Carl Hayman
Carl Hayman is a former New Zealand rugby union player, known for his powerful presence as a prop. He earned 49 caps for the All Blacks between 2001 and 2007 and was part of the team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Following his retirement, Hayman has been outspoken about the long-term effects of repeated concussions in rugby, including suffering from early onset dementia. His experiences have contributed to the growing awareness of neurological issues faced by former players, leading to legal actions against rugby authorities regarding player safety and health.
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Former All Black Carl Hayman was diagnosed with dementia and probable CTE at 40.
Experts call for ban on contact sports for under-14s as brain injury evidence mounts – The Elephant
New Zealand· 2025-10-15
Carl Hayman is included in the group of players suing World Rugby for failing to protect players from concussions.
Invoquant « plusieurs commotions », Paul Willemse, ancien joueur du XV de France, met fin à sa carrière à 32 ans
France· 2025-09-15
Carl Hayman, a former All Blacks prop, has testified about suffering from early dementia due to repeated concussions.
Le rugbyman Sébastien Chabal rassure sur sa santé après avoir évoqué ses pertes de mémoireFrance· 2025-04-21Carl Hayman has testified to suffering from early dementia and explained that he has experienced numerous concussions in his career.
"Tout va très bien, je n'ai aucun souci dans ma vie de tous les jours": après la très forte inquiétude sur ses pertes de mémoire, Sébastien Chabal donne de ses nouvelles
Monaco· 2025-04-20