
A rugby legend. A dementia diagnosis. And the game that failed him - The Sunday Story
From The Story
Published 5/3/2026

From The Story
Published 5/3/2026
At his peak, Carl Hayman was widely regarded as the world's best tighthead prop. Then, in 2021, at just 41, he was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable CTE, a disease he believes was caused by the sport he loves, and one that has torn his life apart. In this intimate and devastating…