Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

In February NZR, the federation responsible for the All Blacks team, said it had launched legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after accusing the chemicals firm of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal
Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos struck a sponsorship deal with New Zealand Rugby in 2021 File picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025 - 15:04
PA Sport Staff

Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.

In February NZR, the federation responsible for the All Blacks team, said it had launched legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after accusing the chemicals firm of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal.

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