Hudson Young signs with PNG Chiefs ahead of 2028 NRL season

Hudson Young has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, confirming his commitment to the NRL expansion club. The forward, who had a contract fallout with the Canberra Raiders, will remain in the nation's capital for 2027 before joining the Chiefs in 2028. Young's signing follows the addition of several elite backs, making him the first high-profile forward to join the team. His contract is reported to be around $1 million per season, reflecting a valuation determined by the NRL. Young is expected to return from an Achilles injury and start Round 1 next year for the Raiders.

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