Daniel Gallan
@danielgallan.bsky.social
Journalist and university lecturer specialising in history and politics of sport.
Couple of rugby yarns ahead of the Champions Cup final for @rugbypass.bsky.social:
- James Ramm has (sort of) promised to do a back flip if he scores against Bordeaux: www.rugbypass.com/plus/james-r...
- SA franchises can learn a thing or two from the Saints: www.rugbypass.com/news/regress...
- James Ramm has (sort of) promised to do a back flip if he scores against Bordeaux: www.rugbypass.com/plus/james-r...
- SA franchises can learn a thing or two from the Saints: www.rugbypass.com/news/regress...
James Ramm: Backflips, Bambi and the biggest game of my life
Once a gymnast with Olympic goals, the Northampton Saints flyer is relishing his shot at Investec Champions Cup glory.
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May 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Couple of rugby yarns ahead of the Champions Cup final for @rugbypass.bsky.social:
- James Ramm has (sort of) promised to do a back flip if he scores against Bordeaux: www.rugbypass.com/plus/james-r...
- SA franchises can learn a thing or two from the Saints: www.rugbypass.com/news/regress...
- James Ramm has (sort of) promised to do a back flip if he scores against Bordeaux: www.rugbypass.com/plus/james-r...
- SA franchises can learn a thing or two from the Saints: www.rugbypass.com/news/regress...
Rohit Sharma's India is in the conversation for the best white ball team of all time. Their batters are artists. Their bowlers are wizards. I should love them.
It's a shame that I don't.
Latest yarn for the G:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
It's a shame that I don't.
Latest yarn for the G:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
The Spin | We should love this India team but Champions Trophy felt a hollow triumph
Rohit Sharma’s side are all-time greats but Indian dominance has created imbalance and over-dependence
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rohit Sharma's India is in the conversation for the best white ball team of all time. Their batters are artists. Their bowlers are wizards. I should love them.
It's a shame that I don't.
Latest yarn for the G:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
It's a shame that I don't.
Latest yarn for the G:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
Australia and South Africa take the WTC seriously. That is why they're in the final.
England don't. That's why they're not in the final.
OK, maybe more to it than that. My yarn on the Proteas' shot at glory for the Guardian:
England don't. That's why they're not in the final.
OK, maybe more to it than that. My yarn on the Proteas' shot at glory for the Guardian:
The Spin | South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled
The Spin | South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled
Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievements
South Africans were still celebrating their side’s passage into the World Test Championship final, secured after the fast bowler Kagiso…
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Australia and South Africa take the WTC seriously. That is why they're in the final.
England don't. That's why they're not in the final.
OK, maybe more to it than that. My yarn on the Proteas' shot at glory for the Guardian:
England don't. That's why they're not in the final.
OK, maybe more to it than that. My yarn on the Proteas' shot at glory for the Guardian:
Across 133 there's never been a Springbok like Salmaan Moerat. Politically engaged, a descendant of rugby royalty, a trailblazer in more ways than one.
Profile on the big unit for RugbyPass:
www.rugbypass.com/plus/salmaan...
Profile on the big unit for RugbyPass:
www.rugbypass.com/plus/salmaan...
Salmaan Moerat: 'I’ve not really processed the magnitude of leading the Springboks'
The politically engaged first Muslim captain of South Africa is a unique character with his background, ability and leadership credentials.
www.rugbypass.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Across 133 there's never been a Springbok like Salmaan Moerat. Politically engaged, a descendant of rugby royalty, a trailblazer in more ways than one.
Profile on the big unit for RugbyPass:
www.rugbypass.com/plus/salmaan...
Profile on the big unit for RugbyPass:
www.rugbypass.com/plus/salmaan...
Put something together in this for all the dads in the game. Get your old man a copy this festive season.
Anyone for the finest cricket magazine known to humanity? New one out today. Can't help thinking a subscription makes for quite the xmas present
www.wisden.com/shop/wisden-...
www.wisden.com/shop/wisden-...
December 12, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Put something together in this for all the dads in the game. Get your old man a copy this festive season.
Was a treat to contribute to RugbyPass' Top 100 men's players on the planet. Was lucky enough to draw five of the top 10. Reckon we got the order right?
www.rugbypass.com/top-100-mens...
www.rugbypass.com/top-100-mens...
Top 100 Men's Rugby Players 2024 | RugbyPass
Find out who the world’s greatest rugby players are in the men’s game right now, with our top 100. The list has been curated by RugbyPass’ global panel of experts.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Was a treat to contribute to RugbyPass' Top 100 men's players on the planet. Was lucky enough to draw five of the top 10. Reckon we got the order right?
www.rugbypass.com/top-100-mens...
www.rugbypass.com/top-100-mens...