Gilbert Rugby Ball - Vintage Wales Rugby Ball - Handcrafted Leather Ball Embossed with Team Logo

Celebrate the history of Wales rugby with this handcrafted vintage leather ball commemorating the long standing relationship between the WRU team and the sport of rugby, and the team's first international competition in 1881. Created by Gilbert, this is a wonderful rugby memorabilia that makes a great decorative piece for any lover of the game and the Wales Dragons. Wales has always been at the forefront of rugby, its first national club being formed just a few years after the first ever official rugby union. The Welsh team has a long history filled with records and firsts, and the team has earned its place in the world of rugby. Wales has competed annually in the Six Nations Championship since it was established in 1883. They have won the tournament 27 times, most recent in 2019. That same year, Wales finished fourth at the Rugby World Cup and reached number 1 in the World Rugby rankings.

• SIX NATIONS RUGBY: Celebrate the storied history of Welch Rugby Union with our vintage rugby ball. As a team formed in 1881, WRU was part of the original four teams that formed the Home Nations Championship in 1883 now called Six Nations. They have won the tournament 27 times, with the most recent in 2019. That same year they finished fouth in the Rugby World Cup and reached number 1 in the World Rugby rankings.
• RUGBY GIFTS: A perfect gift for Father's day, Mother's day, birthday, or Christmas gift. Celebrate Wales rugby with this handcrafted vintage leather ball commemorating the rich history and pride of WRU. This wonderfully made vintage embossed Welch leather rugby ball would make a well received gift for any rugby fan in your life.
• TRADITIONAL LOOK AND FEEL: An excellent piece of memorabilia that would look great on display next to your Wales rugby jersey. The traditional style markings on our Wales ball reflect back on the history of Gilbert Rugby, while the laced valve opening and leather finish replicate the structure of the original rugby balls.
• GILBERT SIZE 5 RUGBY BALL: The official size rugby ball comes in a dark brown leather and will be a great converstation starter about the history of France rugby. This wonderfully made vintage Federation Francaise embosssed ball, is crafted in beautiful high-quality leather.
• OFFICIALLY LICENSED RUGBY BALL WALES: Remember the heritage of France Rugby with this handcrafted vintage leather rugby ball that is officially licensed by the Fédération Française de Rugby. Gilbert continues to manufacture leather rugby balls using similar techniques first used by William Gilbert in 1823.