MHR: Scottish legend, “threatening behavior”… 3 things to know about Stuart Hogg, Montpellier's new medical joker

Stuart Hogg a signé au MHR. MAXPPP – Bradley Collyer

Le joueur écossais a signé cette saison à Montpellier. Stuart Hogg (32 ans) s’est engagé en tant que joker médical dans l’Hérault.

The MHR continues its recruitment. With Billy Vunipola and Nika Abuladze, the Hérault club also announced the arrival of Scottish fullback Stuart Hogg. Here are three things to know about him.

Scottish legend

The Scottish full-back began his career in Glasgow in 2011 before joining Exeter in 2019. He has an immense international career, he has made 85 caps with the Scotland team and three caps with the British Lions. The rear scored 171 points with his nation.

He comes out of retirement for the MHR

To play at MHR, the 32-year-old fullback has decided to come out of retirement on July 9, 2023 with "immediate effect" before the 2023 World Cup. "I’was in agony. I couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want to waste my inheritance and everything I've done over the last 13 or 14 years", he explained at the time of his retirement.

"Threatening behavior"

In March 2024, Stuart Hogg was arrested in Hawick, Scotland, near his ex-wife's home and charged with "threatening behavior". Released subject to appearance in court, the Scotsman was arrested again after violating a removal order in July.