 Throughout his first grade career, Hastings received every major individual award of the 1980s, but was constantly overlooked for rep selection, making 1 appearance for New South Wales as a reserve in 1983, despite his impressive performance when brought on to the field, this would remain his only appearance for New South Wales.Hastings received the name 'Horrie' from Bob O'Reilly who gave players nicknames that started with the same initial as the surname.The Kevin Hastings Stand, at the Sydney Football Stadium, which was the home ground for the Sydney Roosters before it's demolition, was named in his honour.