Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
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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Rugby union officials have launched New Zealand High Court proceedings to prevent the National Rugby League's (NRL) new Papua New Guinea-based franchise from using the "Chiefs" name in New Zealand.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said the move was an effort to protect the brand of the Waikato-based Chiefs, who have played in the Super Rugby competition across Australasia since rugby union turned professional in 1996.