SportMotor neurone diseaseJai Arrow, 30, has retired from the National Rugby League in Australia following a shock medical diagnosis of motor neurone disease08:23, 20 May 2026Updated 08:32, 20 May 2026Rugby star Jai Arrow has retired from the National Rugby League in Australia after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at the age of 30.‌Arrow said he recently received the diagnosis after months of testing, and that symptoms of the disease are now impacting various parts of his everyday life.‌"After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition," he said in a statement today.‌MND is a rare, progressive condition that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. It is life-shortening and currently has no cure, though the speed it affects each person is different.‌Arrow said he is being regularly monitored by doctors and has stopped training or playing on medical advice."Further tests, specialist reviews and medical processes are still ongoing, and my doctors are continuing to assess my condition," his statement added. "Over recent months, my symptoms have affected different parts of my everyday life."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."Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsMotor neurone disease