Hayne, 33, was sentenced in the NSW District Court on Thursday to a maximum of five years and nine months in prison for sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman at a Newcastle house in 2018.
Jarryd Hayne has pleaded his innocence in an outburst in court during his rape charge sentence hearing, following a confronting statement from his victim.
The former NRL star arrived at court in Newcastle in the rain on Thursday wearing sunglasses and shielded by an umbrella. He was surrounded by dozens of friends and family.
The 33-year-old will learn his fate at 2.30pm after a NSW District Court jury found him guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent in March. He faces up to 14 years in jail.
When asked by the judge: If you went out to commit a serious criminal offence, you would know it would have a devastating impact on your career..?
Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne was sentenced to five years nine months jail for rape
The 33-year-old was sentenced at a court in Newcastle on Thursday afternoon
Hayne will be in jail until 2025 and won t be free until he is 37-years old
Judge Syme says Hayne has showed no remorse and refuses to accept verdict
She says he was aware of what he was doing and only stopped due to her injuries
Dozens of family and friends surrounded Hayne as he walked into court Thursday
His victim read a statement in court saying she still has nightmares over the rape
Jarryd Hayne has been spotted enjoying his final days of freedom hanging out with mates before he s sentenced for rape on Thursday.
The former NRL superstar faces up to 14 years behind bars after a NSW District Court jury recently found him guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
Hayne, 33, has kept a low profile since the trial, where bail was given with a $50,000 surety.
He made a rare appearance on social media on the Instagram of former NRL teammate Corey Norman on Tuesday, two days out from learning his fate in Newcastle District Court.
The St George Illawarra Dragons star uploaded a photo of himself catching up with Hayne and a friend.