Stuart Hogg Arrested for Breaching Non-Harassment Order, Released

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg was arrested on February 12, 2026, in the Hawick area of Scotland on suspicion of breaching a non-harassment order related to his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg. The 33-year-old, who plays professionally for Montpellier in France, was released without charge following a police interview.

Police Scotland confirmed the incident in a statement: "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." Authorities became aware of the potential violation after Hogg was flagged upon arriving at Manchester Airport from France. He was directed to report to a station in Hawick, his hometown in the Scottish Borders, for questioning.

The non-harassment order stems from Hogg's guilty plea in November 2024 to a single charge of domestic abuse against Gillian Hogg, spanning 2019 to 2024. Court proceedings at Selkirk Sheriff Court detailed instances of shouting and swearing at her, tracking her movements, and sending alarming and distressing messages, including over 200 texts in a few hours during one 2022 episode. In January 2025,...