Canberra Raiders negotiate contract extension with forward Hudson Young

Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner confirmed the club is working to retain Hudson Young as the forward nears the end of his current contract. Young holds a deal with the Raiders through the 2027 season but has secured permission to explore options with the PNG Chiefs. A proposed $1.1 million per year extension from the Raiders is currently under consideration, though a competing offer from the PNG Chiefs faced scrutiny from NRL officials regarding its market value. Furner expressed confidence that the decision remains a two-horse race between the Raiders and the PNG Chiefs. The 28-year-old remains sidelined following a ruptured Achilles suffered in July that ended his 2026 season. Club leadership expects to meet with Young this week to finalize his playing future.

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