{
  "id": 5638017,
  "title": "Jai Arrow's last NRL game was the second of a lifetime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/jai-arrows-last-nrl-game-was-the-second-of-a-lifetime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T20:35:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/jai-arrow-south-sydney-rabbitohs-last-game-mn/107119276"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jai Arrow’s last NRL game was a once-in-a-lifetime moment, lasting an entire second. It was not just a career-ending game, but a farewell to a footballing life, as rugby league had given him everything it could. This solitary second held immense significance, surpassing the bitter rivalry between South Sydney Rabbitohs and their rivals. Arrow's presence on the field allowed fans to witness emotions deeper than mere description, as he waved to his wife and daughter, while former teammates lined the tunnel to cheer him on. Despite playing his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney amid his motor neurone disease diagnosis, Arrow's final season was his toughest. The Rabbitohs, though winning 50-20, could not compare to the emotional impact of Arrow's last full season. The game served as a reminder of the love and respect shared between players, coaches, and fans, emphasizing the importance of showing affection and support in the face of adversity.",
  "summary": "Jai Arrow's last match as a South Sydney Rabbitoh lasted just one second but that second had enough for a sporting lifetime.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jai Arrow's last NRL game lasted exactly one second.",
    "Arrow waved to his family as former teammates cheered him.",
    "Rabbitohs won 50-20, but Arrow's emotional impact was greater."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Jai Arrow's last NRL game was the second of a lifetime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/jai-arrows-last-nrl-game-was-the-second-of-a-lifetime-5639840",
        "published": "2026-09-04T20:35:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}