Rugby league superstar Jarryd Hayne broke down in tears as he revealed he has quit the NRL to pursue a career playing American football. The dual Dally M winner said this morning that playing in the NFL had long been a dream of his - and now is the time to make it a reality. 'At my age, this is my one and only chance at having a crack at playing there,' he said. Scroll down for video Big moment: Hayne dabs his eyes with a handkerchief as he announces his decision to pursue his dream of playing American football
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The 'Hayne Plane' sensationally announces he is headed overseas
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Parramatta Eels superstar has quit the NRL to play American football
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'It's always been a dream of mine to play in the NFL'
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He has not signed a contract yet
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Described it as the 'hardest decision' he has ever made
Hayne had just completed his best season, lifting the @placeholder from the wooden spooners in 2013 to just outside the top eight.