Stuart Hogg

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has shocked the rugby world by announcing that he will retire from professional rugby after this year's Rugby World Cup.

I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way. The busy full-back has also captained his nation in back-to-back wins over England in 2021 and 2022 and will be determined to finish his Test career on a high note later in 2023. I hope I have done you proud.” “I’ve so many people to thank and I will get round to you all. I couldn’t have asked for any more,” Hogg said following the announcement. “After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack in the same manner as I play the game.

The 30-year-old Exeter Chiefs full-back recently became the latest Scotland player to reach 100 caps, playing against Ireland earlier this month. He also became ...

I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for any more. The 30-year-old Exeter Chiefs full-back recently became the latest Scotland player to reach 100 caps, playing against Ireland earlier this month.

The Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has announced that he will be retiring from playing rugby after the World Cup later this year to pursue a new career as ...

After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack it in the same manner as I play the game. I don’t feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top end of the game. “Knowing what lies ahead, I have a real hunger to play the best, most enjoyable rugby of my career, finishing the season strongly with Exeter Chiefs before attacking the opportunity we, as a nation, have in France. Rugby has allowed me to meet some incredible characters, make lifelong friends, travel the world and be part of some unbelievable experiences that I will cherish forever. “As a young kid growing up in the Borders, all I wanted to do was to play rugby for Scotland. I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way.

Scotland and Lions full-back Stuart Hogg is to retire from rugby after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old made the shock announcement on Monday ...

I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way. I hope I have done you proud.” “I’ve so many people to thank and I will get round to you all.

The full-back became only Scotland's fourth male centurion during the Six Nations.

I hope I have done you proud.” I couldn’t have asked for any more. [Scotland](/topic/scotland-rugby)’s [fourth male centurion](/sport/gregor-townsend-stuart-hogg-scottish-ireland-six-nations-b2298294.html), but will bring his career to a close after the tournament in France.

The former Scotland captain will bring the curtain down on a glittering career that also includes a Heineken Cup championship medal and English league winners ...

I couldn't have asked for more. - Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg will retire from the sport after the World Cup Scotland's all-time top try scorer Stuart Hogg is set to RETIRE from rugby after the World Cup later this year with the Exeter Chiefs star, 30, claiming his body 'can't achieve the standards I expect' as he vows to end his career on a high

Scottish rugby legend Stuart Hogg has announced that he will retire from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Hogg has since become a key figure for Scotland, representing his country at two World Cups and captaining the side in consecutive victories over England in 2021 and 2022. He marked the occasion with an impressive display, and in his first start at BT Murrayfield, he scored a try against France. The game takes a heavy toll on body & mind, even for the greats. After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack it in the same manner as I play the game. “I don’t feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top end of the game. I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way.

Stuart Hogg is to retire after the Rugby World Cup in France as he believes his body cannot keep up with his high standards and he wants to go out on top.

“I don’t feel my body can achieve the standards I set for myself for much longer and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top end of the game. After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack in the same manner as I play the game. I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way.

Scotland and Exeter Chiefs Fullback Stuart Hogg has announced his intentions to retire at the conclusion of this year's Rugby World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT.

After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack it in the same manner as I play the game. “I don’t feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top end of the game. I’m so lucky and proud to have such a loving family that have supported me every step of the way.

SCOTLAND star Stuart Hogg has dropped a retirement bombshell, saying his body 'can no longer achieve the standards he has set'.The full-back will.

Hogg confirmed he will pursue a new line of work when he calls time, adding: “After the tournament, a new career beckons and I will attack it in the same manner as I play the game. “Knowing what lies ahead, I have a real hunger to play the best, most enjoyable rugby of my career, finishing the season strongly with Exeter Chiefs before attacking the opportunity we, as a nation, have in France. Hogg, who turns 31 in June, said: “After RWC 2023, my professional rugby journey will end and I will be retiring from the game.