“He is incredibly strong, ripped and powerful.” We asked a host of Gallagher Premiership stars to name the strongest rugby players in their squad, and there were plenty of candidates suggested. After weeks stacked upon weeks of the pre-season grind, the best clubs in Europe are returning to action. The Top 14 got going, last […]

3 years ago

“I’ve thrown myself under the bus, here!” It was Gallagher Premiership launch day, down at Twickenham Stadium, on Thursday morning and Stuart Hogg was in flying form, even if Henry Slade had given us a few pre-loaded questions. The Scotland and Lions fullback underwent some knee surgery, earlier this summer, and has trimmed down from […]

3 years ago

“I know exactly what you’re after here, and you’re not going to get it.” Stuart Hogg was still coming to terms with his side’s 26-5 defeat to Ireland at Aviva Stadium, this evening. The last thing he needed was a reminder of a chance he blew, or of that drinking session in Edinburgh, last Sunday. […]

4 years ago

The Scotland fullback says he is ‘annoyed and upset’ by the allegations. Stuart Hogg has released a statement through the British & Irish Lions in response to widespread social media claims that he bit Willie Le Roux. The Lions star clashed with Le Roux during his side’s 27-9 loss to the Springboks in Cape Town, […]

5 years ago

The Munster captain collided with the Scottish fullback moments before that crucial Conor Murray try. Greig Laidlaw and Gregor Townsend, Scotland’s captain and head coach, gave credit to Ireland for their grinding victory in Edinburgh but they left the ground with a few sore points festering. The Scots felt referee Romain Poite had not given […]

7 years ago

The Scottish player had a nasty collision with his own teammate

9 years ago