van Dyk.

Mo'onia Gerrard 

 

  • DOB: 15/11/1980 
  • Country: Australia
  • Height: 180cm
  • ANZ Championship Caps: 60
  • Test Caps: 58

 

Cricket Bat Manufacturing

Mon 19 December 2011

Ever wondered how your GRAY-NICOLLS cricket bat was made? Check out this video which shows cricket bats being crafted in our Melbourne factory: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ysrKLguWo

STEEDEN partner with Auckland Rugby League

Mon 7 November 2011

STEEDEN is proud to announce its new partnership with Auckland Rugby League for the coming season and beyond. This will see STEEDEN as the official ball supplier across all levels of Rugby League in Auckland for the next few years.

Pat Carthy, ARL General Manager, is pleased to have STEEDEN back with the ARL as their official ball supplier. "Rugby League is very much on the rise within Auckland as it is throughout the country, so to have the same ball supplier as all the other major Rugby League bodies is great for our game and its players." Carthy said, "We are delighted to have secured a three year contract with STEEDEN and look forward to working with the STEEDEN team".

This partnership, in conjunction with STEEDEN's agreements with the NRL, New Zealand Rugby League, NSW Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League, State of Origin and Super League in the UK, reaffirms STEEDEN's position as the ball of choice throughout the world of Rugby League. 

STEEDEN & QRL Re-Sign

Wed 5 October 2011

STEEDEN is proud to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with Queensland Rugby League. This will see STEEDEN as the official ball supplier across all levels for Rugby League in Queensland for the next few years.

Rob Moore, QRL Chief Executive Officer, announced the decision in early September. "The QRL is delighted to be extending its agreement with STEEDEN. Players at all levels are excited to continue playing with the STEEDEN ball" Moore said.

This renewal, in conjunction with STEEDEN's agreements with the NRL, New Zealand Rugby League, NSW Rugby League, State of Origin and Super Leage in the UK, reaffirms STEEDEN's position as the ball of choice throughout the world of Rugby League. 

Netball NSW partners with GILBERT

Mon 27 June 2011

When the future stars of netball in NSW take to the courts at the 2011 Netball NSW State Age Championships, 2 - 4 July, they will be playing with GILBERT balls.

Announced today by Netball NSW General Manager Carolyn Campbell, GILBERT will join the Netball NSW team as the official ball supplier for all events, programs and teams for the next two years.

GILBERT has a long and proud history of innovative ball technology, launching its netball range in the 1990's. Since then they have been a market leader, creating arguably the best performing netball grip pattern.

Netball NSW General Manager Carolyn Campbell welcomed the addition of GILBERT to the netball family.

"GILBERT joins us at an exciting time for netball in NSW and what better way to launch this new partnership than with one of our flagship grassroots events - the 2011 State Age Championships where over 3000 young netballers will take to the courts," Campbell said.

GILBERT Brand Manager Cameron Black said he was pleased to be partnering with Netball NSW for the next two years.

"We are extremely excited to be partnering with Netball NSW. Netball NSW has a long and proud history in the community and we are proud to be the official and exclusive ball supplier," Black said.

The 2011 Netball NSW State Age Championships will feature 308 teams and will be played at Liverpool (Championship Division), Bankstown (Division Two) and Illawarra (Divisions Three and Four) from Saturday 2 July - Monday 4 July.

Netball QLD Partners with GILBERT

Fri 8 July 2011

Leading sporting manufacturer GILBERT has become the official netball supplier to Netball Queensland starting from January 2011.

The three year sponsorship deal will see high-quality GILBERT merchandise used across a range of Netball Queensland competitions including the Holden Cruze Cup, Queensland State League, Schweppes Challenge and Ergon Energy Academy competitions.

"It is great to be affiliated with such an iconic sports brand and to be using the same product as our national team," said Netball Queensland CEO, Cameron O'Hara.

"This exciting partnership between GILBERT and Netball Queensland truly demonstrates the exceptional growth of netball in Queensland."

GILBERT was established in 1823 in Rugby, and now operates worldwide supplying sports merchandise to elite sporting competitions including the ANZ Championship and the IFNA World Cup.

"We are very excited to be partnering with Netball Queensland over the next three years," Cameron Black, Brand Manager of GILBERT said.

"With the outstanding community healthy living message being endorsed by Netball Queensland, we couldn't be happier to be the official supplier to high-quality netball competitions across Queensland," Mr Black said.

"We believe our partnership creates a mutual synergy with great potential for moving netball in Queensland to the next level." 

GRAY-NICOLLS Launch Team Wear

Tue 7 June 2011

GRAY-NICOLLS Launch Cricket Team Wear Range

Our reputation is everything to us - we strive to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. As a result, our new Pro Performance garment offering presents a complete range of high performance products.

GRAY-NICOLLS team wear range offers a combination of high quality performance fabrics in conjunction with a comfortable and functional fit. All our cricket wear has been designed to meet a cricket player's match and training requirements at every level. 

More and more players are making GRAY-NICOLLS their first choice. 

Pro Performance Team Wear Range: 

  • Shirts
  • Sublimated Shirts
  • Trousers
  • Jackets
  • Shorts
GRAY-NICOLLS in house design team can assist and advise in designing your team wear. Sublimated shirts can be designed to suit your team or school requirements. Our embroidery and printing facilities allow quick turn around on stock items which can all be embellished with your club or sponsor logo and player numbers.

Please contact GRAY-NICOLLS Sports or one of our stockists for a team wear catalogue and futher information.

Cricket Australia Announces Contracted Player List

Tue 7 June 2011

Congratulations GRAY-NICOLLS/County Sponsored Players!

