Gilbert remain as official kit provider

Posted: 27th July 2023
 

Bedford Blues and Gilbert Rugby are proud to announce a renewed long-term partnership that sees one of England’s biggest rugby brands remain the club’s official kit supplier.

In a special celebration year for Gilbert as they mark their bicentenary, Bedford Blues remain as the only team in the top two tiers of English rugby to be lead kit partners with rugby’s most iconic brand.

Gilbert Rugby will again provide match day kit, training kit, off field wear and all supporter leisurewear ranges for the Blues Family – with new lines arriving soon!

In another exciting development, and to coincide with 50 years of Bedford Junior Blues next season, the Club were pleased to announce recently that all men’s, women’s and junior playing jerseys will be synonymous with each other throughout 23/24 under one design.

Bedford Blues COO, Gareth Alred said: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Gilbert, they share many of the same values, traditions and family orientated approach as the Blues.

“In this, their 200^th year, we are really excited to work more closely together, bringing players and supporters the best quality clothing offer from one of rugby’s most iconic brands.”

Richard Gray, Gilbert CEO, added: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Bedford Blues, who will remain our flagship club partner in Championship Rugby. Bedford are renowned as one of the best supported and best performing clubs in the second tier and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with Gareth, Mike and the wider Blues team over the last few seasons.

“This extension will see Gilbert kit worn at every level of the club, from the first team to junior programme and the growing women’s sector, we can’t wait to see the new shirts in action when the season starts.”