Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15.
Arrow was named in the number 23 jersey for South Sydney, after retiring from rugby league following his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis.
The Rabbitohs will wear a special white jersey for the occasion, while Brisbane will also honour Arrow, also a former Bronco, with markings on their jersey.
The Rabbitohs and Broncos are on losing streaks in the NRL, with both desperate for a win.
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Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 6:35pm
South Sydney to wear special ‘whiteout’ jersey
South Sydney will be wearing their traditional red and green — cardinal and myrtle to be specific.
Tonight, the team will be in a special ‘whiteout’ jersey for Jai Arrow.
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The Broncos will also be honouring Jai in their jersey, with his name and his number 222.
Jai Arrow is also officially listed as a reserve for the Bunnies tonight in the number 23.
Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 6:30pm
Welcome to the ABC Sport live blog
Good evening, Australia.
Welcome to ABC Sport’s live digital coverage of the 2026 NRL premiership season.
Tonight, the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Brisbane Broncos at Stadium Australia.
But tonight, the focus is on something much greater than footy.
Jai Arrow, who was forced into retirement following his Motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis, is being celebrated tonight.
Arrow played for both clubs during his wonderful career, and tonight is about him.
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