Hudson Young reportedly agrees to join PNG Chiefs after 2027 Raiders season

Hudson Young is set to become part of the Papua New Guinea Chiefs’ roster, according to the report, agreeing to a two-year deal with the new club. The move would see the Canberra Raiders forward remain with his current team through the 2027 season before heading to PNG for the club’s inaugural campaign. The reported agreement gives the Chiefs a major addition as they build their squad ahead of their entry into the competition. Young is expected to bring his experience from the Raiders, where he will continue playing before the switch takes effect. The arrangement means the change is not immediate: Young is slated to finish his existing period with Canberra before making the move. The report does not provide further details about the contract’s terms or when it was signed, but describes the agreement as a two-year deal. For now, Young’s next season remains with the Raiders, while the prospect of joining PNG’s new side gives the forward a significant change ahead. The Chiefs are assembling their roster for their first season, and Young is among the players reported to be on board.