Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has had his MBE revoked, according to the UK’s official public record, The Gazette.
Hogg, who played over 100 games for Scotland and took part in three British and Irish Lions tours, received the MBE in the 2024 New Year honours for his services to rugby. He now plays for Montpellier and remains one of Scotland’s top try scorers.
In 2024, Hogg pleaded guilty to domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian, and was given a one-year community payback order. Following the conviction, there were calls for his MBE to be rescinded.
The Gazette notice confirms the cancellation: “The King has directed that the appointment of Stuart William Hogg to be a Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, dated 30 December 2023, shall be cancelled and annulled and that his name shall be erased from the Register of the said Order.”
This marks the official removal of Hogg’s honour, reflecting the serious consequences of his admitted abusive behaviour.
