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Murray Wenzel

Judge sides with NRL over NZ Rugby on Chiefs name

New Zealand Rugby have lost the first legal battle over the Chiefs, used by a Super Rugby side. (Kerry Marshall/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand's High Court has knocked back an application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL franchise using its name in the country.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) had rushed to court ahead of the PNG team's logo and jersey reveal in Port Moresby next week.

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