Cricket Australia have today announced the 25 players who have received a Cricket Australia contract this year, the following of which are GRAY-NICOLLS or County Sponsored Players:

  • Callum Ferguson, 26 (SA) - E41
  • Ryan Harris, 31 (QLD) - County CHAOS 999
  • Nathan Hauritz, 29 (NSW) - County CHAOS 999
  • David Hussey, 33 (VIC) - Powerbow
  • Usman Khawaja, 24 (NSW) - E41
  • Shaun Marhs, 27 (WA) - Evo
  • Cameron White, 27 (VIC) - Powerbow
David Hussey (Powerbow) regains a contract after a solid performance throughout the year in both ODI and T20I's and Usman Khawaja (E41) receives his first full contract after making his debut in the Sydney test earlier in the year.

The Pumas Sign with GILBERT

Thu 2 June 2011

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 in 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 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 worldwide.

Japanese Players Show Their Spirits!

Thu 14 April 2011

The YONEX Australian Open Grand Prix Gold 2011 was held from April 5th to 10th in Melbourne, Australia.

Various Japanese athletes played to

In this big badminton tournament, nine Japanese played for the titles on Sunday and three titles were captured by them; Mens Singles, Mens Doubles and Womens Doubles.

In the Womens Doubles, former World No.1 pair, Chin Eei Hui (ARC9) and Wong Pei Tty (TI10) made a comeback to a top stage and became the runner-ups.

Check out our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/2011-Yonex-Australian-Open-Grand-Prix-Gold/170250776326011 

Wozniacki wins with VCORE

Mon 21 February 2011

Caroline Wozniacki (VCORE) won her first title as a YONEX player at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, which was held from February 14th to 20th.

After Caroline won the quarterfinal against Shahar Peer, she secured the World No. 1 ranking from Monday, February 21st.

Caroline reached the final without losing a set and defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova with 6-1 6-3 in 76 minutes to win the title. She positively commented that she always tried to come up with the right answer to her match.

Alisa Kleybanova (RDiS200) defeated No.2 seed Vera Zvonareva with 6-3 6-2 in the third round and reached the quarterfinals.

 

Caroline Wozniacki signs with YONEX

Tue 18 January 2011

YONEX is pleased to announce a multi-year sponsorship agreement with WTA Tour World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN).

Caroline, who is just 20 years old, achieved great results at Junior International level before turning pro in 2006. She started to turn heads on the Women's Tour and in 2008 she was awarded WTA New Comer of the Year. She is expected to become a leader of the next generation of female tennis stars ending 2010 as the WTA No. 1 ranked player and was named ITF World Champion.

From the beginning Caroline has been very impressed with the attitude and application of the YONEX development team to create the racquet that she requested to fit with her winning style of play. The new "VCORE 100S" more than meets those demands. After only 5 minutes of testing the racquet for the first time Caroline was eager to start 2011 with the YONEX racquet as her new weapon on court.

We announced the outline of the contract on Friday 16 January with her in Melbourne, Australia. Caroline commented on her eagerness to succeed at the Australian Open with VCORE 100S "After the Doha, which was my last tournament of last year, I had trained back at the practice court and the whole YONEX team were there. I thought that everything about the racquet was perfect at the end and I thought that it was great for me. YONEX really helped me to find solutions for improve my game and also spin with the ball."

We are very proud that the world's top player selected our products. We will support her with all our strength, designing and manufacturing "Made in Japan" tennis racquets to help Caroline dominate world tennis now and in the future.

 

Profile 

DOB: 11 July 1990

Country: Denmark

Plays: Right-handed (double-handed backhand) 

Height: 1.77m (5ft 9.5in)

Turned Pro: 2005

Highest Ranking: No. 1 (January 17 2011)

2010 Results:

Rogers Cup Winner

Toray Pan Pacific Open Winner

China Open Winner

 

Caroline's Racquet: VCORE 100S

Head Size: 100 sq. in.

Weight: 300g

Grip Size: G1, 2, 3, 4, 5 

Length: 27.0in

Material: H.M. Graphite, X-Fullerene

Caroline's Comment on VCORE 100S: 

"VCORE lets you play aggressively because it has so much power, but you still have control to put the ball in the right spot to hit clean winners.

The spin is amazing. The ball just kicks off any surface which allows anyone to play with great confidence."

Khawaja makes debut with revolutionary new cricket bat

Wed 5 January 2011

Usman Khawaja will make his much anticipated Test debut against England in the 5th Ashes Test using the new revolutionary E41 cricket bat pioneered by Australian bat manufacturer GRAY-NICOLLS.

The new E41 boasts the largest ever profile ever made with edges reaching a staggering 41mm at their highest point. GRAY-NICOLLS has been able to take bat making to a new level by developing a completely new manufacturing technique to enable maximum edge and profile thickness. This new profile, with it's light pick up, will allow players to have the perfect balance between extreme power and control.

The revolutionary cricket bat conforms to the Laws of Cricket (Law 6) as set by the rule makers Marylebone Cricket Club.

Usman, a self confessed bat nerd, chose GRAY-NICOLLS at a crucial time in his career as he consolidated his high State average and worked to earn a spot in the Australian cricket side.

"I've always been fascinated by the role my bat plays in scoring runs. Having a local bat maker has allowed my bat specifications to change as my game matures".

GRAY-NICOLLS, one of Australia's great sporting brands, is the only significant bat maker left in Australia and has proudly served the cricket community with their distinctive hand-made English willow since 1876. 

Usman Khawaja's Blog

Mon 13 December 2010

Usman's experience with the Australia A team vs England: 

It always starts the same. Pack your clothes, make sure you pack your creams (or in the case for England your whites) and head to the airport for the away game. This time it was at cold, old Hobart and we had 3 days preparation Sunday to Tuesday before the first ball was to be bowled in anger on Wednesday. 

