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Daniel Gallan
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Daniel Gallan is a journalist and university lecturer specialising in the politics and history of sport at St Mary's University and the University of East London. From Johannesburg and now based in London, he has contributed to The Guardian, CNN, ESPN, The Telegraph and various sports titles around the world.
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8 days ago International Rugby
The missing piece in the Springboks jigsaw
14 days ago International Rugby
Time to say goodbye to this Springboks team
22 days ago International Rugby
South Africans are the masters of taking offence
24 days ago
Jordan Hendrikse is one of life's plodders and prefers to take risks
Opinion
The terrifying Boks' message Rassie is about to send rugby
That was Rassie Erasmus’ staunch endorsement of Siya Kolisi, who copped heavy criticism from Jacky Lorenzetti, the owner of Koli…
Daniel Gallan
27 Jun 2024, 7:33
Opinion
Leinster vs Bulls deserves a full house... where is it?
Which is why Jake White, head coach of the Bulls, was compelled to call upon the faithful from Pretoria to fill up Loftus Versfeld…
Daniel Gallan
14 Jun 2024, 8:38
Interview
'Fit players, elite players, struggle. You can see it in their eyes. They don’t know what’s hit them.'
Leinster are stacked with Irish superstars and the URC semi-final is a delicious hors d'oevre ahead of the titanic Springbok Test …
Daniel Gallan
14 Jun 2024, 7:09
Interview
Neethling Fouche: 'It’s amazing how just two scrums can change your life'
Neethling Fouche's love of scrummaging has earned him a call-up to the Springbok alignment camp but Glasgow await
Daniel Gallan
07 Jun 2024, 5:32
Exclusive
George Hendy: 'I know if I perform at my best I can do some damage.'
The flame-haired wing has burst onto the scene in recent weeks and is riding a wave with Northampton's thrill seekers
Daniel Gallan
05 Jun 2024, 11:40
Exclusive
Vincent Koch: 'Never think you’re the big dog because they fall the hardest'
The decorated two-time World Cup winner could add more medals to his collection but has a humility that has been earned the hard w…
Daniel Gallan
22 May 2024, 14:30
Opinion
Why so many great Springboks are such disappointments for their clubs
Three drunk blokes on the train from Leicester to London don’t represent the views of all Tigers’ supporters. But their shared…
Daniel Gallan
20 May 2024, 8:22
Opinion
It's the same old South African story for the Sharks
The line outside the South African Food Stand inside the Stoop was already 20 deep an hour and a half before kick-off. The space i…
Daniel Gallan
04 May 2024, 9:41
Exclusive
Makazole Mapimpi: 'My life is somewhere I never thought it would be.'
The popular World Cup winner is a rags-to-riches story and he is desperate to enjoy the hand life has dealt him
Daniel Gallan
02 May 2024, 16:06
Opinion
What the 'Cry Boks' say about the modern South African male
In a sport filled with tough men, Duane Vermuelen stood out across a 19-year career. You don’t earn the nickname “Thor” by p…
Daniel Gallan
02 May 2024, 12:03
Interview
Tyrone Green: 'I want my team-mates to expect me to do something special'
The hot-stepping Harlequins full-back could play for England next year if his native South Africa don't want him.
Daniel Gallan
01 May 2024, 6:57
Opinion
The simple way to prove Boks also hold the 'unofficial world title'
There is precedent for lineal championships. The Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand domestic rugby has garnered enough interest to cre…
Daniel Gallan
25 Apr 2024, 10:06
Interview
Ethan Waller: 'I’d rather bow out with more in the tank than claw onto a career'.
The Northampton prop says he's still in excellent shape but wants to retire now to prioritise his family.
Daniel Gallan
12 Apr 2024, 7:28
Exclusive
Wales women tap into powers of menstruation
Wales’ women are trialling a new concussion tracking technology to help female athletes better understand how the different phas…
Daniel Gallan
09 Apr 2024, 8:12
Opinion
Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL switch is a net positive for rugby
Which is why the hand-wringing and pearl-clutching over Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to the National Football League has struck a ne…
Daniel Gallan
06 Apr 2024, 3:13
Exclusive
Ollie Sleightholme: 'If you speak to players, every single one cares about player safety.'
The young Saints flyer is in a rich vein of try-scoring form and tackles rugby's pressing issues head on
Daniel Gallan
03 Apr 2024, 2:18
Opinion
Time to remove the kid gloves with Red Roses
According to Duggan, harsh treatment - in the right context - was a marker of esteem, which is why recent comments by Ugo Monye ab…
Daniel Gallan
29 Mar 2024, 6:27
Interview
Andy Christie: 'Diversity breeds strength in a group rather than weakness'
Between Saracens and Scotland, the burgeoning back-rower draws an inner strength that allows his talent to thrive.
Daniel Gallan
29 Mar 2024, 3:23
Opinion
So-called 'world's best' Ireland set for Springbok reality check
The kegs of Guinness have been emptied and the confetti has all been swept away. Now that Ireland have secured a second consecutiv…
Daniel Gallan
21 Mar 2024, 11:56
Opinion
We need to talk about the 6-2 split
It revolves around the use of six forwards and two backs on the bench, a tactic employed by both the Scots and Irish as they were …
Daniel Gallan
14 Mar 2024, 12:56
