The NRL is predicted to make a name on rescinding the honours Jarryd Hayne acquired all through his profession after he was discovered responsible of sexual assault.
Hayne had a storied profession, taking part in within the NRL, for NSW, Australia and Fiji in rugby league, the San Francisco 49ers within the NFL and Rugby Sevens for Fiji.
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But the 35-year-old was on Tuesday discovered responsible to 2 counts of sexual activity with out consent relating an incident on 2018 NRL Grand Final evening.
Hayne now faces a most doable sentence of 14 years in jail.
The former footy star continued to profess his innocence outdoors the courtroom and promised to attraction his newest conviction.
The newest choice leaves the NRL in a difficult place as Hayne twice gained its high award, the Dally M Medal, in each 2009 and 2014.
On high of his two Dally M Medals, Hayne made the Team of the Year thrice. He was additionally named Rookie of the Year in 2006.
Hayne was additionally twice awarded the Eels’ participant of the 12 months.
The NRL has not revealed its plans however NRL supremo Peter V’landys has spoken on the problem beforehand.
In 2021 when he was first convicted earlier than he was profitable in interesting the primary responsible verdict, ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys introduced the league would contemplate wiping Hayne from the game’s historical past.
At the time, V’landys stated the league would have a dialog about Hayne’s honours after the attraction course of.
“No it’s not hard to take them away but we don’t want to prejudice the legal process,” V’landys informed 2GB Radio.
Another points is that Hayne can be eligible for Parramatta life membership subsequent 12 months, as gamers need to be retired for 5 years earlier than being nominated.
The Daily Telegraph reported: “Privately, the club is unsure Hayne would be nominated. If he was, it is highly unlikely Hayne would be ratified as a Parramatta life member.”
Hayne had a stellar profession within the NRL, taking part in 214 matches, 23 State of Origins and 11 Tests for Australia.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au