Law & Order • Aotearoa New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaPNG Chiefs win first round against New Zealand RugbyHigh Court has cleared Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise to launch its brand next week. But the legal war over the iconic name is far from over.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • Papua New GuineaNew Zealand Rugby takes PNG Chiefs name fight to the High CourtThe legal move threatens the incoming NRL franchise’s plans to unveil its inaugural branding in Port Moresby later this month.Dana Johannsen, RNZ Thu, 08 Oct
Sports • TongaFineanganofo stays in NZ as his English club deal is reshapedThe Tongan rugby star will remain with the Hurricanes for another season before joining Newcastle on a deal through to 2029.PMN NewsTue, 29 Sep
SportsPetelo warns Pacific pathway could suffer if NZ Rugby cuts a tierThe former provincial player says grassroots and NPC need protecting as New Zealand Rugby looks for ways to address a projected $66 million loss.PMN NewsMon, 28 Sep
SportsBlack Ferns turn to new faces for Scotland Test with England in mindTwo uncapped players could make their Test debuts in Edinburgh this weeken3d as NZ look to build combinations ahead of an England showdown. Khalia StrongFri, 18 Sep
