GN SPORTS CORPORATE NEWS

January 2012 Archive

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

 

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.