Jarryd Hayne faces financial difficulties after overturned conviction

Jarryd Hayne, a former rugby league star, is facing further financial troubles after selling one of his last properties. This sale comes as he tries to return to the sport following the overturning of his rape convictions. The 37-year-old sold a two-bedroom apartment in Parramatta for $690,000. He had purchased it for $600,000 in 2013. Hayne's property holdings once exceeded $5 million but have shrunk significantly. He now only owns a cottage at Umina Beach, which his mother occupies. Once the highest-paid player in the NRL, Hayne's earnings topped $1 million a year during his peak. However, his legal battles have contributed to his financial decline. Reports indicate he lost $780,000 in Bitcoin to a fellow inmate while in prison. Hayne was first accused of sexual assault in 2018. After several trials and a prison sentence, his convictions were quashed in June 2024. He is now focused on making a comeback in rugby league, aiming to represent Fiji in upcoming Test matches. Hayne is currently playing for Wentworthville Magpies in a semi-professional league. He acknowledges the challenge of returning to top form but is determined to get back on the field. His immediate goal is to enjoy playing rugby for his family and to prepare for international competitions.