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South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow has announced his retirement from rugby league after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The 30-year-old confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that he had retired from the sport on medical grounds after "months of testing and treatment".
In a statement shared by South Sydney Rabbitohs, Arrow said: "Thank you for the support I've received over what has been an incredibly difficult and uncertain period in my life.
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"After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition. Further tests, specialist reviews and medical processes are still ongoing, and my doctors are continuing to assess my condition.
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NRL player Arrow retires after being diagnosed with MND
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Originally reported by Sky Sports
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