Gavin Hastings

Clem Thomas

An autobiography from the man who has captained the Watsonians, Cambridge University, London Scottish, Barbarians, the Scottish National squad and the British Lions. Hastings gives his considered views on the sport's headlong rush towards professionalism and discusses the cut-throat competition inspired by leagues and tournaments which are fuelled by money. He includes a personal overview of the many triumphant wins (and occasional defeats) he has played a part in.

An Autobiography

High Balls and Happy Hours

Peter Burns

Legacy of the Lions explores leadership lessons learned in one of the most challenging environments in the sporting world: touring with the British & Irish Lions. Drawing on the author’s own experiences – and those of other tourists and managers – Gavin Hastings examines what lessons can be transferred from this elite, pressurized environment to other aspects of business and life. Based on interviews with an array of past and present greats of the game – including Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Brian O’Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder, Gareth Edwards and Willie John McBride, plus many others – Legacy of the Lions discovers what leadership lessons have been learned in one of the most pressurized environments in world sport – and how they can be made to work for you.

Lessons in Leadership from the British & Irish Lions

Legacy of the Lions

Legacy of the Lions explores leadership lessons learned in one of the most challenging environments in the sporting world: touring with the British & Irish Lions. Drawing on the author's own experiences - and those of other tourists and managers - Gavin Hastings examines what lessons can be transferred from this elite, pressurised environment to other aspects of business and life.Based on interviews with an array of past and present greats of the game - including Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Brian O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder, Gareth Edwards and Willie John McBride, plus many others - Legacy of the Lions discovers what leadership lessons have been learned in one of the most pressurised environments in world sport - and how they can be made to work for you.

What the Lions Can Teach Us about Leadership and Life

Gavin Routledge

A proven method for Beating Low Back Pain Forever Award-winning osteopath Gavin Routledge and former international rugby star Gavin Hastings OBE, who suffered from bouts of back pain during his playing career, here join forces to help sufferers of low back pain get better and live a more active life. The key to Routledge's approach lies in: UNDERSTANDING: demystifying the anatomy of your back and its condition so that you can prevent the same problem occurring again MOTIVATION: if you give up you'll stiffen up! Using techniques employed by successful sports and business people you will fi nd real commitment to follow your recovery programme RELAXATION: comfortable body positions and the importance of balancing gentle exercise with adequate rest GENTLE EXERCISE: a carefully-devised regime of gradual movement with step-by-step photographs POSTURE AND MOVEMENT: including how to sit, stand, lie down, bend, lift, carry, drive or cycle And all your questions are answered in this easy-to-follow manual including: ● Where should I go for help? ● What tests, investigation or surgery might be involved? ● What drug or other options for pain relief might be useful? ● What sports are safe to play and what movements should I avoid? ● How can I avoid back problems in pregnancy? GAVIN ROUTLEDGE D.O.(Hons) was awarded the Gold Medal for Distinction by the British School of Osteopathy. He has practised in London, New Zealand and now has clinics in Edinburgh, West Lothian and Fife in Scotland: Active X Osteopaths. GAVIN HASTINGS O.B.E. was fi rst treated for low back pain by Routledge only weeks before a crucial international match. The techniques and advice given then enabledhim to play pain free until his retirement from International Rugby following the 1995 World Cup in South Africa.

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