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NRL alters rules to allow Jai Arrow to return for South Sydney

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 25 August 2026 at 11:20 am

NRL alters rules to allow Jai Arrow to return for South Sydney

South Sydney have received the NRL’s blessing to allow Arrow to “play” the final two matches of the regular season.

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