Stuart Hogg pleads guilty to domestic abuse after appearing in court: Planet Rugby

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to domestic abuse charges against his ex-wife and will be sentenced later this year.

The current Montpellier full-back has been arrested three times in connection with the case; the last one was at the beginning of September.

Stuart Hogg pleaded guilty to domestic abuse

hoggThe 32-year-old admitted ‘yelling, swearing and behaving in abusive ways’ towards his ex-partner, as well as repeatedly tracking her movements and sending messages of an alarming and upsetting nature. The court also heard he sent more than 200 messages in just a few hours.

Hogg also admitted a charge of “repeated abusive behaviour” and engaging in “a course of conduct which caused him to be frightened or alarmed” over a five-year period.

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The court also heard Hogg regularly shouted and swore at his ex-wife while living at both Hawick and Exeter (during his time at Exeter Chiefs).

The accusation against him also includes how Hogg ‘tracked his wife’s movements through the Find My Phone app’ following their separation in 2023.

Sheriff Peter Paterson deferred sentencing until early December pending reports, including a report on deprivation of liberty. He was also granted bail pending sentencing, when Hogg’s legal team could secure full mitigation.

Hogg made more than 100 appearances during his football career. Scotland and also went on three British and Irish Lions tours. He also won the PRO14, Premiership and Champions Cup title during his stints at Glasgow Warriors and Exeter.

Although he retired during the build-up to the World Cup last year, he returned to football earlier this year after making a dramatic U-turn and signing a two-year deal with Montpellier. Hogg has since made five appearances and one try for the French club.

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