Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been fined £600 and handed a five-year non-harassment order after breaching bail conditions following a charge of domestic abuse against his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg. The sentencing for the abuse, which occurred over a five-year period, has been deferred until January. Hogg admitted to repeatedly contacting Gillian Hogg in June, shouting, swearing, tracking her movements, and sending alarming and distressing messages. The court heard that he criticized her for not being fun and sent over 200 text messages in a few hours despite being asked to leave her alone.
Hogg appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing, where it was revealed that their relationship deteriorated after moving to Exeter in 2019 with their three children. Mrs. Hogg’s family noticed a change in her, and in 2023, after moving to Hawick, Hogg downloaded an app to track her phone. Mrs. Hogg sought advice from a domestic abuse service and eventually left her husband in September 2023 due to his behavior. Hogg’s excessive texting caused her to have a panic attack, and in February of this year, police were called after he was heard shouting and swearing. He was placed on a bail order prohibiting contact with Mrs. Hogg and is currently living abroad after briefly retiring from rugby.
The couple is currently in the process of a divorce, and Hogg’s behavior towards his wife has been characterized by excessive texting, tracking her movements, and disturbing messages. He has admitted to domestic abuse and additional sentencing is pending. Hogg’s actions have caused distress to his former partner and resulted in police involvement. The couple’s relationship began to deteriorate after moving to Exeter, with Mrs. Hogg eventually seeking help and leaving her husband due to his behavior. Hogg’s return to rugby in the summer following his retirement has not deterred legal action against him for his actions.
Hogg’s guilty plea and fine of £600 come after breaching bail conditions and admitting to domestic abuse against his ex-partner. His behavior towards Mrs. Hogg involved shouting, swearing, tracking her movements, and sending distressing messages. The couple’s move to Exeter marked the beginning of a decline in their relationship, with Hogg’s actions causing Mrs. Hogg to seek help and ultimately leave him. Despite the legal repercussions, Hogg is living abroad and continuing his rugby career, while he and his wife are going through a divorce process. The severity of his actions has led to court intervention and a non-harassment order being imposed on him.
The court proceedings revealed that Hogg’s behavior towards his ex-partner included tracking her movements, sending alarming messages, and berating her for not being fun. After moving to Hawick, Mrs. Hogg sought advice from a domestic abuse service and eventually left her husband due to his behavior. Hogg’s excessive texting and alarming messages caused her distress and led to police involvement. His actions have resulted in a fine and non-harassment order, with additional sentencing pending in January. Hogg’s behavior towards his ex-partner has had serious consequences, leading to legal action and a breakdown of their relationship.
