Ruby chief executive Stuart Hogg has split from his wife and enjoyed a spa weekend with his new lover – dubbed the ‘sexiest jockey alive’ – just days after his ex gave birth to their fourth child, insiders claim .
The ex-British and Irish Lions star appeared on Leonna Mayor’s Instagram story at Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat in Staffordshire on Monday – just hours after his ex Gillian Hogg announced the birth of their daughter Phoebe Anne.
Scotland’s all-time record goalscorer and former captain retired from football earlier this year and thanked his wife and ‘loving family’ for their support in his career.
But those close to the couple claimed the seven-year marriage has fallen apart.
It’s unclear how Hogg, 31, and his apparent new lover, Mrs Mayor, 32, met – or when the pair first came into contact – but residents of Hawick, Scotland, have reported seeing the duo ‘canoodling’ in a local pub.
A source close to Gillian said this The sun the mother of four is ‘heartbroken’ and seemingly disappointed that the ‘father of her children is flaunting his new relationship on social media’.
Stuart Hogg is said to have separated from his wife Gillian (pictured together). The couple married in 2016
Just days after his ex-wife gave birth to their fourth child, Hogg was seen spending 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 understand the timing of it all,” the source added.
When Gillian announced on Sunday that Phoebe was born on November 7, Gillian neglected to mention Hogg and wrote ‘the last piece for my little family’.
Former apartment jockey Madam Mayor posted a selfie with Hogg on Instagram with the caption: “The least Monday Monday ever.”
Another source told The Sun that Hogg and Gillian’s marriage broke down when they returned to their hometown.
Fullback Hogg played exactly 100 games for Scotland and played 11 Tests for the Lions. He was captain of both teams.
During his glittering career he also played for Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, making almost 200 appearances in both matches.
Announcing his retirement in July, which meant he would not compete in a third Ruby World Cup, he said: ‘It is difficult where to start, but it is with great sadness and immense pride that I announce my immediate retirement from rugby. .
‘I fought with everything I had to get to the Rugby World Cup, but this time my body hasn’t been able to do the things I wanted and needed. We knew this day would come eventually, I just never thought it would be this soon.
Leonna Mayor was named the ‘sexiest jockey in the world’ during a 2013 Zoo magazine shoot
Gillian’s wife is said to be ‘heartbroken’ by the new relationship, especially as she ‘flaunted’ it on social media
Leonna Mayor (pictured) won 32 races between 2009 and 2013, but retired after an ankle injury
Since then she has turned to experts and works for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV (pictured)
Leonna Mayor often presents horse racing, having decided to stay close to the sport following her retirement
‘It’s hard to put into words how much of an impact the game has had on my life. I retire knowing that I have given my body and heart to rugby.
“I will be forever grateful to this amazing community and can’t wait to begin my journey as a proud supporter of the team.”
His new lover, Mrs Mayor, won 32 races between 2009 and 2013 but retired after an ankle injury.
She was named the “sexiest jockey alive” during a 2013 Zoo magazine shoot.
Stuart Hogg will play for the British and Irish Lions against South Africa in 2021
Hogg will play 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
Since then she has turned to experts and works for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV.
Ms Mayor is the half-sister of former beauty queen Jessica Whalley, who died in March after falling from her horse at Michael Owen’s stables.
After the tragedy, Mrs Mayor said: ‘She was very young and I feel the pain of my grandmother and aunt who were very close to her.’
MailOnline has contacted Stuart Hogg and Leonna Laynor for comment.