The first day is usually casual and breezy. You meet up with all the team and settle into your apartment and find out who your roommate is. In my case it was Fergie (Callum Ferguson) who I hadn’t met before. If I had met him years earlier I’d be a candidate for The Biggest Loser. He is a very bad influence on my sweet tooth.  He and I are both use Gray-Nic’s so we spent some time comparing bats. 

Monday is when the business starts with a training session. A fielding session followed by the nets is usually the course of events. Fielding as a team is usually very high intensity to replicate the match. This involves short, medium and long range catching and throwing. We take a fair bit of time getting our shoulders loose in the beginning. 

After a team fielding session begins the netting. My routine is usually always the same. Hit against the net bowlers (some local Tasmanian lads, quite fast) then have a hit on the bowling machine or have throw downs – my goal is to tick all the boxes of stroke play and make sure my feet are moving well and that I’m in a good space (mentally). I rotate through all my Gray-Nic bats to make sure they are knocked in and ready to go just in case any of them are needed in a game. A roll of the arm of my Harbijan-like spinners ends each session just in case we are fielding at 4-440 and the captain needs my expertise.

The rest of the players routines aren’t much different to mine. Steven Smith goes in there and plays every single shot in the book and some that never made the first draft! Hughsey (Philip Hughes) is clinical and gets in and out without much fooling around. My mate Fergie looks technical (in a relaxed state of mind likely thinking about the Cold Rock ice cream he will devour with his roommate later on). And lastly the bowlers do their thing. Depending on how much they have bowled in the past week is a main factor in how much they bowl during training before games. This is where you hear that word ‘workloads’. It’s a measure of the time they spend bowling multiplied by their perceived exertion (ranging from 1-10, where 10 is maximum).

I finish the training with a burst of catching practice.  Sometimes it’s just someone hitting balls hard at me and other times it’s slip cordon ‘nicks’. As they say, you can never catch too much!

Training then moves quickly to recovery. Recovery!?  That’s hardly the word for it.   Don’t get me wrong, I love a stretch and massage, but before that must come the ice bath. Apparently the eskimos in the late 18th century discovery that after exertion your body temperature rises and the body has to work hard to regulate it at that 36 degree mark. So getting in freezing water aids bringing it back down to optimal levels and quickens the healing process. My argument was that we were in Tasmania where it was 8 degrees so keeping my body temp down was not an issue...that didn’t fly with the trainers. 

Anyways that is a regulation training session for a team before a big game. We repeated that routine the next day (and yes, the trainer ignored my pleas for clemency on the ice baths).  The rest as they say is history.  Go the Aussies in the Ashes, Uzzie.

Callum Ferguson's ton helps SA beat Tas

Thu 2 December 2010

A stylish 101 not out for GRAY-NICOLLS sponsored player Callum Ferguson (Ignite) helped South Australia to an upset win over Tasmania.

Ferguson combined with fellow GRAY-NICOLLS sponsored player Tom Cooper (Ignite) for a fourth wicket 122-run partnership.

Having defeated the Tigers in a remarkable Sheffield Shield game on Monday, Ferguson said the Redbacks season was now underway after a poor start.

"You're never out of it this early in the season," he said. "We've got plenty of games to come, if we keep playing this brand of cricket, then there's no stopping us." 

Ferguson and Cooper's excellent partnership put the visitors in a winning position, even when Cooper was caught in the deep for 52.

This continues Ferguson's great form since returning this year from a serious knee injury and he now has centuries in both the long and short form of the game this season. 

Ryder Dines Out on Indian Bowling

Wed 10 November 2010

Jesse Ryder announced his return to the test cricket arena after a 15 month injury enforced absence with this third century in just his 12th test against India in the first test.

Ryder raised three figures in the last over of the day by dispatching Shantakumaran Sreesanth to the cover boundary before being trapped leg before wicket two balls later.

Ryder has restructured his team's cause, with the help of debutant and fellow GRAY-NICOLLS sponsored player Kane Williamson, to establish a New Zealand record fifth wicket stand against India of 194 runs.

Ryder and Williamson joined forces shortly before lunch after the loss of two quick wickets with the tourists at a shaky 137 for four chasing India's first innings of 487.

They then defied the Indians for 281 minutes to guide their team to a fighting 331 for five.

Opening batsman Brendon McCullum, who earlier made 65, said it was a pleasure to sit in the team dressing room and watch on as Ryder and Williamson took it to the world no. 1 Indians for the rest of the day.

"It was brilliant. I was obviously disappointed to get out but I sat back in awe how two guys in contrasting situations in their careers responded." McCullum said.

"They are both guys who genuinely love batting and genuinely love scoring runs."

Ryder has now passed 1,000 runs at test level at an average of 52.68.

Jesse Ryder uses Powerbow equipment and Kane Williamson uses Ignite. 

 

WILLAMSON the Youngest to Hit Deubt Ton

Wed 10 November 2010

Kane Williamson put himself in the record books by scoring a test cricket century on debut for New Zealand against India in their recent first test.

At just 20 years old, Kane became the first New Zealander to achieve the feat.

Williamson shared a New Zealand fifth wicket record partnership of 194 with GRAY-NICOLLS sponsored player Jesse Ryder, who also managed to compile a masterful 103.

Williamson portrayed no signs of nerves as he quickly moved into and through the 90's.

He hooked a short ball from Zaheer to fine leg to move to 97 and, despite a leg slip being put in place, two balls later he flicked the bowler off his hip in the same direction to reach the milestone.

Williamson's century occupied 309 minutes and 244 balls. He went on to hit 131 off 299 balls and was dismissed just before lunch on day four.

Kane Williamson uses Ignite equipment and Jesse Ryder uses Powerbow.

 

GRAY-NICOLLS Boys Show Ton's of Class

Mon 1 November 2010

Shaun Marsh struck his sixth first-class century for the Retravision Warriors but his team faces a challenging final day in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield match against the West End Redbacks in Adelaide.

