Scott Hastings dies at 61
Scott Hastings, the former Scotland centre, has died at 61 after cancer treatment. Hastings won 65 caps for Scotland over 11 years, a national record at the time, and represented the British and Irish Lions 12 times across two tours. He was one of Scotland's most loved rugby figures whose skill and leadership helped define a successful era for Scottish rugby.
Scott Hastings, a man of integrity, honesty and empathy. A player who never gave below his maximum. There is nothing more you can ask as a legacy. RIP
Nick14Your words at half time of the Roses game were very heartfelt and touching - especially as you can’t have had much time to prep and it being your final commentary too.
AL 🏴10As someone of an age who witnessed the 1990 grand slam, he was such a key player. Always gave his all. My generation will not forget him. A legend of the game in Scotland.
Jim (Jamie) Haddow.7Brian Moore - you had plenty to say about the Scottish team in the glory days of your rivalry when you and Scott were at your rugby playing peak, but the most generous and eloquent words at poignant hour. True sportsmanship and humanity at its finest. I salute you, sir. Thank you.
His Excellency Lord Doug B🏴🇪🇺4Very 😔 indeed. Awful news. And on the day of his late beloved wife's birthday.
Jim (Jamie) Haddow.4Brian, thank you so much for that amzing tribute. Tonight I am filled with sadness, but also with huge respect both for you and for Scott. Thoughts and prayers , of course with his children family and loved ones left behind. So sad they lost Jennie with depression - that most horrible disease.
AR4That's very sad. Great player and great man.
chubby bannister3Your tribute during the match which must have been difficult with no preparation was lovely and heartfelt. Able to describe so eloquently what a giant of a man Scott was
𝔸𝕟𝕕𝕪 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕫𝕫𝕖𝕝𝕝, 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘻 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘻, 𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 🔔3Totally agree. Partisanship ends after the game and camaraderie begins. A brilliant player and a great ambassador for the sport. RIP Scott Hastings.
Neil Swan2Thank you for those words Brian. A wonderful tribute to a true legend
