Jai Arrow to briefly play in 99th Souths game before retirement

In a heartwarming gesture, the National Rugby League (NRL) has bent its rules to allow Jai Arrow to briefly participate in his 99th game for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Arrow, who was recently forced into retirement after a diagnosis of motor neurone disease, will start the match against his former club, the Gold Coast Titans.

This special arrangement will see Arrow take the field at the beginning of the game before being substituted off for Cameron Murray. The plan is for him to repeat this process next week, ensuring he officially notches 100 games for the Rabbitohs. This move is a significant tribute to the player as he steps away from the sport due to his illness.

The match between South Sydney and the Gold Coast Titans is part of a packed Saturday of rugby league action. The day also features a top-four showdown between the Sydney Roosters and the Dolphins, and the North Queensland Cowboys will be looking to secure a finals spot when they play the Wests Tigers.

In the NRLW (women's competition), the Gold Coast Titans will host the Canberra Raiders, the Sydney Roosters will face the Cronulla Sharks, and the North Queensland Cowboys are set to play the Newcastle Knights. The article promises live updates, scores, and radio coverage for all the day's games.

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It's another day of NRL action. We've got six games across the men's and women's NRL, including top-four showdowns and what should be another stirring tribute to Jai Arrow.