Interview
Why the Wallaroos refused to swap their First Nations jerseys
Last week, after Australia's 13-7 win over Wales that took them to the World Cup quarterfinals, not a single member of the Wallaro…
Daniel Gallan
26 Oct 2022, 15:54
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Daniel Gallan
@danielgallan
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.
Solving the Springboks' No.10 conundrum
There are serious problems at No 10. There is no universally loved figure ready and able to occupy this crucial post.
Daniel Gallan
20 Oct 2022, 8:28
Opinion
The gloves are off in rugby's newest rivalry
Last week I sobbed through Kenneth Branagh’s ode to his home town of Belfast. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears...
Daniel Gallan
13 Oct 2022, 8:08
Interview
Springbok Women: South Africa's 'deeply patriarchal' society and why it won't hold them back
In August this year, the Springboks rugby teams gathered for a photo. Notice the plural in the previous sentence. But a photo is l…
Daniel Gallan
04 Oct 2022, 5:27
Opinion
Rugby can be a force for good in this world... but let's be real
Rugby is no more or no less noble than any other sport - it has elements worth celebrating and it has elements that need reform.
Daniel Gallan
01 Sep 2022, 3:43
Opinion
Rage fuels the rugby machine
Mere minutes had passed since the All Blacks had trounced the Springboks at South Africa rugby’s spiritual home.
Daniel Gallan
18 Aug 2022, 4:30
Opinion
How should I feel about a crap All Blacks side?
But every hero needs a villain and the All Blacks, those monsters under the bed who’d snatch me away in the night...
Daniel Gallan
05 Aug 2022, 3:09
Opinion
Four South Africa takeaways from Wales' tour of SA
South Africa beat Wales in Cape Town to claim the three-Test series and ensure that at least one of the southern hemisphere’s bi…
Daniel Gallan
17 Jul 2022, 11:00
Exclusive
Lukhanyo Am: 'I just needed someone to notice. Rugby had to become my life'
One of the world's best midfielders had to stare longingly as South Africa's top schools battled it out and he wants to make rugby…
Daniel Gallan
14 Jul 2022, 11:56
Playtime is over. Only a resounding win will do for Springboks
There are no excuses. No one is making any. The Springboks mean business and nothing but a resounding and comprehensive display wi…
Daniel Gallan
14 Jul 2022, 9:53
Opinion
This Springboks' loss is a blessing in disguise
Fans of the Springboks won’t be happy to hear it, but the team’s one-point loss to Wales in Bloemfontein is not only a positiv…
Daniel Gallan
10 Jul 2022, 6:18
Interview
'I'd rather have RG playing for me every week than for Munster'
Jake White wants to set the record straight. After a Rugby Pass article published last week challenged the 2007 World Cup winning …
Daniel Gallan
08 Jul 2022, 7:26
Opinion
Cunning Nienaber shuffle elevates - not reduces - series with Wales
Hold the phone. This isn’t what was promised on the tin. Springboks rugby doesn’t do whacky. It doesn’t do zany or experimen…
Daniel Gallan
06 Jul 2022, 4:10
We need to talk about Elton Jantjies
But if there is one cause for concern it is undoubtedly the performance of Elton Jantjies at flyhalf.
Daniel Gallan
03 Jul 2022, 10:30
You're wrong, Jake. Overseas players only make South African rugby stronger
In the wake of his side’s 18-13 loss to the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship final, the Bulls head coach Jake White opt…
Daniel Gallan
29 Jun 2022, 6:30
Sorry Wales, but don't expect Springboks 'Lite' this July
By most accounts, the upcoming series between South Africa and Wales has already been decided. It’s the top ranked team in the w…
Daniel Gallan
16 Jun 2022, 6:12
Exclusive
Max Malins: 'We were humbled by Toulon. If we're not at our best we won't win anything'
The free scoring Saracens and England back three player is learning to embrace his natural instincts and just Harlequins lie betwe…
Daniel Gallan
09 Jun 2022, 11:57
Opinion
The root cause of English disapproval with South Africa's Champions Cup entry
One of the major drawbacks to being a South African living in the UK is putting up with people’s interpretations of your accent.
Daniel Gallan
07 Jun 2022, 2:59
'I want to play at the World Cup and I haven't shied away from that'
Mako Vunipola wants to win a World Cup. Of course he does. Every rugby player around the world dreams of lifting that famous golde…
Daniel Gallan
23 May 2022, 3:21
Opinion
South Africa have been done dirty once again
World Rugby, the game’s overlords, saw fit to grant Australia and the United States of America the right to host the next two me…
Daniel Gallan
12 May 2022, 9:22
