Trent Hodkinson joins PNG Chiefs coaching staff ahead of 2028 season

Trent Hodkinson, former NSW Blues halfback, has agreed to join the PNG Chiefs' coaching staff. He was seen touring the Chiefs' resort base in Papua New Guinea, where he will sign a three-year deal expected to be finalized in December. Hodkinson's professional experience includes 174 games in the NRL and a successful run with the Bulldogs in 2014. The PNG Chiefs are preparing for their inaugural season in 2028, with a commitment to rugby league's growth in the region, supported by a ten-year Australian Government agreement. The club will provide tax-free salaries to players and staff.

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