Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court docket accused of stalking offences in opposition to his spouse Gillian. Hogg, his nation’s all-time high main scorer, has pleaded not responsible to 3 expenses.
The 31-year-old was charged with stalking by partaking in a course of conduct which prompted his spouse Gillian concern and alarm. The alleged incidents are stated to have taken place at properties in Glasgow and Hawick, Roxburghshire, between January 2017 and March 2019.
Hogg, who was awarded an MBE within the 2024 New Yr Honours record, allegedly shouted and swore at her and acted in an aggressive method. It’s alleged that he accused Gillian of infidelity, repeatedly tracked her actions, monitored her communication with others and repeatedly tried to regulate household life.
A second cost in opposition to Hogg was made below the Home Abuse Scotland Act and alleges comparable conduct between April 2019 and March of this 12 months at properties in Hawick and Devon. The cost consists of an extra allegation that Hogg repeatedly despatched Gillian texts of an alarming and distressing nature, together with threats to hurt himself.
As well as, a 3rd cost alleges that he had been launched on an endeavor to not method his spouse in any manner aside from arranging youngster contact. Nonetheless, it’s claimed that he received in contact along with her on March 30 this 12 months at her residence.
In courtroom, Hogg spoke solely to verify his title and heard that his trial date has been set for July 30. The previous Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs participant was launched on bail with particular circumstances to not contact his former companion and to steer clear of her deal with close to Hawick.
He denied the costs and was given his bail papers. Hogg subsequently left the courtroom to ready photographers and was pushed away by his mother and father, John and Margaret Hogg.
Hogg married Gillian Barony Fort in Peeblesshire in 2016. Nonetheless, the pair cut up final 12 months whereas Gillian was pregnant with the couple’s fourth youngster. The previous rugby participant, who abruptly retired previous to the 2023 World Cup, is reported to have began a brand new relationship with horse racing presenter Leonna Mayor.
Scotland handed Hogg precisely 100 caps throughout his taking part in profession. He scored a document 27 tries throughout his time in worldwide rugby.
