Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
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- Scott Hastings died peacefully on the morning of Sunday 17 May, surrounded by family, according to a statement from his children Corey and Kerry‑Anne.
- Scott Hastings was diagnosed with non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2022 and was undergoing cancer treatment, which led to rapid deterioration and his death.
- Scott Hastings earned 65 caps for Scotland and helped secure the 1990 Five Nations Grand Slam.
- Scott Hastings toured with the British and Irish Lions in 1989 and 1993.
- Scott Hastings was inducted into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame last year, later became a well‑known rugby broadcaster and charity advocate, and was praised by Gregor Townsend and Sir Ian McGeechan as an iconic figure.
Why it matters: Scott Hastings’ passing leaves a void in Scottish rugby’s heritage, depriving fans and charities of his advocacy, while his family and the sport’s community mourn a unifying figure whose influence extended beyond the pitch.
