Hayne caught up in alleged sex crime

NRL player Jarryd Hayne is reportedly under investigation by the NSW Sex Crimes Squad over alleged sexual assault.

He is being investigated after a woman made allegations she suffered injuries during a sexual encounter with him on NRL grand final night on September 30, the Nine Network reported.

Nine said Hayne had travelled to the Hunter Valley to meet with the woman who had spoken to him on social media, and she had photographs to back up her claims.

The NRL was unable to comment when contacted on Thursday evening given it is a police matter. However, it’s believed the code’s integrity unit interviewed the woman before it was referred to police.

NSW Police said detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes squad were leading an investigation into reports a woman was sexually assaulted by a 30- year- old man in late September.

Hayne’s representative Wayne Beavis also opted against commenting when contacted last night.

Off contract and at this stage without an NRL club for 2019, Hayne’s future is still unknown for next season with Parramatta struggling to fit him under their cap for next year.

Hayne was technically still an Eels’ employee on the night in question, however, he is no longer on their payroll.

It’s understood the club’s chief executive Bernie Gurr and other officials were unaware of the allegations until the club was contacted by media last night.

“As this is a police matter the club will be making no public comment in relation to these reports,” a Parramatta spokeswoman said.

It’s also understood the club hasn’t been able to speak to the star fullback since they were contacted.