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How Damian Willemse produced the World Cup's iconic image
The Springbok talks historical biographies, wearing his jersey for six days straight, and the scrum call now enshrined in rugby fo…
Daniel Gallan
28 Jan 2024, 4:33
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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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'The time is now!' - Rugby must embrace its stars or wither on the vine
ROC Nation Sports president Michael Yormark issues an impassioned plea for change.
Daniel Gallan
24 Jan 2024, 9:31
'It serves them well to have us...' - SA teams have improved Europe
If anyone needs a stout defence for the reorganisation of the Champions Cup, the above line by John Dobson is a good place to star…
Daniel Gallan
18 Jan 2024, 7:31
Opinion
Prepare for the Springboks' wheels to fall off
Just what is going on with the Sharks? It’s a question that continues to confound sharper rugby minds than the one expressed in …
Daniel Gallan
11 Jan 2024, 10:21
Interview
Will South Africa men's World Cup win launch a revolution for Springbok Women?
A new year has brought newfound optimism at SA Rugby headquarters. And for Lynne Cantwell, the former Irish international now work…
Daniel Gallan
09 Jan 2024, 5:16
Opinion
It's time South Africans come to the party in Europe
Ticket sales for Saturday’s clash between the Bulls and Stormers have already passed the 30,000 mark. That’s more than the cap…
Daniel Gallan
20 Dec 2023, 9:57
Interview
Aphelele Fassi: 'I’ve got a better chance of making a difference if I start putting in consistent performances'
The Sharks flyer is aiming to change perceptions on the pitch and inspire others off it.
Daniel Gallan
15 Dec 2023, 8:50
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Theo Dan: 'Whenever someone tells me how well I’m doing I still can’t quite take it in'
Twelve months ago the Saracens hooker was playing at Ampthill but in a whirlwind year he won a Premiership trophy and played in a …
Daniel Gallan
08 Dec 2023, 18:05
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Part apex predator, part immovable bovine - meet the new-look Bulls
Jake White's team are lacing their traditional oomph with flourishes of flair
Daniel Gallan
07 Dec 2023, 10:32
Opinion
England must follow South Africa's lead to achieve any success again
It’s fair to say that English rugby has seen better days. The now ring-fenced Premiership has been reduced to just 10 teams afte…
Daniel Gallan
05 Dec 2023, 4:16
Opinion
Aphiwe Dyantyi deserves praise, not condemnation
What is the purpose of punishment? Can a sinner ever be forgiven? Should the condemned forever walk this earth as marked men?
Daniel Gallan
24 Nov 2023, 9:16
Opinion
The bitter aftertaste from the Springboks World Cup win
Seven seconds passed between Siya Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup and South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa taking it from …
Daniel Gallan
10 Nov 2023, 7:37
Opinion
'The Springboks didn't do it for you. They did it for us'
You don't like the South African team? Good. Your hate doesn't matter.
Daniel Gallan
31 Oct 2023, 7:17
This Springboks team go to places that other sides can't
This is why the Springboks have deeper wells than most teams. This is why when three knockout games are decided by just a...
Daniel Gallan
29 Oct 2023, 7:14
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | Rugby World Cup 2023
South Africa are world champions for a record fourth time. It wasn't pretty. There were large chunks of the match when it looked l…
Daniel Gallan
28 Oct 2023, 17:28
Opinion
'For South Africans, there is no greater challenge'
The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is just another chapter in a 102-year page-turner in which the All Blacks currently have bragging r…
Daniel Gallan
27 Oct 2023, 10:00
Opinion
South Africa have painted themselves into a corner
Fair play to Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus. They don’t play by anyone else’s rules.
Daniel Gallan
26 Oct 2023, 16:30
Opinion
How the France and England wins showed the Springboks are built different
After narrow one-point wins over France and England, South Africa have proved a resolve that few can match
Daniel Gallan
25 Oct 2023, 12:57
The crunch decision making that turned the Springboks' tide
Was there ever a point where they didn’t believe it would happen? Every time the camera switched to the Springboks coaches’ bo…
Daniel Gallan
21 Oct 2023, 18:21
Springboks player ratings vs England | Rugby World Cup 2023
Springboks player ratings: How on earth did they do that? So many of them were terrible. Truly terrible. And yet they found a way.…
Daniel Gallan
21 Oct 2023, 17:20
