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NRL allows Jai Arrow to play in 99th, 100th games for Rabbitohs

6 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

NRL allows Jai Arrow to play in 99th, 100th games for Rabbitohs
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — NRL grants Jai Arrow special dispensation for Rabbitohs milestone
  • 5:27 AMThe Guardian Sport — Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis
  • 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Arrow to reach 100 Rabbitohs games after MND diagnosis
  • 12:13 PMBBC Sport — Arrow to reach 100 Rabbitohs games after MND diagnosis
  • 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games
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Motor neurone disease has not stopped Jai Arrow's attempt to bring up a career milestone in Australia’s National Rugby League. Earlier this week, the NRL allowed 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 the first few seconds of the game. Arrow was subsequently named co-captain and led South Sydney onto the field through a guard of honor for Saturday’s game against the Gold Coast Titans Saturday, in an emotional scene that brought tears to players and fans alike.

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Rabbitoh granted NRL dispensation to appear in 99th game for club Forward will join 100 club next week against Roosters Jai Arrow made a brief but heart-warming return to an NRL field on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for South Sydney Rabbitohs in an emotionally-charged appearance that paves the way for him to reach his 100-game milestone next week. Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) earlier this year and immediately announced his retirement from rugby league, leaving him on 98 appearances for the club. Continue reading...

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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.

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