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Jarryd Hayne

Jarryd Lee Hayne (born February 15, 1988) is a former professional athlete who has played in three different sports: Rugby League, American Football, and Rugby Union.

  • Rugby League: He is best known for his stellar career in the National%20Rugby%20League (NRL) with the Parramatta Eels. Hayne was a two-time Dally M Medalist (2009, 2014), awarded to the NRL's best and fairest player. He also represented New South Wales in State of Origin and Australia internationally.

  • American Football: In 2014, Hayne made a surprising transition to the National%20Football%20League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers as a running back. While his NFL career was relatively brief (2015 season), it garnered significant media attention due to his cross-sport success.

  • Rugby Union: Following his time in the NFL, Hayne briefly played Rugby%20Union for the Fiji national team in 2016, aiming to participate in the Rio Olympics.

  • Legal Issues: Hayne's career was significantly impacted by serious Legal%20Issues. He faced allegations of sexual assault and was ultimately found guilty of sexual assault in a 2021 retrial.