The NRL is holding the “World’s Biggest Birthday Party” for Jai Arrow as the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Newcastle Knights in Sydney.
Later, the Manly Sea Eagles try to bounce back from last week’s defeat as they host the North Queensland Cowboys.
Tonight, the Melbourne Storm can win the club’s 500th match in the NRL since entering the competition in 1998, hosting the Gold Coast Titans.
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Sun 12 Jul 2026 at 1:32pm
NRL celebrates ‘World’s Biggest Birthday Party’ for Jai Arrow
Today is Jai Arrow’s birthday.
The Former NRL player and Queensland State of Origin representative was forced into retirement following his Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis.
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The Australian sporting community, not just rugby league, has rallied behind Jai and his family since the announcement.
You will have seen players celebrating tries by shooting arrows into the crowd; this is part of the NRL’s Jai July.
Today being his birthday, there is hope of a big crowd at Stadium Australia for the Rabbitohs vs Knights clash.
Sun 12 Jul 2026 at 1:30pm
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Round 19 concludes today with a triple-header (all times in AEST):
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights, Stadium Australia, Sydney, 2pm
- Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys, Brookvale Oval, Sydney, 4:05pm
- Melbourne Storm vs Gold Coast Titans, AAMI Park, Melbourne, 6:15pm
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