REPORT: Scotland star Stuart Hogg arrested again ahead of Montpellier move

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been arrested on suspicion of breaching bail conditions. Hogg is now awaiting trial on domestic violence charges against his wife.

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Police confirmed the 32-year-old was arrested in Hawick on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, according to the Daily Record. He is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court today, July 3.

Hogg previously appeared at Jedburgh Sheriff Court where he pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing the mother-of-four. He also denied charges of causing fear and alarm during the February riots and failing to comply with bail conditions set after his release from police custody.

Hogg was accompanied to court by his parents and was granted bail on conditions including that he not contact his wife or enter her home in the East Boonraw area of ​​Hawick.

Stuart Hogg, who remains Scotland’s all-time leading goalscorer and was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours List for his contribution to rugby union, is due back in court on July 15 for a preliminary hearing ahead of a trial scheduled for July 30.

Salary in Montpellier:

Reports indicate that Hogg will have to accept a pay cut of almost a quarter of a million pounds to join Montpellier compared to his previous club.

He is believed to be earning £580,000-a-year at Exeter Chiefs, but sources in France claim his salary at Montpellier will be £350,000-a-season.

What did Hogg do after retiring?

COMMENTS:

The Scotland legend admitted he is not keen on coaching but intends to stay in the game as a commentator for TNT Sport after making his BBC debut during the 2023 Six Nations.

However, in recent weeks and months he has been absent from television coverage of European Rugby and the Gallagher Premiership.

A spokesman for the television station said: “It would not be appropriate for us to comment at this time.”

Earlier this year, reports emerged that the former Scotland rugby captain was arrested at the residence of his estranged wife, allegedly for making threatening and abusive behaviour.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said a detailed report outlining any alleged offences would be forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service.

RESTAURANT OWNER:

He is co-owner of the Finsbay Flatiron steak house in Glasgow.

Finsbay Flatiron specialises in 8oz steaks (as the name suggests) and steaks, with prices ranging from £8 on weekdays to £10 on weekends. They also serve side dishes like macaroni and cheese and triple-fried fries.

KNITWEAR:

Outside of rugby, Hogg has many passions. In 2018, he partnered with Scottish cashmere and premium wool knitwear company Johnstons of Elgin to launch his own range of jumpers, zips and hoodies. It was there that his dad John worked for many years, and the company is based in his home town of Hawick. “I’m passionate about wearing local clothes and it’s great to have my own collection.”

HORSE RACING:

He is also a huge horse racing fan, once declaring that his sporting hero was AP McCoy, who was champion jockey for a record 20 consecutive times. “My passion for horses has survived and when you think of horse racing you think of AP McCoy,” he once told the BBC. “I just loved AP, he was the only jockey who always wore the same colours, green and yellow stripes and a white hat. It quickly became clear that he was AP McCoy and he was the big dog.”

DISTILLERY:

He is the director of a distillery called Maiden Batch.

Caulker’s is a collaborative effort by five men from Glasgow, two of whom are British Lions and Scottish rugby internationals, Hogg and Alastair Kellock. The bottle is signed by all five.

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Jack Nowell

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He is also a director MUSTARD clothes.

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