Peter V'Landys responds to rugby union lawsuit over Chiefs name

NRL CEO Peter V'Landys has hit back at New Zealand Rugby amid legal action over the PNG Chiefs. New Zealand Rugby is attempting to prevent the PNG Chiefs from using the name and logo, claiming it could damage the brand of the established Chiefs team in Hamilton. V'Landys plans to defend the NRL's position vigorously in court, citing past instances of name usage disputes in rugby. IP Australia has yet to clarify the name's approval for the PNG team. This legal matter has been ongoing since earlier in the year.

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