Special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 games for Rabbitohs in National Rugby League
Summary
Jai Arrow, a player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL), is facing motor neurone disease (MND) but will still be honored to reach 100 games for the club. The NRL has made a special rule change so Arrow can be part of the team for two upcoming games, allowing him to briefly take the field as a symbolic gesture.Key Facts
- Jai Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in May 2024 and retired to focus on treatment and family.
- MND is a group of conditions that cause nerve cells controlling muscles to deteriorate; ALS is the most common form.
- The NRL granted a special exception to let Arrow be listed as an extra player and substitution for two games.
- Arrow will be officially part of the Rabbitohs for games against the Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters.
- He will briefly enter the field early in each game without playing, then sit on the bench in full team uniform.
- This will bring Arrow’s total NRL career games to 180 and mark his 100th game for the Rabbitohs.
- The move is meant to honor Arrow’s courage and celebrate his milestone, showing support from the rugby league community.
- Other well-known rugby players, like Rob Burrow and Doddie Weir, have also been affected by MND.
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