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New Zealand Rugby has moved to protect the Chiefs brand by filing legal action in the High Court against the decision by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) to launch a new NRL side using the Chiefs in its name.

Bombshell legal action begins against NRL over new franchise

‘It will cause significant confusion and damage.’

NZ Rugby launches court action against NRL to have PNG Chiefs name changed

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.

NZR files legal action over the naming of expansion NRL team

Legal action has been launched to stop a new rugby league team from using the "Chiefs" name.

Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court

New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.

NZ Rugby takes legal action against PNG NRL franchise over Chiefs name

New Zealand Rugby has launched High Court proceedings seeking to prevent Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise from using the Chiefs name in New Zealand, escalating a trademark disagreement that has continued for almost a year. NZR is pursuing interim and permanent injunctions against the use of “PNG Chiefs”, “Chiefs” or similar branding, arguing that […]