Former Scotland rugby international Stuart has admitted abusing his estranged wife over a five-year period.
The 32-year-old was due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday but pleaded guilty to a single charge when he appeared at the court.
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, between 2019 and 2024.
The ex-Scotland captain, who plays for French club Montpellier, will be sentenced on December 5 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
Hogg admitted shouting, swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife Gillian.
He also admitted repeatedly tracking her movements and sending messages of an alarming and distressing nature. The court hear that Hogg was sent more than 200 messages in a couple of hours.