New Zealand Rugby launches lawsuit against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Ineos has withdrawn from a six-year contract three years early, says NZR.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against former sponsor Ineos for alleged breach of contract, saying the global chemicals producer had walked away from a six-year deal three years early.
"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.
"New Zealand Rugby is disappointed that Ineos has breached its sponsorship agreement," NZR said in a statement on Tuesday.
Ineos also backed Britain's America's Cup bid last year but announced in January it had split with skipper Ben Ainslie's crew which lost 7-2 to New Zealand in the final series.
