NZ Rugby goes to high court to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
First reported 8 Oct, 00:43 UTCUpdated 20h ago4 sources
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New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.
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New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.
The national body is seeking an interim and final injunction over the NRL side.
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- New Zealand Rugby takes legal action against new NRL side Papua New Guinea Chiefs over name trademark (opens The New Zealand Herald in a new tab)
The national body is seeking an interim and final injunction over the NRL side.
- V’landys vows to defend court action against NRL over PNG Chiefs name (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The PNG Chiefs logo and jersey is due to be unveiled at an event this month but rugby authorities oppose the name because of a clash with their own team.
- NZ Rugby goes to high court to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise (opens CNA in a new tab)
- NZ Rugby goes to court over PNG 'Chiefs' name (opens ABC News (Australia) in a new tab)
New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.