Marsh played a lone hand in the WA innings, scoring a brilliant 137. Michael Swart (51) and Adam Voges (35) were the only other batsmen to notch up more than 20 on a tough day with the willow for the Warriors.

Callum Ferguson crafted a swift century as South Australia finished the second day at 7 for 405 against Western Australia. After only 4.1 overs were allowed on the first day, Ferguson showed he was back in excellent nick in his opening first-class game since knee surgery last year to finish with 129.

Aiden Blizzard also played a significant part as he brought up his debut hundred in his second Sheffield Shield match for South Australia. After making 96 in his first game, he backed up with 108 not out, hitting 12 fours and three sixes. In a stellar performance Blizzard finished on 141 not out.

Kane Williamson Scores Debut ODI Century

Fri 15 October 2010

In exciting news for GRAY-NICOLLS overnight, New Zealand young gun Kane Williamson scored his debut ODI century against Bangladesh. Using IGNITE gear, Kane made 108 from 132 balls out of the New Zealand total of 232.

In only his second series, this is an outstanding achievement for Kane and extremely exciting for GRAY-NICOLLS. Please see the link below for further details.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/14102010/5/photo/14102010114826.html 

 

GRAY-NICOLLS Shine in Opening Round of Shield

Wed 13 October 2010

Andrew McDonald was in stunning form as he blazed 163 from 116 balls for the Bushrangers opening Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia in Perth.

McDonald made history as the first Victorian to make a century before lunch in a Sheffield Shield match and also recorded his seventh first class century.

Starting the day off on 9* McDonald piled on the runs like he was playing a Twenty20 match - his innings included 21 fours and seven sixes over 128 minutes.

NSW opening batsman Nic Maddinson has achieved a memorable feat by becoming the youngest every player for New South Wales to score a century on his First Class debut. Maddinson scored 113 versus South Australia at Adelaide Oval aged 18 years and 294 days.

The previous record was held by the legendary Arthur Morris who scored 148 v QLD at the SCG on the 26th December 1940, aged 18  years and 342 days.

Maddinson also becomes the fourth youngest player to score a First Class century for NSW with only Archie Jackson, Ian Craig and Doug Walters being younger.

A stunning double century from Usman Khawaja guided NSW Blues to 5-479 at lunch on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia at Adelaide Oval.

Khawaja smashed 214 including 32 fours and posted his highest first class score in the process before he was dismissed by Aaron O'Brien. 

Andrew McDonald, Nic Maddinson and Usman Khawaja all use cricket bats from our Ignite range. 

GRAY-NICOLLS sign Usman Khawaja

Mon 5 July 2010

We are extremely pleased to be able to announce an exciting signing for GRAY-NICOLLS Sports.

Effective immediately, Usman Khawaja will be using GRAY-NICOLLS equipment in all games.

Usman has recently been added to the Australian test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan and is seen as an exciting young prospect for the future.

Born in Pakistan, Usman Khawaja moved to Australia when he was a young boy and got closer to achieving his aim of becomming the first Muslim to play for the country when picked in the Test squad to face Pakistan in England.

A fine left-handed batsman who was a national under-19 representative, Khawaja delivered on the rave reviews during his second and third seasond with NSW. He collected three Sheffield Shield centuries in 2009-10 in a haul of 698 runs, following a return of 554 at 42.61 the previous summer.

Full Name: Usman Tariq Khawaja

Nickname: Usie

Born: December 18, 1986, Islamabad, Pakistan

Age: 23

Height: 175cm

Major Teams: Australia A, Australia Under-19's, Australian Institute of Sports, NSW

Playing Role: Higher Middle order batsman

Batting Style: Left hand

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium

Lleyton's 100th Win on Grass-Court

Thu 24 June 2010

15th seeded Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS100) advanced to the third round and collected 100th career grass-court victory.

In the second set, Lleyton won 18 consecutive points on serve. After the match, he commented that he served extremely well and everything was going great at the moment.

Although Lleyton's opponent, Evgeny Korolev retired the match during the third set, Lleyton made only 7 unforced errors (Evgeny made 33).

Winning the Gerry Weber Open at Halle gave Lleyton a lot of confidence that he could play well on the grass-court.

Lleyton will play against 21st seeded French Gael Monfils at the third round.

2010 YONEX Australian Open Information Update

Wed 23 June 2010

Date: 13-18 July 2010

Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Victoria

Level: Grand Prix US$50,000

Total number of Countries participating: 17 (Australia, England, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, Singapore, USA, Vietnam and Wales).

The men's singles is the strongest event with 59 entries. Tien Minh Nguyen from Vietnam heads the field, currently ranked at No.7 in the world. Tien Minh will be competing in the Singapore and Indonesia Super Series before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open GP. In 2009 he was the winner of the Thailand GP Gold and Chinese Taipei GP Gold events.

Also in the men's singles will be the newly crowned winner of the Indian GP Gold played last week in Chennai, India. The winner, Yunus Alamsyah, from Indonesia, had to beat a number of top players to win his first GP event. Alamsyah will certainly be aiming to win the Australian Open title having tasted defeat by his fellow countryman Dionysius Rumbaka at last year's Australian Open.

Other notable entries in the men's singles includes Malaysian Lee Tsuen Seng, former winner of the New Zealand Open and other Grand Prix events, Yogendran Krishnan who won the Altona Future Series back in April, Malaysian top junior Zulfadi Zulkiffli, Raj Popat from Wales, Alistair Casey from Scotland, Harry Wright from England and a host of top international players. Heading the Australian contingent are Commonwealth Games aspirants Nick Kidd (WA) and Jeff Tho (Vic).

