 He attended school at John Warby Public School, Leumeah High and Westfields Sports High School but dropped out of high school early to pursue a career in rugby league.Hayne began playing junior rugby league for Campbelltown City, East Campbelltown and Cabramatta at the age of six.Hayne made his NRL debut with the Parramatta Eels at 18 years of age on 19 May 2006 against the Penrith Panthers at CUA Stadium.