Scotland full back Hogg retires before World Cup
Scotland's record try scorer Stuart Hogg announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect on Sunday, saying his body could not take the strain anymore.
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Stuart Hogg: Scotland full-back retires with immediate effect
The 31-year-old had planned to hang up his boots after the Rugby World Cup, where Scotland are drawn with Ireland in Pool B, but has brought forward his decision.
Former captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally named in Scotland training squad
Former Scotland captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally remain on course for World Cup swansongs after the pair were named in Gregor Townsend’s 41-man pre-tournament training squad on Tuesday.
Controversial call illustrates laws not fit for purpose
Another weekend, another round of controversial refereeing decisions.
Exeter Chiefs rout Stormers to book semi-final spot
Exeter emphatically ended South African interest in this season's Heineken Champions Cup as they booked a semi-final place by beating the Stormers 42-17 at Sandy Park. The Chiefs, Champions Cup winners in 2020, will face La Rochelle or Saracens in the last four later this month after a six-try success. If reigning European champions La Rochelle beat Saracens on Sunday, the semi-final will be in Bordeaux, but a Saracens triumph would send a mouth-watering all-English showdown to Bristol City's Ashton Gate. Just a week on from a stamina-sapping victory over Montpellier that was decided on try count after extra-time, Exeter delivered an immense performance that saw them dominate every key area. The Stormers encountered difficulties travelling from Cape Town to Devon, and they were never in contention as Exeter posted tries during the first 30 minutes from full-back Tom Wyatt, captain Jack Nowell and his fellow wing Olly Woodburn, all converted by Joe Simmonds.
Antoine Dupont named Six Nations Player of the Championship
Antoine Dupont has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time in four years.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's 6N fallout, Champions Cup returns, and Connacht's big finish
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Scotland centurion Stuart Hogg confirms plans to retire from rugby after 2023 France World Cup
Exeter’s Scottish full-back Stuart Hogg has announced that he will retire from rugby after the 2023 World Cup, which will be held in France this autumn. Hogg, who has 100 caps for his country and has scored 171 points, will be 31 years old when the tournament begins. Ad Hogg turned professional in 2011 with Glasgow Warriors, and was Scotland captain for a year in 2020.