NZ Rugby seeks court order to block PNG league team name

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 09:07 · Archive

New Zealand Rugby has sought injunctions to prevent a Papua New Guinea NRL franchise from using the name Chiefs.

New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action seeking injunctions to prevent a Papua New Guinea NRL franchise from using the Chiefs name. The court bid aims to secure both interim and final injunctions before the NRL team's official launch later this month.

New Zealand Rugby holds the rights to the Chiefs brand, which has been used by its Super Rugby franchise based in Hamilton. The Papua New Guinea team's planned adoption of the same name prompted the legal challenge.

How it is being reported

• NZ Rugby takes legal action against NRL over Chiefs nameA new NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea is due to be dubbed the ChiefsIndependent Sport · 8 Oct, 08:50
• Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchiseNew Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.ABC News Australia · 8 Oct, 04:43

In this story: New Zealand Rugby · Papua New Guinea · National Rugby League

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