Former Rugby Captain Detained Over Alleged Breach of Court Order
Stuart Hogg, the shamed former Scotland rugby union captain who was stripped of his MBE following a domestic abuse conviction, has been arrested for allegedly harassing his former wife. The 33-year-old sports star was detained in connection with an alleged breach of a non-harassment order that had been imposed by the court.
Details of the Arrest and Previous Conviction
Hogg was arrested on February 12, 2026, in his hometown of Hawick, but was subsequently released without charge. The arrest occurred on the first birthday of his son Teddy, whose mother is his former girlfriend, ex-jockey and broadcaster Leonna Mayor. This development comes just weeks after Hogg was formally stripped of the MBE he received in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to rugby.
The arrest relates to allegations that Hogg violated a five-year non-harassment order that was issued in January 2025. This order had been imposed after Hogg pleaded guilty to domestic abuse charges against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg. In November 2024, he admitted to shouting, swearing, tracking her movements, and sending alarming and distressing messages.
Court Proceedings and Sentencing
When Hogg appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court for sentencing in January 2025, Sheriff Peter Paterson handed down a community payback order with one year of supervision rather than jail time. The court heard disturbing details of Hogg's behavior, including one occasion where he bombarded Gillian with more than 200 messages in just a couple of hours.
Dr Marsha Scott, chief executive of Scottish Women's Aid, criticized the sentence as "trivial" at the time, stating that Hogg had allegedly subjected his former partner to a "regime of terror for five years." The non-harassment order specifically prohibited Hogg from approaching or contacting Gillian, though it did allow communication regarding their four children through designated channels.
Alleged Violation of Court Order
According to sources, the recent arrest stemmed from allegations that Hogg harassed Gillian about personal matters rather than restricting communication to child-related topics as permitted by the court order. A source quoted by The Scottish Sun stated: "He is allowed to message Gillian over an app to discuss only the kids but once again, he's given an inch and takes a mile."
The same source revealed that Hogg's ex-wife hopes the non-harassment order can be amended to ensure he only contacts her through lawyers in the future. Police Scotland confirmed the arrest, with a spokesperson stating: "A 33-year-old man was arrested in the Hawick area on Thursday February 12, 2026 in connection with a report of a breach of a non-harassment order. He was released without charge."
Personal Life and Career Developments
Hogg, who now plays for French club Montpellier, had initially retired from rugby ahead of the 2023 World Cup but reversed that decision in the summer of 2024 to sign with the French team. His personal life has seen significant turmoil, with his relationship with Leonna Mayor ending earlier this year.
Mayor announced their split on Instagram, telling her 40,000 followers: "Now seems as good a time as any - lots of you guys asking about my situation and life recently. I am no longer with Stuart. I appreciate everyone's genuine interest in our life. I'm not one to discuss other people's lives so won't add detail. We'll just say it's just me and Teddy."
Despite his legal troubles, Hogg remains one of Scotland's all-time leading try scorers, having played 100 times for his country and been selected for three British and Irish Lions tours. His final international appearance came in 2023 before his brief retirement and subsequent move to French rugby.
