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NZ High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for injunction on PNG Chiefs

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Briefings

The High Court of New Zealand rejected New Zealand Rugby's request for an interim injunction to stop the PNG Chiefs NRL franchise from using the New Zealand Rugby name. This decision occurred on October 16, 2026, in a case involving the PNG Chiefs franchise. The court declined the application, leaving the franchise's use of the name legally unimpeded by the NZ Rugby application.

Key points

• The High Court of New Zealand declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction on October 16, 2026.
• The PNG Chiefs NRL franchise is permitted to continue using the New Zealand Rugby name without legal restriction.

Context

This ruling resolves a dispute between the two rugby organizations regarding the use of the New Zealand Rugby name by the PNG Chiefs franchise, which is a significant legal matter for both organizations.

Limitations

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