In the women's singles the stars are Megumi Taruno (Japan), Hye Youn Hwang (Korea), Sashina Waran (France), Anita Kaur (Malaysia), Karyn Velez (USA), Le Ngoc (Vietnam), Karen Foo (Mauritius) and Chia Chi Huang (Australia). In total there are over 40 entrants in the women's singles resulting in qualifying rounds being required.

In the men's doubles there are 27 pairs entered including the 2009 Australian Open defending champions and highest ranked pair Gan Tek Chai and Tan Bin Shen from Malaysia ranked No.15 in the world. They will have to reproduce their magnificent effort of last year against some of the Korea and Japanese top pairs and our own Glenn Warfe (Vic) and Ross Smith (Vic) who are making an impact on the world scene.

The women's doubles has 23 entrants including Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi ranked No.20 in the world, together with players from Korea's winning Uber Cup team Min Seo Kim and Kyung Won Lee (one half of world No.10) competing in the field. New Zealand's Danielle Barry and Donna Haliday are the highest Oceania ranked pairs at No.39 in the world. With Australia's Chia Chi Huang now concentrating on her singles, He Tian Tang will be partnering Renuga Veeran in Australian defense of the WD title won last year and a strong showing is expected.

The mixed doubles has 39 pairs competing. Qualifying rounds again will be required to get to the main draw. New Zealand's Henry Tam and Donna Haliday ranked at No.27 in the world head the field. Strong competition is expected from Japan's Shintaro Ikeda and Reiko Shiota, Korea's Tae Sang Park and Hyun Jung Ko and our own brother and sister combination of Raj and Renuga Veeran and our other pair of Glenn Warfe and Kate Wilson-Smith.

The draws will be made on Tuesday 29 June 2010 and posted on the YONEX Australian Open tournament website of www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au.

Tickets can be purchased through Badminton Victoria. There is limited seating available for the public so please purchase your tickets early as a sell out crowd is expected.

Please direct all enquiries to Badminton Victoria on 03 9686 4777 or Badminton Australia on 03 9397 4722.

TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION

Wed 23 June 2010

Coming Soon: Nano Carbon Tube Technology

It is well known that in many international hockey matches, there's a small margin of difference between winning and losing.

For 2010 the introduction of Carbon Nano Tube Technology is the latest development in improving Grays composite hockey sticks. Although small in size, these minute sized Carbon Nano Tubes play an important part in taking our hockey stick construction technology to a new level and give top players that extra percent that can swing hte game in your favour. They recognise it is the small things that make all the difference.

Grays inspiration for our nano range has come from our desire to:

  • Take the performance of composite sticks to a new level by improving the stick's consistency and performance
  • Improve the sticks reliability by increasing both the flexural strength as well as giving greater torsional stability
  • Increase the sticks durability and wear performance on synthetic pitches 

By introducing these new hi-tech Carbon Nano Technologies, Grays are now able to introduce and offer players the latest cutting edge technology.

Player Benefits:

  • Greater consistency in performance when hitting
  • Improved stability against torsional forces when controlling the ball and when hitting
  • Improved feel and handling response when controlling the ball

Nano Carbon Tubes are molecular scale graphitic tubes that are amongst the strongest of known fibres. We have now included "Carbon Nano Tubes" as part of our resin mixture formulae. This process has involved carefully adding these nano molecule particles into the resin mix as part of the all important lay up process. The Grays formulae is so important in creating the all important stick performance qualities of increased strength and feel.

When integrated within the formulae mix of the resin, these minute sized Carbon Nano Tubes allow greater impregnation of the resin into the surface of the reinforcing fibres themselves, resulting in greater tensile strength in the bond of the resin itself on the surface of the reinforcing fibres.

It is the combination and integration of the use of these Carbon Nano Tubes within the resin mix combined with our Grays special composite fibre matrix constructions on these Nano models that increases the unidirectional qualities of the sticks performance.

Coming Soon: KABOOM!

Wed 26 May 2010

The explosive nature of T20 and David Warner is the reason GRAY-NICOLLS developed the KABOOM!. The KABOOM!, with a dangerously large profile, massive edges and signature square toe will produce an abundance of power to clear any boundary on any ground.

Endorsed by David Warner, the KABOOM! will be available in S/H, SM, Harrow and size 6.

The official website of David Warner can be found at www.warner31.com.

Cricketers in Support of October Breast Cancer Month

Mon 5 October 2009

CRICKETERS IN SUPPORT FOR OCTOBER BREAST CANCER MONTH

MEDIA RELEASE
5 Oct. 09

Boxing Day, December 2006: Matthew Hayden salutes a packed MCG crowd upon reaching his century against England with a fluorescent pink bat handle. This act kick-started an unprecedented following and support for breast cancer awareness from cricketers nation-wide.

With October internationally recognised as Breast Cancer Month and nearly three years on, GRAY-NICOLLS is pleased to announce that all of its sponsored Australian international and state-representative cricketers will don the pink grip once again for this month only, including tonight's Champions Trophy Final between Australia and New Zealand.

October also includes the prestigious Champions League Twenty20 tournament from India and the start to the Australian domestic cricket season.

This initiative will see over 45 cricketers support the cause, including the following high profile cricketers -

Callum Ferguson
Cameron White
David Hussey
Nathan Hauritz
David Warner
Moises Henriques
Andrew McDonald
Andrew Symonds

Over 100,000 GRAY-NICOLLS pink grips have been sold throughout Australia and New Zealand since December 2006. GRAY-NICOLLS is continuing its commitment to donate $1 per pink grip sold to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

This support is inconsequential compared to the horrifying statistics that this disease causes Australian families. Each year in Australia more than 13,600 women and 105 men are diagnosed with breast cancer; more than 2,800 will die from it.

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ASHES TEAM ANNOUNCED

Wed 20 May 2009

ASHES SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Chief Test selector Andrew Hilditch this morning named a 16-man ASHES squad for the five-Test series which included GRAY-NICOLLS athletes Marcus North and Andrew McDonald.

