Statement: Rugby star Stuart Hogg arrested hours before trial

The 32-year-old, who currently plays for French side Montpellier, had been set to appear in court in the Scottish Borders this week to face domestic abuse charges.

Police Scotland confirmed: "A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with stalking offences and breach of bail conditions."

Hogg is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court, with a report to be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

The arrest comes ahead of a trial over domestic abuse allegations, including claims of stalking and controlling behaviour towards his wife over a seven-year period. Hogg denies the charges.

He had previously pleaded not guilty to stalking and an offence under section one of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, which relates to his alleged behaviour towards his wife.

The former player was first arrested in February after allegedly causing fear and alarm at her home.

Hogg faces several accusations, including acting aggressively towards his wife, making accusations of infidelity, and monitoring her movements and communications over several years.

The father-of-four retired from rugby last summer but came out of retirement to sign a two-year deal with Montpellier. He was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to rugby union.

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PA: " 2013 and 2017 went badly for the Scot. The Lions stuck by Hogg for the second Test in 2021 but was shaky under the high-ball and had no chance to shine in attack ."

RUCK: Just doesn't seem to work out for Hoggy in the Lions with the harder he tries the tougher it gets

VERDICT: Justified

PA: "Choosing to select an enormous 44-man squad, Clive Woodward made several left field selections. None more so than a Sale Sharks hooker with only two caps for England. His technical and physical skills were not good enough for the Lions."

RUCK: He shouldn't have been near that squad

VERDICT: Justified

"Whilst not selected for the Test team, the London Irish man must be considered one of the strangest call-ups in Lions history, joining the squad while on holiday with his family in 2013. He made no real impact to the trip but held up the scrum against the Melbourne Rebels."

PA: "Another bizarre call-up on the 2013 tour, the inside centre was brought in due to the glut of injuries sustained in the midfield. Now stranded in the international wilderness, one must assume he was fetched due to the convenience of him playing for England in Argentina."

RUCK: It may be easy to forget, but Twelvetrees was one of the most exciting talents in Europe when he was called up. He'd impressed for England in his four caps, and looked set for a bright international future. This pick feels more deemed on the use of hindsight.

VERDICT: Bit harsh

"First capped in 1984, he only represented England ten times, frequently criticised for his inability to convert his magnificent form for Bath onto the international stage.

"Ultimately after a torrid tour, losing six of 13 matches played, Barnes served as a perfect microcosm for its inadequate results in 1993, just not good enough."

RUCK: I wasn't born

Verdict: Up to you