Sentenced.

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.

The fullback pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court back in November.

Sheriff Peter Paterson sentenced Hogg to a community payback order with one year of supervision and a second five-year non-harassment order when he appeared for sentencing on Thursday.

Paterson handed him the first five-year non-harassment order when he sentenced him for the bail conditions breach at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on December 5 and also fined him £600, with an additional £40 victim surcharge.

Lynne Barrie, procurator fiscal for Lothian and Borders, said:

“Stuart Hogg has now been convicted and held accountable for subjecting his estranged wife to years of domestic abuse.

“The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service recognises the devastating impact of domestic abuse and is committed to the robust prosecution of offences, regardless of who the offender is.

“No-one should have to live in fear of a partner or former partner. The trauma suffered by victims – and children who witness these crimes – is significant.

“I would urge anyone affected by similar offending to come forward and report it.

“We will use all the tools available to us to secure justice and you will be listened to and supported throughout the process.”