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By Jonty Dine of RNZ Chris Laidlaw criticised Ineos for not honouring its $48 million sponsorship deal with NZ Rugby. NZ Rugby has taken legal action against Ineos for allegedly pulling out of the six-year deal. Former NZR chief David Moffett warned that unresolved legal battles could damage both brands.
A former All Black who questioned the partnership says Ineos deserves to be in legal strife for failing to honour its sponsorship deal with New Zealand Rugby. Chris Laidlaw was among 100 Kiwis to sign a public letter to New Zealand Rugby denouncing the All Blacks' sponsorship with the global petrochemical company. NZR has since launched legal action against Ineos, alleging it had pulled out midway through a six-year sponsorship deal, and failed to pay its first instalment of 2025.
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