NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosis
NRL player Jai Arrow has announced his retirement at the age of 30 after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Arrow has played 178 NRL games and represented Queensland in 12 State of Origin matches during his career. He expressed gratitude for the support he has received and requested privacy as he focuses on his health and treatment.
- ▪Jai Arrow has retired from professional rugby league due to a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease.
- ▪He played for the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, and South Sydney Rabbitohs over a ten-year career.
- ▪Arrow emphasized the need for support and privacy as he navigates his health challenges.
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NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arrow has not played for the Rabbitohs since SeptemberByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished11 minutes agoSouth Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow has announced his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).Arrow, 30, played 178 National Rugby League (NRL) games for the Brisbane Broncos, the Gold Coast Titans and the Rabbitohs across a 10-year career, as well as 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland.An emotional Arrow was unable to speak during a club press conference on Wednesday, but had a written statement read out."After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve…
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