Hayne told ‘‘no’’

Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver has officially closed the door on any chance of Jarryd Hayne playing in Super Rugby next year. The Waratahs announced earlier this week they would not be offering Hayne a contract and Pulver revealed the code-hopper and his management had made clear to the ARU his preference to remain in NSW — meaning approaches from any other Australian franchises wouldn’t be entertained.

‘‘That bird’s probably flown,’’ Pulver said.