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Stuart Hogg triggers all-in Top 14 scrap with shunt on France star

By Ian Cameron

2 hours ago

Stuart Hogg triggers and all-in scrap.

Stuart Hogg was at the centre of a late-match altercation during Montpellier’s 20-11 defeat to Toulouse at GGL Stadium in the Top 14.

The incident occurred in the 77th minute when the former Scotland, Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chief player shoved Toulouse fullback Thomas Ramos from behind, causing the France star to stumble into a ballboy.

The needless altercation triggered an all-in melee between the two sides, ultimately resulting in both Hogg and Ramos being shown yellow cards by referee Jonathan Gashnier.

The match saw Toulouse control the scoreline for much of the game with Ramos contributing significantly to French champions’ tally. Bernard Laporte’s Montpellier took an early lead through a Domingo Miotti penalty in the sixth minute, but Toulouse responded with a penalty and a converted try from Ramos.

Despite another Miotti penalty in the 31st minute and a try for Montpellier through Leo Coly in the 37th, Toulouse went into the half-time break with a slender 11-10 lead over their hosts.

Toulouse extended their lead in the second half with a 43rd minute penalty from Ramos which was followed by a try from Ange Capuozzo in the 45th minute, which Ramos converted, bringing the score to 20-11.

Hogg’s push on Ramos came with the game effectively done and dusted, simmering tensions between the two sides eventually exploding with an ensuing scrap between the teams.

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The on-field incident comes amid a fraught period off the pitch for Hogg, who has been facing legal issues in Scotland.

Earlier this month the 32-year-old appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court after again being arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions related to charges of domestic abuse involving his estranged wife.

The father of four has denied charges of stalking and controlling behaviour over a seven-year period.

Hogg retired from rugby last summer before signing a two-year contract with Montpellier. He is set to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court later this year.

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DP 1 hr ago

You don’t want to mess with Hogg, he’s likely to follow you around for the rest of your life if you make his sh— list…

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Comments on RugbyPass

Ras 10 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

Brother there's a handful of people commenting here. Not the whole of South Africa. The fact that you take it so personal and make personal accusations show's you are projecting you're Owen arrogance and brittle ego.

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SteveD 11 minutes ago

World Rankings: Ireland replace Springboks at Number 1

I'll say it again - we couldn't give a skaapnaaiers toss about the so-called 'World Rankings'. All we care about is the RWC. And just to remind you, that's two in a row, and four total, so we have to sing:

We won, we won, we won, we won, we won because we won etc etc.

Suck it up, peophol!

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Cosmo 12 minutes ago

Youthful Japan backed to take Razor's All Blacks 'right to the wire'

Tell him he dreaming.!

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Col007 18 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

Honestly believe they slapped BS's Mother when he was born...

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Ras 24 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

Lol not attacking Ireland mate, and undoubtedly Ireland is in many ways the best performing team no question. Some of us are just saying these consistent articles from Rugby pass constantly focusing on rankings rather actual games is a waste. SA is also not screaming anything about rankings at all we don't even discuss it on our locals news or sports pundits. There's just maybe 4 of us making a comment here that there is a clear bias against South Africa. The fact that you get so angry is the telling part.

Also I totally agree on the drawings farce from last year's world cup, just look at SAs pool we had to come out of, also the first team ever to lose a game in the pool and win the cup.

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Icefarrow 24 minutes ago

All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup after holding off fast-finishing Wallabies

They’re unfit and unprofessional

There's one or more yellow cards towards both teams like every single game these days. If the All Blacks are "unprofessional", then so is every other team out there. Also, it's pretty bizarre to claim the All Blacks are unfit when on average their starting XV are playing more minutes than any of the other tier-1 teams.

In the old days... ...managed to keep 15 men on the field.

In the "old days" collisions weren't policed as strictly, and player welfare wasn't taken as seriously as it is today.

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Terry24 32 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

You made plenty of excuses when Ireland beat you in the RWC as I recall.

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Terry24 33 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

Really? No points on offer there as Argentina are 7 points nehind + 3 for SA home match = 10 points. Argentina get 2 for a win: SA get zero.

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Terry24 35 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

In practical terms Ireland need to be in the top 6 before the rankings for the 2027 draw are taken (six groups in 2027). They will achieve that. But it has taken two RWC cycles to get there (in the top seeds for a RWC draw)

In 2023 the top4 (four groups) were SA/NZ/ENG/WAL. That was almost the semi final line up in 2027. Ireland were 5 and France were 7. The doubling of points in the RWC combined with the draw at the end of the previous world cups, give a massive advantage in the next world cup to a team who has performed well in the previous world cup with improvement between counting for less than nothing.

