Gilbert to remain ball partner for Top 14

The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, which operates rugby union’s Top 14 club competition in France, has extended its partnership with sports equipment manufacturer Gilbert.

The company has signed a new three-year deal, covering the 2017-18 to 2019-20 campaigns, to supply the match balls for the final stages of the Top 14 and Pro D2 competitions.

The company will also license the LNR brands on rugby balls as part of the agreement.