Gavin Hastings

Legendary former rugby union player, Gavin Hastings is often hailed as one of Scotland’s greats, having captained their international team to success. As a fullback, Hastings dominated the pitch, which saw him selected to join the British & Irish Lions on a number of occasions. Currently, the sporting star is dedicating his time as an ambassador to rugby, and keynote speaking engagements. Transferring lessons learned from the game into implementable advice as a speaker, Hasting’s talks are not only engaging from a career perspective but act as valuable resources to corporate audiences wishing to replicate his success.

Captaining your country's team is an honor for any sportsman, and one Hastings was awarded on 20 occasions throughout his career. Having captained the schoolboys’ team as a youth, Hasting’s leadership skills were evident and allowed him to repeat the position whilst playing for Scotland, and the British and Irish Lions. A formidable player, Hastings secured the 1990 Five Nations Grand Slam, and a country record in the 1995 Rugby World Cup when he scored 667 points, which was unbeaten for 13 years. From the Cambridge University side, through to Edinburgh District and the Scottish national team, Hastings gained a reputation at every level of the sport for his effective teamwork, and ability to achieve peak performance under challenging circumstances.

With such an established platform in rugby, Hastings was awarded an OBE in 1993 for his commitment and services to Rugby Union. Following his achievements in the game, unparalleled by his teammates, the stand of a generation was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2003, followed by the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2013, a testament to his defining career.

The award-winning former player now acts as an ambassador for sports since his retirement in 1995. Previously the chairman of New Edinburgh rugby club and briefly competing in American Football, Hastings passion for sports continues to influence his career choices and he now champions others to enjoy it too. Brining the same enthusiasm to each occasion he attends, Hastings is a prominent speaker on the circuit, able to offer a range of talks, bespoke to each client. Whether his iconic career will form an after-dinner talk, or his proven experience of teamwork, leadership, and obtaining goals will educate your corporate audience, Hastings thrives on stage, an unmissable opportunity to hear.