Scotland rugby great Hastings dies at 61
Scott Hastings, a celebrated rugby union player from Scotland, has passed away at the age of 61. He was part of the last Scotland team to win a Grand Slam in 1990 and earned 65 caps during his career. After retiring, Hastings became a prominent rugby broadcaster and was known for his charity work.
- ▪Scott Hastings was a key player in Scotland's rugby history, winning a Grand Slam in 1990.
- ▪He earned 65 caps and toured with the British Lions in 1989 and 1993.
- ▪Hastings was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2022 and received treatment.
- ▪He was inducted into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame in 2022.
- ▪Hastings was also recognized for his charity work in mental health and other causes.
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