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The Latest Breaking News from Jai Arrow

NRL grand final show still strikes right note with fans

Pared back but popular, the NRL's grand final pre-match entertainment honoured Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, who are both battling MND.

AAP · Oct 4

Screaming Jets frontman to perform at NRL grand final

Rumours are swirling. Here's what we know.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2

NRL grand final to honour retired Souths star

The NRL grand final will feature an emotional pre-game tribute to Jai Arrow, accompanied by a performance of Liverpool FC's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".

AAP · Sep 30

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Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

AAP · Sep 26

Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals

Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run.

AAP · Sep 5

NRL rivals stand with Jai Arrow as Rabbitohs meet the moment on emotion-charged night

Arrow plays 100th game for South Sydney three months after MND diagnosis as Rabbitohs’ win against the Roosters takes a back seat

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Straight Arrow of emotion shoots Souths to a home final

South Sydney have avoided a finals week-one trip to Newcastle, with the emotion of Jai Arrow's appearance preceding a 50-20 defeat of the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 4

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Jai Arrow bids emotional farewell with 100th appearance for Rabbitohs after MND diagnosis

The 31-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone diseas earlier this year

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Not a dry eye as Jai Arrow brings up 100th Souths game

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans came together to pay tribute to Jai Arrow as the MND-stricken forward chalked up his 100th South Sydney game.

AAP · Sep 4

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Experts hope a fresh development in the battle against motor neurone disease will become a national priority, as a state helps researchers develop better care.

AAP · Aug 30

Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength

South Sydney players continue to be inspired by the example of Jai Arrow whose role in the side's qualification for the NRL finals has proven integral.

AAP · Aug 29

'Emotional' Souths arrow into finals, Mitchell reported

Jai Arrow's 99th match for South Sydney has coincided with a vital 42-22 win over Gold Coast, which secured the Rabbitohs their first finals berth since 2022.

AAP · Aug 29

Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis

Jai Arrow made a brief but heart-warming return to an NRL field on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for the Rabbitohs

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

Souths reveal Latrell plan as star cleared for take-off

Latrell Mitchell will play his first NRL game in over three months as South Sydney look to lock in a finals spot with a win over Gold Coast.

AAP · Aug 28

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games

Jai Arrow's battle with motor neurone disease isn't stopping him from reaching for a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League

AAP · Aug 25

Goosebumps: Arrow get 100th Rabbitohs game swansong

Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease this year, will reach 100 South Sydney games as part of a unique initiative by the NRL and Rabbitohs.

AAP · Jul 22

'Cheeky bugger': long-time friends aim for Games glory

Aaron Teys has little interest in trying to emulate a famous bowls celebration, should he and long-time friend Corey Wedlock triumph at the Commonwealth Games.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14

'It's just not fair': Jarrad's big gesture for a mate with MND

'He still goes to their netball games and watches them dance.'

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AAP · Jul 12

Party time as Souths stun Knights on Arrow's birthday

South Sydney have scored an upset defeat of Newcastle as the NRL held "the world's biggest birthday party" for former Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow.

AAP · Jul 12

'I refuse to give up': Jai Arrow on MND fight

The NRL has held the "world's biggest birthday party" for Jai Arrow as the former South Sydney forward continues his fight against motor neurone disease.

AAP · Jul 11

'Keeps changing': Souths give fresh Latrell update

Latrell Mitchell's fitness remains up in the air, according to Souths coach Wayne Bennett who will be without his star centre for their clash with Newcastle.

AAP · Jul 7

'Awesome news' for NRL's Arrow amid MND fight

A wedding announced on a group chat, a world record attempt and missing stars crowd South Sydney's preparations ahead of a crucial clash against Newcastle.

AAP · Jul 2

Drug could turn MND from terminal to chronic illness

Researchers have developed a drug to target a unique immune receptor, potentially leading to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like MND in five years.

AAP · Jun 14

'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

AAP · Jun 11

RL:Toll of Arrow diagnosis on par with McKinnon: Bennett

South Sydney put on a show for Jai Arrow as the retired forward's career was celebrated by his Rabbitohs teammates.

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