Overview
A British & Irish Lions tour presents one of the greatest challenges in sport. Rugby is a game that rewards creative expression, toil, teamwork and a never-say-die attitude. It can be joyful, vibrant and beautiful. Equally, it can brutally expose human flaws and frailties even more so in the hugely pressurised environment of a Lions tour. Every team, no matter how talented, will find itself in dark and difficult situations both on and off the field; the successful ones are those with a leadership group that can navigate these challenging moments. InLegacy of the Lions, former Lions captain Gavin Hastings draws on his own experiences in the famous red jersey and interviews other greats of the game including, among many others, Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Paul O'Connell, Brian O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder and Sir Ian McGeechan, plus a selection of their illustrious opponents, such as Kieran Read, John Smit and John Eales to explore how to forge a successful team in this most rarefied of environments, the difficulties they each encountered and what leadership lessons they learned. Inspiring, humorous and illuminating,Legacy of the Lionscasts a unique light on leadership, team-building and elite performance and reveals a new perspective on touring with and playing against The British & Irish Lions in the modern era. 'An intriguing study of the minds of some of rugby's greatest leaders' Tom English, BBC Sport
Full Product Details
Author: Gavin Hastings ,
Peter Burns
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited
Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited
Edition: New in Paperback
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.342kg
ISBN: 9781915359254
ISBN 10: 1915359252
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 23 October 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'An intriguing study of the minds of some of rugby’s greatest leaders' -- Tom English * BBC Sport * 'the very definition of the inside story. Honest, insightful . . . outstanding' -- Hugh MacDonald * The Daily Mail * 'full of fascinating insights' -- Alasdair Reid * The Times * 'a compelling read' -- James Morgan * The Herald *
Author Information
Gavin Hastings is one of the most recognisable personalities in British sport. A former captain of both Scotland and the British & Irish Lions, he now sits on the committee for the Lions and has a network of sports and business contacts across the globe. Peter Burns is the author of eight books, including the best-selling and critically acclaimed When Lions Roared, Behind the Lions and Behind the Thistle.
