Chiefs in showdown with PNG's new rugby league team over identical name
The Chiefs are in a showdown with Papua New Guinea's new rugby league franchise team over their name, The PNG Chiefs. NZ Rugby has asked the Aussie NRL to reconsider the name of the team, which is set to join the league competition in 2028. But things have escalated and NZR is seeking a High Court injunction to block PNG using the Chiefs moniker. CEO of the Chiefs Rugby franchise Simon Graafhuis spoke to Lisa Owen.
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