Former Scottish rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court, where he is accused of domestic abuse offences against his ex-wife Gillian Hogg. (Image: PA)

Ex Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg admits five- year domestic abuse campaign against wife

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Former Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.

Hogg, 32, had been due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday but pleaded guilty to a single charge when he appeared at the court.

The father-of-four arrived at Selkirk Sheriff Court accompanied by his parents and admitted a single charge of domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, between 2019 and 2024.

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The ex-Scotland captain who plays for French club Montpellier, will be sentenced on December 5 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

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