About John Hastie
Lived 1908 – 1965 (aged 56). John Hastie was a British rugby union player.
John Hastie (16 March 1908 – 19 January 1965) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played as a Hooker.
Rugby union career
Amateur career
Hastie played for Melrose.
He was the third Melrose player to be capped for Scotland; after J.R. Lawrie and J. W. Allan.
He played for the Co-Optimists in March 1939 against Cambridge University Vandals. Unfortunately he was injured in the match, and went off with an injured knee.
He also played for the Army.
Provincial career
Hastie was a substitute used in the Scotland Probables side for the second and final trial match of that season, on 15 January 1938
He played for South of Scotland District in 1939.
International career
Hastie was capped by Scotland 3 times, all in 1938.
He was later capped for Scotland in a military services team to played England Services.
Administrative career
In 1950 and 1951, he was the Vice-President of Melrose RFC.
He became President of Melrose RFC in 1952.
He was also a selector for South of Scotland District.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hastie?
rugby union player (1908–1965)
When was John Hastie born?
John Hastie was born on 16 March 1908 in Peebles.
When did John Hastie die?
John Hastie died on 19 January 1965.
What was John Hastie's occupation?
John Hastie was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Hastie?
John Hastie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hastie (rugby union)
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