Rugby star Stuart Hogg granted bail after arrest

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Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been released on bail after being arrested for breaching previous bail conditions ahead of his trial for domestic abuse.

He appeared from custody at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

He faces charges of stalking and controlling behaviour towards his wife Gillian over a seven-year period, which he denies.

The procurator fiscal opposed Mr Hogg being given bail again but Sheriff Peter Paterson allowed him to walk free under strict conditions.

Sheriff Paterson said he was not allowed any contact with his estranged wife under any circumstances.

Mr Hogg has previously pled not guilty to a charge of stalking and also an offence under section one of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act relating to his behaviour towards his wife.

He was arrested in February at her home for allegedly causing her fear and alarm.

He is facing a number of allegations, including that he acted aggressively towards his wife, accused her of infidelity, repeatedly tracked her movements and monitored her communication with others over several years.

The trial has now been set for 4 November at Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Mr Hogg unexpectedly retired from the sport last summer and was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to rugby union.

The father-of-four has since come out of retirement to sign a two-year contract with Montpellier.