Jarryd Hayne
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AFL off-field behaviour
GWS players banned, fined over ‘completely unacceptable’ dress-up antics
Greater Western Sydney player Josh Fahey has been suspended for four games after dressing up as former NRL player Jarryd Hayne and simulating sex with an inflatable doll at the Giants’ controversial post-season function.
- by Sam McClure, Hannah Kennelly, Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Roy Ward
Latest
Jarryd Hayne makes return to rugby league after six-year exile
Jarryd Hayne flew to Suva on Sunday to return to rugby league with the Fiji national side as part of the coaching staff.
- by Michael Chammas
Jarryd Hayne will not face fourth sexual assault trial: NSW DPP
The former Parramatta Eels player was charged in 2018 over the alleged sexual assault of a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Analysis
NRL 2024
Jarryd Hayne’s millions gone but woman’s family broken
The former Parramatta star has spent a sum estimated to be well over $3 million on legal fees to win his freedom. It may lead to him selling his story to the media.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
Violence
We have a problem with sexual assault convictions, but it’s not what you think
There is a widespread misconception that “real” rape involves an attack by a stranger in a darkened park.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Media & marketing
Jarryd Hayne and Peter Costello brought back my PTSD as a photographer
There is little sympathy for a photojournalist with PTSD. I suppose people think it’s all part of an “interesting” day’s work.
- by Sam Mooy
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Courts
Jarryd Hayne walks out of jail after sexual assault convictions quashed
The state’s top court quashed Hayne’s sexual assault convictions but left the door open to the former footballer standing trial for a fourth time.
- by Sarah McPhee and Michaela Whitbourn
Analysis
Courts
Why Hayne’s convictions were quashed – and why he might not face a retrial
A series of messages on social media were at the heart of Jarryd Hayne’s successful appeal against his sexual assault convictions.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Jarryd Hayne’s lawyers allege woman ‘concealed’ messages about consent
The two-time Dally M winner tuned into proceedings via video link from Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Sydney’s west as his wife also watched on.
- by Sarah McPhee
Exclusive
Courts
Jarryd Hayne’s lawyers fight to clear jailed footballer over rape
The former NRL star is due to watch his appeal on Wednesday via video link, as his legal team targets the credibility of the woman he was found guilty of sexually assaulting.
- by Sarah McPhee
Opinion
Defamation
Why Jarryd Hayne’s spitting mate proves that defamation law is an ass
The footballer’s friend held Hayne’s sexual assault victim in “contempt” by spitting in her direction, yet he was granted compensation. The law needs fixing.
- by Geoffrey Watson
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