Jai Arrow: NRL star retires at 30 after MND diagnosis

Arrow has not played for the Rabbitohs since September South 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 and neurological condition," he said. "Further tests, specialist reviews and medical processes are still ongoing, and my doctors are continuing to assess my condition. "On medical advice, I am not currently medically cleared to train or play at the required level, and I will be stepping away from those duties while I focus fully on my health, treatment, and rehabilitation." MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which tell your muscles what to do. This leads them to weaken and stiffen over time and usually affects how you walk, ta