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NRL wins first round in battle with NZ Rugby over Chiefs name

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The NRL has enjoyed a victory in round one of the code war over the PNG Chiefs name, with a judge turning down a bid by New Zealand Rugby for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the expansion team’s efforts to attract players ahead of its debut season in 2028.

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NRL wins first round in battle with NZ Rugby over Chiefs name

A judge has turned down New Zealand Rugby’s bid for an urgent injunction after hearing that it could harm the new PNG team’s efforts to attract players.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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