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NRL defeats New Zealand Rugby in Chiefs name trademark battle
A New Zealand judge rejected rugby's bid to block the NRL's PNG Chiefs expansion team from using the name, ruling Friday that an injunction could harm player recruitment ahead of the 2028 debut. Justice Karen Grau found the NRL's use in Australia and Papua New Guinea does not breach New Zealand trademark.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 03:42 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 03:50 UTC
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