Stuart Hogg Opens Up About His Return to Rugby
Former Scotland star Stuart Hogg has revealed the reasons behind his return to rugby after a one-year retirement.
"I used to think being selfish was strength."
Hogg, 33, retired from playing in 2023 but returned to the pitch a year later, signing for Montpellier. He admits to missing the "camaraderie, the laughs, the buzz" of rugby during his retirement.
- He missed the changing room and banter.
- He gave up his rugby career to try and save his marriage.
- He was struggling with depression and was "up to my eyeballs on anti-depressants".
Hogg's return to rugby has helped him find comfort after the break-up of his marriage.
Author's summary: Stuart Hogg returns to rugby after a year of retirement.