Both athletes are said to have been selected based on the important role they played in Australia's Test series victory in South Africa last month.

The five-Test series starts with the first Test in Cardiff from July 8 and finishes with the fifth Test at The Oval in late August.

Australia's Ashes squad: R. Ponting (c), M. Clarke (vc), S. Clark, B. Haddin, N. Hauritz, B. Hilfenhaus, P. Hughes, M. Hussey, M. Johnson, S. Katich, B. Lee, A. McDonald, M. North, P. Siddle, G. Manou, S. Watson.

David Hussey, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, David Warner and Cameron White will all be put to the selection table shortly for the limited over sides to play England after the Test series.

Furthermore, The Australian Twenty20 World Cup squad will depart for the England on Wednesday, which includes GRAY-NICOLLS athletes Andrew Symonds, David Warner and David Hussey.

Symonds, Warner and Hussey named in T20 World Cup squad

Fri 8 May 2009

Explosive GRAY-NICOLLS batsman David Warner and all-rounder's David Hussey and Andrew Symonds have been named in the Twenty20 World Cup team to compete in England this June.

According to cricketing experts, the return of Andrew Symonds has boosted the Australian teams experience and enthusiasm particularly in a squad that included several players relatively new to international cricket.  It is well-known that Andrew Symonds is one of the best T20 players in the world and recently proved to selectors in the UAE that he still has the ability to win matches for Australia.

Twenty20 sensation David Warner (NSW) has also been selected for his consistent performances in the shortest version of the game. Warner is currently playing for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in South Africa.

All-rounder David Hussey admits he is excited and relieved to have been named in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad. According to Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, David Hussey is an important part of the team and earned his sport after displaying sharp fielding in the first international T20 against South Africa recently.

Squad: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke (vice-captain), Nathan Bracken, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, David Warner and Shane Watson.

 

Ric Charlesworth Announces 2009 Kookaburras Squad

Fri 17 April 2009

The 2009 National Kookaburras line-up has been confirmed, with Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth announcing his 24 man squad, which includes seven Grays sponsored athletes.

 

Signalling the beginning of a new and exciting ear Charlsworth has selected seven players all who have played less than ten international games each in the last twelve months. Three of these new talents include Grays sponsored athlete Chris Ciriello, Mark Paterson, and Glen Simpson.

 

While the inclusion of the new players brings a fresh look to the Kookaburras, who won Bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Charlsworth has indicated the squad will continue to evolve in the short term and their main focus will be on exposing as many players as possible to the national team.

 

In addition to the new talents mentioned above, Grays is also delighted to announce the inclusion of previous squad members Mark Knowles, Eddie Ockenden, Grant Schurbert and Russell Ford.

 

As the first major international tournament since the Beijing Olympics, the Champions Trophy in Melbourne from November 28-December 6 will be the first opportunity from the Kookaburras to demonstrate the strength and depth of Australia's hockey talents.

Symonds, Marsh and Hussey to play against Pakistan

Thu 9 April 2009

GRAY-NICOLLS cricketers Andrew Symonds (IGNITE), Shaun Marsh (NITRO) and David Hussey (NITRO) have all been named in Australia's 14-man squad for the limited overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates starting on April 22.

Symonds and Marsh both return following a tumultuous summer that included Symonds undergoing knee surgery and Marsh resting a torn hamstring.

 

Symonds said he was grateful for the chance to play for Australia again. "That's not something I've ever taken for granted so it's going to be pretty rewarding to be a part of the side considering I've worked hard to get back,"

Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said that it was up to the Queenslander to "seize this opportunity" during the series that includes five one-day matches and one Twenty20 fixture.

Australia’s 14-man squad:

Michael Clarke (captain), Brad Haddin (vice-captain), Nathan Bracken, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson

 

 

Australia name T20 World Cup Squad

Mon 6 April 2009

Andrew Symonds' exile from the national team is over after he was named as part of the preliminary squad for the World Twenty20 in England in June. “I’m grateful that I’ve got the chance to get back to playing for Australia again,” Symonds said.

Cricket Australia told the selectors Symonds had shown enough in his rehabilitation programme to be considered solely on fitness and form. Furthermore, his selection in the squad increases his chances of being involved in the limited-overs matches against Pakistan starting later this month.

Symonds who uses the IGNITE range (New 2009) will be in South Africa next week to prepare for the IPL with the Deccan Chargers and may even be back in Australian colours by the end of the month if some of the senior players take a break for the Pakistan engagements in the UAE.

GRAY-NICOLLS would also like to extend its congratulations to its following cricketers who have also been named in the Twenty20 squad.

 

Moises Henriques- VIPER

David Hussey- NITRO

Shaun Marsh- NITRO

David Warner- IGNITE (New 2009)

Cameron White- XIPHOS (New 2009)

 

Australia squad: Nathan Bracken, Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Shane Harwood, Nathan Hauritz, Aaron Heal, Moises Henriques, Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hodge, James Hopes, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Krejza, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting, Rob Quiney, Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Adam Voges, David Warner, Shane Watson, Cameron White.

Symonds returns to the Australian Cricket Team

Tue 11 November 2008

Andrew Symonds' exile from the national team is over after he was named in the Australian side to take on an All-Stars XI in a Twenty20 match in Brisbane on Friday. Symonds will also be back in the frame for the upcoming home Test series against New Zealand having completed the welfare process prescribed for him. The Australian Test Squad to compete against New Zealand is expected to be announced within the next week.

This opportunity will mean that Andrew Symonds will unleash the Predator Max cricket bat for the first time. Symonds will continue to use the Viper in the Test and ODI formats.

It is also pleasing to see Matthew Hayden return to limited overs cricket, joining Shaun Marsh for the first time at the top-of-the-order. Cameron White continues to hold his spot in the Australian team for all forms of the game.

