Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg charged with stalking

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is set to appear in court on Tuesday facing multiple charges including stalking.

According to The Times, The 31-year-old former Exeter Chiefs fullback is accused of causing fear and alarm.

The two-time British and Irish Lion is also facing additional allegations under the Domestic Abuse Act in Scotland for engaging in behaviour that was abusive toward his estranged wife Gillian, with whom he has four children.

Hogg recently took to Instagram to reveal he had spent time in rehab.

“I was lost, needed help, direction, time away from the spotlight to be able to take a deep breath and think,” Hogg wrote on Instagram.

“I’ve been so concerned about what people thought of me, how I was coming across, the impact I would have on them and how I would survive the day. I lived every moment in my head and it wasn’t healthy.

“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre allowed me to reset, learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged.

“It’s not been easy but it was the right thing to do. Taking accountability was the first step in the right direction. I accept I have made mistakes and understand why l acted as I did.

“Personal, private issues being played out in the public eye and online abuse are things that have impacted me significantly. I’ve not been able to deal with it. Online abuse is not okay.

“Having some time away has allowed me to see the world differently, be grateful for the things I have and most importantly, be excited about what is in front of me in the short, medium and long term.

“Thank you to everyone who has been in touch and offered support, friendship and love. You have helped me through the darkest of times and I will look forward to embracing what is next with you all.”