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Breaking: South Sydney star retires from rugby league due to MND diagnosis
Jai Arrow has been forced into retirement with immediate effect. (Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe)
Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow has announced he will step away from rugby league after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
The veteran forward played 178 games for the Broncos, Titans and South Sydney as well as 12 Origin outings for Queensland over his decade-long career.
"Thank you for the support I’ve received over what has been an incredibly difficult and uncertain period in my life," the 30-year-old said.
"After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition.
Jai Arrow drops NRL retirement bombshell after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Rugby league representative player Jai Arrow has retired from the NRL following a shock medical diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND).
Souths’ reigning player of the year, who played 12 matches for Queensland, had not played in the NRL in 2026 after an issue in pre-season that was described as a shoulder injury.
The 30-year-old issued a statement on Wednesday confirming that, after months of testing, he had recently received the diagnosis.
“After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition,” he said.
“Further tests, specialist reviews and medical processes are still ongoing, and my doctors are continuing to assess my condition.
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South Sydney’s Jai Arrow diagnosed with motor neurone disease
South Sydney forward Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
The Rabbitohs confirmed the devastating news on Wednesday, announcing the 30-year-old had been forced into medical retirement, effective immediately.
Souths chief executive Blake Solly confirmed Arrow’s diagnosis at a press conference with Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett at which Rabbitohs teammates Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were also present.
The former Queensland State of Origin representative had not featured for Souths this season due to a serious shoulder injury.
“After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I’ve recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition,” South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly said on Wednesday on behalf of Arrow.
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