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What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’

Last week, New Zealand Rugby began legal action in the High Court of New Zealand to protect the club name “Chiefs” against its use by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).

The Conversation · 4h ago

New PNG franchise will offer NRL players a ‘permanent holiday’, says Peter V’landys

The Australian Rugby League Commission chair has promised ‘resort-style’ accommodation attractive to the talent required for the club to be competitive

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025

Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team

Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

From 'Dally M' to 'Maggie M': Rugby league considering award name change to honour pioneer of the women's game

Maggie Moloney burst onto the scene in 1921 in what's believed to be the first public game of women's rugby league in Australia. Now, the pioneer could be honoured by the NRLW's top gong.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022

‘A bit of pub talk’: Scott Morrison denies push for job in rugby league

Former PM says he didn’t tell powerbrokers he would like to join the Australian Rugby League Commission

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022

Scott Morrison signals interest in joining Australian Rugby League Commission

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has approached key figures inside rugby league about joining the game's governing board.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022