Chiefs vs Chiefs: teams go to High Court legal battle
The opening salvos in the Chiefs vs Chiefs legal battle has been heard at the High Court in Wellington today. The case centres on NZ Rugby's bid to stop Papua New Guinea's incoming NRL franchise from using the Chiefs name. While the PNG teams is not set to join the NRL until 2028, it plans to launch its jersey and branding next Wednesday. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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