Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after admitting to abusing his estranged wife over a five-year period.

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has avoided jail after abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.Hogg – who plays for French club Montpellier and was made an MBE for services to the sport in last year’s New Year Honours list – previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner,

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of domestic abuse, having previously been handed a non-harassment order and fined after breaching b

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been given a one-year community payback order after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been given a one-year community payback order after he admitted a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. The 32-year-old was previously given a five-year non-harassment order and fined £600 after breaching bail conditions.

Rugby union international Stuart Hogg arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court for sentencing after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the course of five years. .

The 32-year-old was sentenced for domestic abuse offences at Selkirk Sheriff Court today, January 9, and was given a Community Payback Order and a five-year non-harassment order.