Ruby ace Stuart Hogg has split from his wife and enjoyed a spa weekend with his new lover – dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest jockey’ – just days after his ex gave birth to their fourth child, insiders have claimed.
The ex-British and Irish Lions star appeared in Leonna Mayor’s Instagram story on Monday at Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat in Staffordshire – just hours after his ex Gillian Hogg announced the birth of their daughter Phoebe Anne.
Scotland’s all-time record try-scorer and former captain retired from the game earlier this year – and thanked his wife and ‘loving family’ for supporting him in his career.
But those close to the couple have claimed that the seven-year marriage has fallen apart.
It is unclear how Hogg, 31, and his apparent new lover Ms Mayor, 32, met – or when the pair first linked up – but residents in Hawick, Scotland, have reported seeing the duo ‘canoodling’ in a local pub.
A source close to Gillian told The Sun the mother-of-four is ‘heartbroken’ and seemingly disappointed that the ‘father of her children flaunting his new relationship on social media’.
Stuart Hogg is said to have split from his wife Gillian (pictured together). The pair married in 2016
Just days after his ex-wife gave birth to their fourth child, Hogg was seen having a spa weekend with former jockey Leonna Mayor. She posted this photo of them on Instagram
Stuart Hogg celebrates with the Calcutta Cup during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England last year. He represented his country 100 times
‘She just can’t wrap her head around the timing of it all,’ the source added.
When announcing on Sunday that Phoebe had been born on November 7, Gillian failed to mention Hogg, writing ‘the final piece to my little family’.
Former flat jockey Ms Mayor posted a selfie with Hogg on Instagram with the caption: ‘The least Mondayest Monday ever.’
Another source told The Sun that Hogg and Gillian’s marriage broke down when they moved back to their hometown.
Full-back Hogg racked up exactly 100 appearances for Scotland and played 11 Tests for the Lions. He captained both teams.
During his glittering career, he also played for Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, massing almost 200 appearances across both.
In announcing his retirement in July, which meant he did not feature in a third Ruby World Cup, he said: ‘It is difficult where to start but with great sadness and an enormous amount of pride, I am announcing my immediate retirement from playing rugby.
‘I fought with everything I had to make the Rugby World Cup but this time my body has not been able to do the things I wanted and needed it to do. We knew this day would come eventually, I just never thought it would be this soon.
Leonna Mayor was dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest jockey’ in a 2013 Zoo magazine shoot
Gillian’s wife is said to be ‘heartbroken’ by the new relationship, especially seeing it ‘flaunted’ on social media
Leonna Mayor (pictured) won 32 races between 2009 and 2013 but retired following an ankle injury
She has since turned to punditry, working for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV (pictured)
Leonna Mayor often presents horse races, having decided to stay close to the sport after quitting
‘It’s hard to put into words just how much of an impact the game has had on my life. I will be retiring knowing that I have given my body and heart to rugby.
‘I will be forever grateful to this amazing community and cannot wait to begin my journey as a proud supporter of the team.’
His new lover Ms Mayor won 32 races between 2009 and 2013 but retired following an ankle injury.
She was dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest jockey’ in a Zoo magazine shoot in 2013.
Stuart Hogg playing for the British and Irish Lions against South Africa in 2021
Hogg is pictured playing for Exeter Chiefs against Wasps at Sandy Park on April 17, 2021
Stuart Hogg is pictured with his children before making his 100th appearance for Scotland
She has since turned to punditry, working for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV.
Ms Mayor is the half-sister of former beauty queen Jessica Whalley who died after falling from her horse at Michael Owen’s stables in March.
Following the tragedy, Ms Mayor said: ‘She was very young and I feel the pain of my grandmother and aunt who were very close to her.’
has contacted Stuart Hogg and Leonna Laynor for comment.