Rugby league: Jarryd Hayne has handed himself in to police and been arrested over rape claims

Jarryd Hayne has reportedly been arrested. Photo / Getty

Jarryd Hayne has handed himself in to police after a sexual assault allegation was filed over the out-of-contract NRL star.

NSW police confirmed Hayne was being interviewed by detectives this afternoon over the unsubstantiated sexual assault allegation, which allegedly took place in the Hunter Valley on the night of the NRL Grand Final.

After voluntarily attending Sydney's Ryde police station he was arrested, but no charges have been laid. Channel 9's Danny Weidler was the first to break the news.

"Hayne is being interviewed at the Ryde police station by detectives from the sex crimes squad," Wielder said.

NSW Police confirm @NRL star Jarryd Hayne is being interviewed by detectives over an alleged sexual assault on the night of the NRL grand final. The 30YO turned himself in at Ryde Police Station this afternoon and was arrested but no charges have been laid. @abcnews

— Chloe Hart (@chloehart2) November 19, 2018

According to reports, the woman said she had allegedly suffered injuries during a sexual encounter with Hayne in the Hunter Valley on September 30, which was initially consensual.

It's understood the alleged victim was interviewed by the NRL's integrity unit before the matter was referred to police.

A spokeswoman for NSW Police told news.com.au: "Police are investigating following reports a woman was sexually assaulted by a 30-year-old man in late September.

"The investigation is being led by detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad."

Jarryd Hayne refused to answer questions from detectives at Ryde Police and is currently being charged in relation to a Sept 30 sexual assault on a young woman. He’ll likely be refused bail which means a night in a jail cell @10Daily @10NewsFirst pic.twitter.com/wtuvlehBaV

— Daniel Sutton (@danielsutton10) November 19, 2018

The claim likely comes as no help to Hayne's pursuit of a new NRL contract, after his most recent deal with Parramatta expired on October 31. The Eels had been hopeful at least one other player could be picked up by another club to fit Hayne into next year's salary cap.

"As this is a police matter the club will be making no public comment in relation to these reports," a Parramatta spokeswoman said.

Hayne's representative Wayne Beavis opted not to comment when contacted by AAP after the allegations arose.

A two-time Dally M Medallist, Hayne is one of the biggest names in the NRL thanks largely to his magical run to help Parramatta to the 2009 grand final. He has played 11 Tests for Australia and 23 State of Origins for NSW and scored 121 tries in 214 NRL games.

He also created headlines when he left the Eels to play in the NFL, running out for the San Francisco 49ers in late 2015.

However that one-year stay was plagued with drama, with Hayne still defending a civil court rape case made against him while living in the United States — an accusation he has long vehemently denied.

- with AAP