Australia - Matthew Hayden, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke (capt), Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson, Cameron White, Brad Haddin (wk), Brett Geeves, Peter Siddle, Shaun Tait.

 ACA All-Stars XI - Adam Gilchrist (capt, wk), Justin Langer, Brad Hodge, Simon Katich, Rob Quiney, Michael Dighton, Dan Marsh, Ashley Noffke, Ryan Harris, Steve Magoffin, Brendan Drew, Dan Cullen.

Ana enjoys special victory

Mon 27 October 2008

Ana was understandably delighted after a near flawless display of controlled power tennis earned her a 6-2, 6-1 win over world No.9 Vera Zvonareva, and with it the Generali Ladies Linz title.

"Every final is a new experience and winning a title is always special," she said. "Especially after coming back from an injury, and putting in a lot of hard work; it is great to see the results. It's a very good feeling to win another title and I am very happy about it.

"I've played better and better with every match and I just enjoyed it again, to compete and win. I've had a couple of good matches here: Pennetta in the quarter-finals was a really good match, and yesterday against Radwanska was very emotional and tough, with lots of ups and downs. But both matches gave me a lot of confidence. Today I played almost a perfect match."

"The score might look like the match was easier than it actually was. We were still fighting for every point and in the first set there was one situation where the match could have gone either way. It makes a big difference if it is 3-2 or 4-1."

Zvonareva lamented her poor performance. "Of course I am really disappointed with how I played today," she said. "She played well and I was just not in the match today."

Ana also enjoyed her time in Austria off the court. "I enjoyed my week in Linz," she said. "When I had a day off earlier this week I went for a walk in the city, went to the cinema and had a nice dinner by the river."

Having well and truly put her injury troubles behind her, Ana is now well placed to make an assault on the Sony Ericsson Championships in Qatar, which begins a week on Tuesday. "I'm going to Doha hungry to win more matches," said Ana.

"But the top eight players will be there and they all want to win the Championships, so it will be tough. But I'm looking forward to Doha. I will also celebrate my birthday there, and I will just go there to enjoy competing."

Kangaroos RLWC News

Thu 16 October 2008

Amid all the arrivals, the Australian team is preparing to head into camp on Saturday.

After having had to replace both Michael Crocker and Justin Hodges before even gathering as a team, it's somehow appropriate that their first activity will involve a rescue party.

The Australians are joining 'nippers' at Coogee Beach in surf-lifesaving drills on Sunday morning.

Nippers are junior life-savers from five years of age to under 14's and the day is a chance for the defending World Cup Champions to ease their way back into full-time training.

Coach Ricky Stuart knows that things will hot up quickly soon after with the pressure building on a team overloaded with public expectation.

The opening Ceremony at the Sydney Football Stadium on October 26 will be the first real test for the Australians when they face the Kiwis.

The day will include a curtain-raiser between an Australian Indigenous team and the New Zealand Maoris as well as an official opening ceremony featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

More than 125 countries have signed up to take telecasts of RLWC08 World Cup matches and Ricky Stuart will be determined to impress from the start.

The nature of the Super Pool format, with Australia, New Zealand, England and PNG in the one pool, is such that any slip up can spell disaster in terms of making the semi-finals.

Stuart knows only too well that New Zealand will go into the match thirsting for revenge after their disappointment in this year's Centenary Test.

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Tickets are selling now to all 2008 Rugby League World Cup events and fans are urged to book their seats for the crowning event of the game's Centenary celebrations in Australia.

The tournament features 18 matches at 12 different venues over 29 days.

Tournament partner Jetstar will fly fans across the country so everyone can enjoy the World Cup experience.

Check ticketing details now on www.rlwc08 to make sure you are part of an international Rugby League celebration.

Marsh - Man of the Match on debut for Australia

Wed 25 June 2008

Shaun Marsh has broken into the international ODI scene with a Man of the Match performance of 81 runs (97 balls) against the West Indies overnight, which included seven 4's and one 6. Not only did Marsh win match honours he notched up the second-highest score by an Australian on debut in a one-day international. He fell 13 short of the highest debut ODI score by an Australian, set by another potential one-day opener, Phil Jaques. Both Marsh and Jaques are using the GRAY-NICOLLS NITRO range.

The Australian cricket team also used GRAY-NICOLLS pink batting grips to recognise the recent passing of Jane McGrath.

When Matthew Hayden makes his return to Test and ODI cricket it is likely that GRAY-NICOLLS will have the two opening batsmen for both forms, as well as the very marketable Andrew Symonds in the middle order and a promising Twenty20 opening batsman / wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi, who scored the most runs in the recent Twenty20 against the West Indies.

Matthew Hayden - FUSION 2

Andrew Symonds - VIPER (ODI and Tests), PREDATOR MAX (T20)

Shaun Marsh - NITRO

Phil Jaques - NITRO

Luke Ronchi - LEGEND wicket keeping gloves, NITRO wicket keeping pads and a PREDATOR MAX bat

News from Australia's T20 v West Indies

Tue 24 June 2008

GRAY-NICOLLS cricketers Shaun Marsh (25 yo) and Luke Ronchi (27 yo) opened the batting in Australia's T20 v West Indies last weekend. The duo made an opening partnership of 57, with Shaun finishing on 29 (22 balls) and Luke on 36 (22 balls).

Luke Ronchi uses a PREDATOR MAX bat and Shaun Marsh uses a NITRO bat.

Cameron White also played in this match and scored an unbeaten 10 (6 balls) with the new COUNTY Lightning range.

Win a trip to 2008 NRL GF

Tue 29 April 2008

STEEDEN is proud to announce the Where's Your STEEDEN? competition as advertised in Big League magazine and all major STEEDEN stockists. Competition commenced 24 April 2008.

