NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosis
Summary
Jai Arrow, a 30-year-old rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, has retired immediately after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He has played 178 games in the National Rugby League (NRL) and represented Queensland in 12 State of Origin matches.Key Facts
- Jai Arrow announced his retirement due to an MND diagnosis.
- MND is a disease that affects the nerves controlling muscles, leading to weakness and difficulty walking, talking, eating, and breathing.
- Arrow played for three teams: Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
- He has played 178 NRL games and appeared 12 times in State of Origin for Queensland.
- Arrow made his NRL debut in 2016 and joined the Rabbitohs in 2021.
- He shared a written statement asking for support, understanding, and privacy.
- Other rugby players like Carl Webb and Rob Burrow also had MND and passed away.
- The Rabbitohs club and its CEO expressed strong support for Arrow and his family.
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