6 Aug 2016

Hayne to make NRL return against Warriors

1:24 pm on 6 August 2016

Just under two years after walking away from the NRL to chase a dream of playing in America's NFL, Jarryd Hayne will return to rugby league tomorrow.

Former Kangaroos player Jarryd Hayne has signed with NFL side the San Francisco 49ers.

Former Kangaroos player Jarryd Hayne will make his NRL return against the Warriors on Sunday. Photo: Photosport

The Gold Coast Titans will catapult their superstar recruit straight into the action in a crucial home clash with the Warriors, days after he was signed on a multi-million dollar two-year deal.

It will be Hayne's first NRL appearance since Parramatta's 33-20 loss to Canberra in September 2014.

The 28-year-old will start the match from the bench, with a likely role in the halves when he does come on.

Titans coach, Neil Henry, said he had no qualms about throwing the dual Dally M medallist straight into the mix for what is a crucial clash for both clubs.

The Titans sit seventh on the ladder after Monday's thrilling 18-all draw with Cronulla, just one point ahead of the eighth-placed Warriors.

-Reuters