JARRYD HAYNE SUED AS LEGAL TROUBLES CONTINUE: FORMER NRL STAR FIGHTS TO DISMISS CIVIL CASE

Former Origin star Jarryd Hayne has taken a major legal step in his bid to finally end the seven-year battle over sexual assault allegations.

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne is moving to have a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who accused him of sexual assault dismissed from court.

The two-time Dally M medallist and former NFL player has continually denied the accusations, insisting the encounter was consensual.