PNG’s rugby league club (the PNG Chiefs) puts talks with star back-rower Hudson on hold after an NRL ruling affecting a proposed $3.3 million offer. The move comes as the club reassesses whether progressing the deal could create salary-cap issues.
According to multiple reports, the Chiefs halt further negotiations following what they describe as the NRL’s decisive call on the offer. The sources agree the principal factor is potential cap pressure rather than any change in the player’s availability or performance.
While the coverage does not detail the full reasoning behind the NRL’s position, all outlets frame the pause as a response to the league’s guidance on the size and impact of the contract. The reports indicate the club’s next step is a temporary suspension of talks, pending clarity on how the proposed terms could fit within regulatory constraints.
