Former San Francisco 49ers running back and punt returner Jarryd Hayne denied a rape claim from a woman who says the Australian rugby star assaulted her two years ago.
The woman, identified as J.V., filed a civil lawsuit against Hayne on Wednesday, saying he raped her in December 2015. She reportedly the alleged assault to police in May 2016.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute the case, citing insufficient evidence.
"Mr Hayne and his management are aware of recent media speculation in relation to a civil complaint filed in the United States of America making certain allegations in relation to an event which allegedly occurred in 2015 whilst playing for the San Francisco 49ers," a statement from Ramy Qutami, who is representing Hayne, said.