Rugby: Rugby League signs exclusive ball contract

The Rugby Football League has signed an exclusive contract with James Gilbert Ltd to supply balls for the 2000 - 2001 Silk Cut Challenge Cup Final between Bradford Bulls and St Helens at Twickenham on Saturday, April 28.

Rugby: Rugby League signs exclusive ball contract
Fri, 20 Apr, 2001 - 17:52

The Rugby Football League has signed an exclusive contract with James Gilbert Ltd to supply balls for the 2000 - 2001 Silk Cut Challenge Cup Final between Bradford Bulls and St Helens at Twickenham on Saturday, April 28.

The Rugby-based company are manufacturing a limited edition run of 20 balls that will be used at the historic first appearance of inter-club Rugby League at Twickenham and the 100th Challenge Cup Final.

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