New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against former sponsor Ineos for alleged breach of contract.
New Zealand Rugby says it has launched legal action against Ineos for alleged breach of contract, claiming the British petrochemicals company has walked away three years early from its sponsorship deal.
The deal included Ineos branding on the back of playing shorts and on the front of training jerseys for the nation's teams, including three-time World Cup winners the All Blacks and six-time women's world champions the Black Ferns. It added: "Having learned of Ineos' decision to walk away three years early, we have moved to protect the interests of New Zealand Rugby and the wider game.
"NZR is actively pursuing new commercial opportunities and global interest in the All Blacks and other teams in black remains high."Ineos said in a statement it could "not find agreement" with Ainslie on "terms to move forward" after last year's event in Barcelona, which was won by New Zealand.
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