Accused rapist NRL star Jarryd Hayne lashes out at reporters on his way to a Christian camp - where he'll study to become an evangelical disciple
- NRL star Jarryd Hayne snapped at reporters in Sydney, telling them to 'go away'
- He was on his way to Christian camp Youth With A Mission when he lashed out
- 'I'm not going to say anything about the trip. Seriously, this is a joke,' he said
- Hayne allegedly raped and injured a woman in the Hunter Region last September
NRL star Jarryd Hayne snapped at reporters on the way to a Christian camp, telling them to 'go away'.
Hayne, 31, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault inflicting actual bodily harm in relation to the alleged rape of a woman in the Hunter Region last September.
He was on his way to evangelical Christian centre 'Youth With A Mission' in Perth today when he was approached by reporters in Sydney.
When asked how important the trip was and if he was looking forward to getting away from Sydney, Hayne replied: 'You guys are kidding aren't you,' according to The Daily Telegraph.
NRL star Jarryd Hayne (pictured) accused of rape snapped at reporters on the way to Christian camp, telling them to 'go away'
'Leave me alone, seriously. Go away. What do you want?
'I'm not going to say anything about the trip. Seriously, this is a joke.'
The two-time Dally M medallist was permitted to attend a Christian missionary school in Perth until his trial in late 2020.
The former Parramatta fullback was in Newcastle Local Court last week where he was committed to stand trial in the District Court on two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
Jarryd Hayne (pictured) was on his way to evangelical Christian centre 'Youth With A Mission' in Perth today when he was approached by reporters
As part of the program and to abide by his new bail conditions, Hayne will live in an all male dorm and attend lectures over three months, starting on today.
The former Parramatta fullback was in Newcastle Local Court last week where he was committed to stand trial in the District Court.
He had been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault inflicting actual bodily harm in relation to the alleged rape of a woman in the Hunter Region last September.
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The 31-year-old has not yet formally pleaded but his lawyer has previously indicated he denies sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman in Newcastle on the night of the NRL Grand Final.
The trial is not expected to start before September 2020.
The YWAM campus located in Perth's CBD strictly forbids alcohol. Hayne will also be disallowed to drink when leaving the centre on weekends.
When he was asked if leaving would be tough, Mr Hayne (pictured) admitted he had to say goodbye to his daughter
Hayne will be one in ten in his class and if he misses a lecture, the school must immediately report to the Newcastle DPP, as reported by The Australian.
The course, which costs about $6580, focuses on Christian discipleship in areas of personal growth and basic training for service within Christian missions, training director Caleb Brownhill said.
That's followed by a three-month field assignment, although Hayne would require another bail variation to participate.
Two letters from YWAM Perth were presented to magistrate Robert Stone to assist Hayne's application, saying he would udergo 'six months of personally experiencing God'.
The 31-year-old (pictured) has not yet formally pleaded but his lawyer has previously indicated he denies sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman in Newcastle on the night of the NRL Grand Final
Hayne went through the formal application process and disclosed the nature of his charges and background, his barrister Richard Pontello told the court.
Hayne is expected to return to Newcastle District Court on July 25 for arraignment.
Earlier this year it was reported that Hayne allegedly bit hit victim on the genitals, causing her to bleed.
In May Hayne received a charge of sexual intercourse without consent which could land him a 14 prison sentence.
His lawyers have indicated he will plead not guilty to the charge.
In May Hayne (pictured) received a charge of sexual intercourse without consent which could land him a 14 prison sentence if convicted
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