Hudson Young of the Raiders seeks permission to negotiate a contract with Papua New Guinea's Chiefs, complicating the Raiders' retention efforts.
Hudson Young, a standout for the Raiders and Blues, has reportedly received permission from Canberra to visit Papua New Guinea next month to speak with the Chiefs.
This comes as a significant setback for the Raiders; Young will travel to Port Moresby in September and could negotiate a contract starting from 2028 as reported by CODE Sports.
He has already declined a record contract extension worth $3.3 million from the Raiders, making it less likely they can retain the talented back rower.