Video / ABC NewsFormer NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault. Video / ABC NewsJarryd Hayne's former Parramatta teammate Tony Williams has been sacked by his New York club after making "appalling" social media posts in response to Jarryd Hayne's sentencing on Thursday. AAP journalist Scott Bailey tweeted: "Some of the comments by former NRL players tonight has been downright appalling. Law academic at the Australian National University, Dilan Thampapillai, wrote: "It's shocking and disappointing that there are people defending Jarryd Hayne after his conviction. Jarryd Hayne has launched an appeal as reports emerge of violent scenes following his jail sentence.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 07, 2021 04:07 UTC