How to Fit a Boil-and-Bite Gumshield: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to mould a boil-and-bite gumshield at home: what you need, the steps, the timings and the mistakes to avoid.
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Custom Netball Bibs: Personalised With Your School, Club or Sponsor
Gilbert netball bibs in sets of seven, personalised with your school, club or sponsor name, in single-sided or reversible versions.
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Custom Printed Club Cricket Stumps: Free Artwork and Design for Your Club
Put your club name and logo on both sides of a set of cricket stumps. We include the artwork and design, send a mock-up for approval first, and typically deliver...
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Junior Hockey Goalkeeper Kit: Choosing Between Grays G90, G100, Nitro and Mercian Genesis
Choosing kit for a young hockey goalkeeper? Here is how the Grays G90 and G100 sets, the Nitro range and the Mercian Genesis kit compare, with sizing and helmet advice...
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Netball Court Dimensions, Post Heights and Ball Sizes by Age: A Simple Guide
How big is a netball court, how high is the hoop and which ball should each age group use? Here are the numbers, from First Step and High 5 through...
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Custom Netball Post Protectors: Branding Your School or Club Colours
A netball post protector does two jobs at once: it cushions a hard metal post, and it puts your school or club's name and colours on the court. Branding it...
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Ball Inflation and Maintenance Guide
Getting the most out of your sports balls isn't just about buying quality equipment. It's also about looking after it properly. Correct inflation and simple ongoing care will keep your...
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History of the Cricket Pitch Size
The standard length of a cricket pitch has remained exactly 22 yards (20.12 metres) for over 280 years, dating back to the first official written laws of the game in...
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The New Gilbert Rugby Ball Range for 2026 — In Stock Here at MBS.
As approved Gilbert Rugby retailers, we're proud to bring you the all-new 2026 ball range — completely restructured with clear playing-level tiers, from international match balls right down to mini...
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Rugby Union Ball Size Guide
Choosing the right rugby ball size matters. Use the wrong size and young players struggle with grip, pass mechanics suffer, and frustration sets in fast. Rugby Union recognises three standard...
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Why English Willow Is the Soul of the Cricket Bat
Whether it was a master batsman of the early twentieth century or a club cricketer lacing their pads this weekend, one thing has endured unchanged across the generations: the English...
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FA Ball Size Changes for 2026/2027 Season
For the 2026/2027 Season onwards the FA have introduced some changes in the ball sizes to be used in different formats and different age groups. The use of size 3...
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