Quick Info
| Profession | Australian professional rugby league footballer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Jai Arrow
The NRL changed its interchange rules at South Sydney's request so Jai Arrow could take the field for his 99th and 100th club games in the last two rounds of the 2026 season. The matches, against Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters, bring his tally to 180 career games and 100 for the Rabbitohs. Arrow said he remains determined to raise money and awareness for MND until a cure is found.
Jai Arrow announced his immediate retirement from the NRL on medical grounds after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The South Sydney Rabbitohs confirmed the diagnosis followed months of testing and treatment. He had played 178 NRL games since his 2016 debut, along with 12 State of Origin matches for Queensland.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Playing as a forward in the NRL and representing Queensland in State of Origin. |
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| Advocacy | Raises awareness and funds for motor neurone disease (MND) after retiring from the NRL in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 189 cm |
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| Weight | 101 kg |
| Nickname | Jaza |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Keebra Park State High School |
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Personal Life
| Health | Diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), which led to his retirement from the NRL on medical grounds in May 2026 |
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| Junior Schooling | Played junior rugby league for Palm Beach State Primary, which won the Metropolitan Cup |
Family
| Mother | Nicole Manson |
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| Father | Ray Arrow |
Career
| Junior Club | Burleigh Bears |
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| NRL Debut | 14/05/2016 |
| Debut Club | Brisbane Broncos |
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| Career Totals | 178 NRL games and 12 State of Origin matches for Queensland |
| Honours (2025) | George Piggins Medal (South Sydney player of the year), Bob McCarthy Clubperson of the Year Award, Souths Cares Award |
| Honours (2024) | The Burrow Appreciation Award |
| Honours (2026) | Peter Frilingos Memorial Headline Moment of the Year, Provan Summons Medal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Represented Queensland in State of Origin. | |
| 2. Was named lock of the year in the National Youth Competition in 2015. | |
| 3. Has played for multiple NRL clubs including Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, and South Sydney Rabbitohs. | |
| 4. Was granted special NRL dispensation to play his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the final two rounds of the 2026 season, after his retirement. |
