The man who wore many hats at Loughborough has recently taken on a new role with Edinburgh Rugby - and university rugby is still a prominent theme for Gallagher.
Rory Darge was named as Scotland's co-captain for the Six Nations this week and his rise is providing inspiration for U20s skipper and fellow back-row Liam McConnell.
After playing and scoring in the first-ever Edinburgh-Glasgow women’s derby in the Celtic Challenge, it has left emerging talent Poppy Fletcher hungry for more.
Leicester Tigers managed to hold off Edinburgh as they sealed a 16-6 victory in the round of 16 clash of the Heineken Champions Cup at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday.
Hislop - who recently agreed a move back to Edinburgh - has been working with athlete career transition company Second Peak Performance after the 'brutal' conclusion to his career at Wasps acted as a wake-up call.
Dave Cherry and Pierre Schoeman scored tries as Edinburgh edged out Saracens 20-14 in the fourth round of the Heineken Champions Cup at DAM Health Stadium on Sunday.