Jarryd Hayne’s return to rugby league has been officially announced, marking his first game since 2018 when he last played for the Parramatta Eels. He has signed with the Wentworthville Magpies, competing in the Ron Massey Cup, and excitement surrounds his return, as noted in the club’s enthusiastic Facebook post: “The Hayne plane touches down at Wenty.”
The Magpies expressed their delight in welcoming the two-time Dally M winner and look forward to seeing him back on the field at Ringrose Park in the coming weeks. Hayne’s journey to this point has been tumultuous; he endured over a year in prison after a rape conviction, which was overturned by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal in June.
Earlier this year, Hayne made a brief appearance in the Nines Premier League on the Gold Coast, although he was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Fans and supporters are eager for his comeback, with Hayne himself expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming games.