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6 September 2026

As 49ers head to Australia, Jarryd Hayne says he’s ‘a free man.’ His return remains contested

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As 49ers head to Australia, Jarryd Hayne says he’s ‘a free man.’ His return remains contested

Former 49er Jarryd Hayne is rebuilding his public life as the NFL heads to Australia, but his legal history and a divided public response complicate his return.

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