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Daniel Gallan
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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'Bloodgate' vs 'Crampgate' - it's no contest
James Ramm: Backflips, Bambi and the biggest game of my life
'Regressing' South Africa has a lot to learn from Northampton Saints
Nolusindiso Booi to earn 50th cap for Boks Women
The Lions 23 and its skipper if Andy Farrell was South African
We’re all slaves to our own experiences. The invisible forces that steer us through life shape our understanding of this complex…
Johannes-Haupt: 'We want to be like the men, but the criticism was unfair'
In 2023, with a squad of athletes unencumbered with a second job, and aided by the advantages of adequate rest, extra hours in the…
Six Nations report card: Each team graded from A to F
So, ignoring where the six teams finished in the Six Nations, here are alternative grades based on what we expected them to do aga…
English rugby pundits and fans really need to get a grip
The former Springboks on The Boks Office podcast have taken to calling the hottest of hot takes “premature adjudications”. Her…
'Exciting' or 'a terrible change'? How the new scrum-half law may shape attacking rugby
Recent changes offering greater protection to rugby's tone-setters have already created enticing possibilities. But not everyone i…
Rugby needs to get over itself and stop being so precious
Three days after Warren Gatland’s Wales stuttered to yet another defeat to Italy in Rome, and 10 days before Matt Sherratt’s W…
One rule for Europe's copycats, another for the Springboks
...more than half the match-day 23s in this Six Nations have ripped a page out of the Springboks’ award-winning playbook in the …
'Diversity is a strength. It’s improved Italy’s rugby and I'm all for it.'
Italian nationalism has risen in recent years and coincides with the resurgence of the Azzurri. Are the two linked?
Salmaan Moerat: 'I’ve not really processed the magnitude of leading the Springboks'
The politically engaged first Muslim captain of South Africa is unique in his background, ability and leadership credentials.
What should be on a rugby Christmas wish list for 2025?
What should Santa Claus deliver for the sport of rugby union this festive season?
'Springbok Galacticos can't go it alone for trophy-hunting Sharks'
Lesser known names must step up if the franchise is to fulfil its aim of winning the URC and Champions Cup this season.
South Africans rugby teams aren't helping themselves in Europe
What’s the opposite of exploding out of the blocks? Last week, in the opening round of continental domestic rugby, South Africa�…
Bok report card: All 51 South Africa players rated for 2024
The Springboks came within two late kicks of a perfect record across 2024. A Ciaran Frawley drop goal in the 80th minute in Durban…
England needs a new domestic dynasty. Without one they'll never win in Europe again
The likes of Saracens, Leicester and Wasps used to rule in Europe but their star has dimmed and they are playing catch-up
What has happened to Aphelele Fassi?
In December 2023, when Aphelele Fassi spoke exclusively to Rugbypass...
The Springboks have something you don't have
Before the final whistle sounds in Cardiff, the Springboks will have fielded 52 players across the calendar year. Jean Kleyn, who …
'Steve Borthwick hung his troops out to dry - he should take some blame'
The England head coach shoulders some responsibility for his side's disappointing autumn results.
This Springboks team still relies largely on vibes
Rassie Erasmus asked this question after his team claimed yet another scrappy win against a top tier team. Just like the one point…
South Africa will beat England at a canter
Apologies in advance because I have a similarly annoying rhetorical of my own: Am I the only one who thinks that South Africa will…
'Who gives a crap?' Animosity towards the Springboks is proof of their dominance
Isn't hostility a sign you're on top? For the Springboks' detractors, that might explain a lot.