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

🇦🇺 The Sydney Morning Herald (AU) —
NZ Rugby launches court action against NRL to have PNG Chiefs name changed

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New Zealand Rugby has launched court action seeking a name change for the PNG Chiefs, whose name and branding it says clash with an existing team. The Papua New Guinea side’s logo and jersey are expected to be unveiled at an event this month.

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.

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