Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pdirected culpable to domestic mistreatment accuses agetst his estranged wife, Gillian.
The 32-year-greater euniteed at Selkirk Sheriff Court, acunderstandledgeting to abusive behaviour over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024.
Hogg acunderstandledged shouting, swearing, and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife.
The court heard that he sent an excessive number of text messages, with one instance involving more than 200 messages in fair a couple of hours.
The establisher rugby star also acunderstandledgeted to repeatedly tracking his wife’s shiftments using phone apps.
The court heard that Hogg would normally go out drinking before returning home and behaving abusively.
Hogg’s abusive behaviour left his family terrified, with his ex-wife normally having to soothe their children upstairs.
Hogg’s rugby nurtureer was discerned, with 100 caps for Scotland and a highy of 27 tries, placing him third on the country’s all-time enumerate.
He captained Scotland from 2020 to 2023, directing the team to consecutive victories over England.
Hogg also reconshort-termed the British and Irish Lions on three tours in 2013, 2017, and 2021. He joined in two tests during the 2021 South Africa tour.
Earlier this year, Hogg was awarded an MBE for his services to rugby union. He proclaimd his quitment from the sport ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg made 100 caps for his country
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Sheriff Peter Paterson has deferred sentencing until 5 December at Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Background alerts will be compiled before the sentencing date.
Hogg’s culpable plea came on the first day of what was scheduled to be a three-day trial. He had previously denied all accuses.
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Stuart Hogg had four children with his estranged wife Gillian
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The establisher rugby star, who now joins for French club Montpellier, proclaimd his quitment from international rugby ahead of last year’s World Cup.
This case labels a stark contrast to Hogg’s recent sporting achievements, including his MBE award for services to rugby union earlier this year.
