Summary
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has had his MBE (Member of the British Empire) award removed. This happened after he was found guilty of domestic abuse against his estranged wife.
Key Facts
- Stuart Hogg was previously awarded an MBE for his contributions to rugby.
- An official notice in The Gazette announced the cancellation and annulment of his MBE.
- In 2024, Hogg pleaded guilty to domestic abuse and was given a one-year community payback order.
- The domestic abuse involved shouting, swearing, and acting abusively towards his estranged wife.
- Hogg is a former Glasgow Warriors player and has over 100 international caps for Scotland.
- He participated in three British and Irish Lions tours.
- Hogg currently plays for Montpellier and is one of Scotland's top try scorers.
- Calls were made to strip him of his MBE following his guilty plea.
