NRL allows Jai Arrow to play in 99th, 100th games for Rabbitohs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The NRL has made a special exception to allow Jai Arrow to participate in his milestone games for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Arrow, who has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, will be listed as an extra player for his 99th and 100th games, scheduled against the Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters. He will dress in the team kit, lead the team onto the field, and be substituted within moments of the opening whistle. This gesture highlights Arrow's legacy as he approaches a significant career milestone in a challenging personal battle.
- •Jai Arrow will play in milestone games for the Rabbitohs.
- •He has motor neurone disease, diagnosed in May.
- •Exception allows Arrow to participate briefly in games.
- •NRL aims to highlight Arrow's legacy and inspire others.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games
"Motor neurone disease is not likely to stop Jai Arrow trying to bring up a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League. The NRL is planning an exception to its rules to allow the veteran forward a chance to be on the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his 99th and 100th rugby league games for the club, if only for a few moments. Arrow, 31, was diagnosed in May with Motor neurone disease, which MND Australia describes as an umbrella term for a group of progressive neurological conditions where the motor neurones degenerate.
"The NRL is planning an exception to its rules to allow Jai Arrow to reach the 100-game milestone for the South Sydney Rabbitohs after retiring earlier this year due to a motor neurone disease diagnosis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:08 AMNRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games
Motor neurone disease is not likely to stop Jai Arrow trying to bring up a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League. The NRL is planning an exception to its rules to allow the veteran forward a chance to be on the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his 99th and 100th rugby league games for the club, if only for a few moments. Arrow, 31, was diagnosed in May with Motor neurone disease, which MND Australia describes as an umbrella term for a group of progressive neurological conditions where the motor neurones degenerate.
- Sky Sports—NRL to allow Arrow to reach Rabbitohs century after MND retirement
The NRL is planning an exception to its rules to allow Jai Arrow to reach the 100-game milestone for the South Sydney Rabbitohs after retiring earlier this year due to a motor neurone disease diagnosis.
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