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BackBreaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
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Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise

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New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the New Zealand High Court to stop the National Rugby League's new Papua New Guinea-based franchise from using the 'Chiefs' name in New Zealand, citing protection of the Waikato-based Chiefs' brand that has competed in Super Rugby since 1996.

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The Waikato-based Chiefs rugby union team has competed in the Super Rugby competition across Australasia since rugby union turned professional in 1996.

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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.

Open Questions

  • What specific legal grounds is New Zealand Rugby relying on in the High Court proceedings?
  • Has the NRL's Papua New Guinea franchise officially announced its intention to use the 'Chiefs' name?
  • What remedies is New Zealand Rugby seeking from the court?

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This article was originally published by ABC Business.

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