French-based media company withdraw legal action against Tonga Rugby Union

A legal dispute that threatened to have "serious implications" on the Pacific Island nation of Tonga's preparations for this year's Rugby World Cup has been withdrawn.

French-based media company withdraw legal action against Tonga Rugby Union
Wed, 01 May, 2019 - 16:05
Ann O’Loughlin

A legal dispute that threatened to have "serious implications" on the Pacific Island nation of Tonga's preparations for this year's Rugby World Cup has been withdrawn.

The dispute centred around a judgement for €143,000 obtained by a French-based media company called SARL Team One Events against the Tonga Rugby Union over image rights.

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