Entrants who purchase a STEEDEN football are encouraged to photograph it in a creative way and upload the pic to our web page (www.steeden.com.au/wheresyoursteeden). The winning (most creative) entry will receive two tickets to the 2008 NRL Grand Final, flights from their capital city and accommodation. Entries received before 30 June 2008 will also receive a FREE STEEDEN stress ball.

Competition closes 19 September 2008 and the prize winner will be notified by phone on 22 September 2008. The winning photograph will be published online and in the Grand Final Edition of Big League Magazine, on sale 2 October 2008. For full terms and conditions click here.

ARU and Wallabies choose GILBERT to 2012

Thu 11 October 2007

The Australian Rugby Union has announced a new agreement with GILBERT to be the Official Match Ball for the next five years, commencing 1 January 2008. This will see GILBERT balls used in all games under the control of the ARU and worldwide exclusivity on Wallabies-branded licensed and replica balls.

The GILBERT ‘SYNERGIE' ball, soon to be used by the Wallabies, is the flagship of the GILBERT range and is being used in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 France, as well as being the Official Ball of most nations in world rugby.

Richard Gray Sales and Marketing Director for GILBERT International said: "We are extremely pleased that the Wallabies have chosen the GILBERT ball. As one of the leading teams in world rugby it is only right that they should be using the players' first choice of ball. It is all the more pleasing that the ARU have decided to return to the GILBERT brand and this is a real tribute to the progress made by GILBERT in Australia."

Scott Bradford Football Brand Manager Australia said: "To secure the Wallabies for a five-year deal provides the security and ability to build long-term sales and marketing strategies.

"We look forward to working closely with the Wallabies players and management over the coming months and years. The two organisations are a perfect fit as both are iconic brands with passion and true heritage."

A new GILBERT Wallabies ball range will be available in-store from February 2008, which will cater for the elite and junior players, fans, and children. The GILBERT sales team will soon present the Wallaby range to retailers and take orders for February 2008 and beyond.

GILBERT would like to thank its valued customers for their ongoing support and we look forward to sharing with them the many exciting years to come.

GO THE WALLABIES!

Jaques makes maiden ton with GRAY-NICOLLS JET equipment

Thu 8 November 2007

Australia's new Test opener Phil Jaques made his maiden Test century today against Sri Lanka. Under the guidance of his opening partner and fellow GRAY-NICOLLS cricketer Matthew Hayden, Jaques built a memorable first Test century after a nervy start.

Jaques was at the realm with Hayden in his last two Test appearances in Melbourne in 2005 and Bangladesh in 2006.

GRAY-NICOLLS is well represented in Australia's Test side with Phil Jaques, Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds.

Jaques uses GRAY-NICOLLS JET cricket bat, gloves and pads. Follow the links to view this equipment.

 

Website Launch

Thu 27 September 2007

We've been putting in the hard yards over the last few months, to update our website.  There are a few new features, that we've specifically built with you in mind.

Downloads
We'll be posting audio and video interviews of our sponsored players for you to view or download, plus screensavers and wallpapers to you can show your support for your sport!

Newsletter
We've going all out to keep you up to date with the latest in your sport and the lastest gear to help you be your best.  Click on the newsletter link on the bottom of any webpage to subscribe to your preferred sport.

Google Maps
Now you can find your closest retailer with a quick click.  We've added the ability to find your closed store and get directions with Google Maps.  Click on the retailers link and select your state to check it out.

 

Be the first to know!

Fri 28 September 2007

If you love your sport as much as we do - you'll want to be the first to know the lastest info.  We'll be posting exclusive interviews with some of our sponsored players, plus giving you access to screensavers and wallpapers, to you can keep even closer to your favorite sport.

We'll be covering Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Hockey, Netball, Squash, Tennis and Darts.  Just click on the newsletter link at the bottom of any page and select the sports you're interested in.  We promise not to spam you with useless information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Free Mini DVD with every GRAY-NICOLLS bat purchased

Wed 10 October 2007

GRAY-NICOLLS is attaching a free Mini DVD to every GRAY-NICOLLS bat in the range.

Features on the Mini DVD are: interviews with Matthew Hayden and Phil Jacques, bat-making, how-to section on oiling and knocking-in your bat along with taking cricket lessons with Andrew Symonds. Plus more!

GRAY-NICOLLS Strengthens Relationship with NBCF

Wed 10 October 2007

Since GRAY-NICOLLS and the National Breast Cancer Foundation joined forces in November 2006, Gray-Nicolls has raised over $25,000 for the foundation.

The campaign began in November 2006 with Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds promoting the cause with fluorescent pink grips on their bats. For every run Hayden scored and every boundary Symonds hit over the 06/07 Ashes series, Gray-Nicolls donated $20 and $100 respectively to the NBCF. 

As a result of such a successful campaign, New Zealand cricketers, Lou Vincent, Jacob Oram and Daniel Vettori also joined the fight against breast cancer.

The campaign will continue over the 07/08 summer season to raise even more money for both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF). 

Not only can GRAY-NICOLLS and its cricketers support these foundations, you can too. Gray-Nicolls Mini Bats and Fluorescent pink grips are being sold in retailers. For every one purchased, Gray-Nicolls will donate $1 to the NBCF in Australia and the NZBCF in New Zealand. Each year 2,600 women in Australia and 622 women in New Zealand die from breast cancer, making it the most common cause of cancer-related death in Australian and New Zealand women. Together we can make a difference through a sport we love.

New Products

Thu 27 September 2007

We always knew our range was huge, but it's only when you re-do something like the website that you realise just how big our range really is.  Take a look through and you'll see what we mean....

We've added new pictures for our products and detailed enlarged views to you can click on an image and get a good close up look at the quality of our range.

When you need gear - just visit our online catalogue to know that you're looking at the most up to date info around.