The New Zealand High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's (NZR) application for an interim injunction to prevent the newly formed PNG Chiefs rugby league franchise from using the 'Chiefs' name. The PNG Chiefs, who are preparing to enter the NRL in 2028, welcomed the ruling, while NZR indicated the decision merely delays the matter until a full hearing. The dispute now enters a holding pattern, with a substantive trial expected next year.
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New Zealand Rugby
Governing body of rugby in New Zealand