Look at the plight of Scotland in 2023: ranked 5th entering the event but ranked 9th after 2019 and lumped in with SA/IRL with a QF date with NZ/FR if they do a houdini!

That's not right. That is the only practical value of the rankings (apart from bragging rights), and it is completely undermined by World Rugby. Hard to see how it couldn't be deliberate at this stage.

This isn't whinging, but a vengeful NZ with Jos S in their ranks, a week after Scotland as the match that Ireland must breal their QF duck feels less like reward for their excellence since 2019 and more like punishment.

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Md1991 39 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

It’s not a joke though. His picture even looks like Alfred. He’s funnier… but not intentionally

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WW 40 minutes ago

World Rankings: Ireland replace Springboks at Number 1

I have a fair understanding of the criteria, how home advantage isn't one, the higher ranked team scores less points when winning, etc etc. Still not a true reflection as some teams play more than others against top tier teams, for eg, from start 2021 till mid July 2024, Ireland played 37 games of which 17 were against 6 top tier teams, namely France, Engl, NZ, Arg, Aus and SA. South Africa in the same period played 48, with 32 being against the same top tier teams, subbing us for Ireland. Is this really a true reflection of rankings seeing how one has played far more than other? The way I see it this is heading to a participation type scenario, so long as you show up you get rewarded. F1 has it just right, rewards for effort. Like I said, the whole system needs to be looked at, rankings, RWC draw, how many tests to be played equally amongst everybody, consistently.

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SteveD 43 minutes ago

World Rankings: Ireland replace Springboks at Number 1

Nope, it obviously matters to you, sunshine. What matters to most of us Bok supporters is the RWC, when the playing field (apart from the wet French ones) is reasonably level for all the teams. That's the only real test.

As far as the RWC seedings are concerned, it seems that the only ones who ever benefit are the poms. But it still hasn't helped them over all these years. Beaumont has failed.

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Md1991 44 minutes ago

The good news for the All Blacks

Red mist. On the part of the referees. They had to manufacture a red card infringement to deny the all blacks a win. luckily they didn’t have to try too hard or it would have been obvious… sarcasm intended

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Terry24 45 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

Do SA have an oversized arrogance/brittle ego problem?

Early July 2024: SA-Ireland series--Unfinished business!!!!!

Ireland: no comment

Late July 2024: Ehhhhh rankings show SA are no1, so there!!!!!

Ireland: no comment

September 2024: Rankings are a farce, how many RWCs have Ireland won!!!!!!!

Ireland: no comment

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SteveD 48 minutes ago

World Rankings: Ireland replace Springboks at Number 1

What unforced errors - by the Argies? Nope, the main error was Arendse's tackle and while I can't stand English refs, it wasn't his fault that the former got a yellow. Like the ABs, Arendse and Esterhuizen need to practice their tackling.

Who said Rassie wanted to lose the match? I certainly didn't. If you're going to respond to me, at least respond to the things I said.

Who made mistakes - Rassie? I think you're the one making mistakes. And tell me, you don't you have a life and can sit around all day writing a load of bulldust?

You are right however about the Boks losing next year in skaapnaaier territory. That is another good reason for our club teams to be in the URC not 'Super' rugby; why this so-called 'Rugby Championship' is a load of rubbish, even with the two-games-in-one-country stuff that SANSAAR were forced to introduce doesn't really solve anything (with the ridiculous W-E-W travelling); and also why the RWC is the only real test of who's the best at that particular time, as all the teams are in one place at the same time, (although the hosts do get a bit of an advantage, and sunny teams like SA are at a disadvantage when it pees with rain the whole time like in France, and why they'll hopefully be at an advantage in Oz in 2027).

Judging by your said bulldust, it sounds like you're the one that needs a touch of humility?

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Md1991 49 minutes ago

The good news for the All Blacks

The sheer amount of times, according to Ben smith, the all blacks have been on the receiving end of misfortune you’d be forgiven for thinking that he was looking for excuses for his favourite teams shortcomings

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Terry24 50 minutes ago

Everyone knows the Springboks' ranking was puffed up

"Yes the Irish have a edge on the Springboks but those same Irish don't have the BMT to get past a World Cup playoff stage in 10 attempts!"

What is the story with SA utter disrespect to Ireland?

Along with NZ you are the most arrogant and privileged rugby nation on this planet.

Boasting about your victories and attacking and disrespecting any challengers.