Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to domestic abuse charges against his ex-wife.

Appearing at Selkirk Sheriff Court he admitted shouting, swearing and acting abusively towards his wife Gillian.

He also admitted to repeatedly tracking her movements and sending messages of an alarming and distressing nature.

The court heard he once sent more than 200 messages in a couple of hours. Sheriff Peter Paterson adjourned sentencing until December 5 for background reports.