South Sydney issue alarming update on forward Jai Arrow's troublesome shoulder
The 30-year-old’s immediate playing future is suddenly unclear and he’s now in the hands of specialists.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest available update on Jai Arrow up to May 2026:
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March 2026: South Sydney Rabbitohs reported that Jai Arrow’s shoulder investigations were inconclusive, and he would continue assessment with a specialist. A re-evaluation was planned in about six weeks, with treatment over the next 4–6 weeks to see if nerve issues in the shoulder settled [source: 7NEWS article from March 2, 2026]. This situation left his immediate playing future uncertain and could impact his availability beyond the 2027 contract year if issues persisted.[1][2]
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April–May 2026: ZeroTackle’s 2026 coverage continues to list Arrow as a South Sydney Rabbitohs player with ongoing news, but no definitive public update on a cleared return date is available in the cited materials.[3][4]
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Related context: Arrow has had prior injury challenges in 2023–2024, including a rotator cuff injury in Round 1 of 2024 and limited appearances that season, which contextualizes the ongoing shoulder concerns.[4]
Notes:
- The reporting around Arrow’s shoulder issues is evolving; multiple outlets noted an inconclusive workup and a plan for re-evaluation in about six weeks as of early 2026. If you’d like, I can monitor for the next round of updates and summarize them when they’re published.
- If you want a quick snapshot of Arrow’s recent career path (teams, notable injuries, and contract status), I can compile a concise timeline.
Citations:
- 7NEWS (March 2, 2026): reported inconclusive shoulder investigations and planned six-week re-examination.[2][1]
- ZeroTackle (April 30, 2026): profile/summary indicating ongoing status with ongoing news updates.[3][4]