Stuart Hogg repeatedly abused the mother of his four children, shouting and swearing at Gillian Hogg as well as tracking her movements and bombarding her with texts.

PC Robbie Milne acted deplorably in a city nightclub, the sheriff court heard.

HEATHER DEWAR: What we all have to remember here, is that this isn't just about Hogg, or indeed, any other perpetrator of domestic abuse. It's about a much bigger picture.

The 32-year-old has admitted abusing his estranged wife.

The 32-year-old has admitted abusing his estranged wife.

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to one charge of domestic abuse over a five-year period against his former partner.

The ex-Scotland captain who plays for French club Montpellier, will be sentenced on December 5 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

He admitted a single charge of domestic abuse against his estranged wife

The former Scotland and British Lions international will be sentenced next month

The father-of-four arrived at Selkirk Sheriff Court accompanied by his parents and admitted a single charge of domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg.

The former Scotland captain admits shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife.