Stormers sign deal with promising English outside back: 'He fits our game model perfectly'
The Stormers on Thursday confirmed the signing of promising English utility back Ben Loader on a two-year deal.
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Zvonimir Boban: UEFA won't follow 'absurd' English stoppage time rules
The new stoppage-time rules that English soccer has enacted this season to avoid time wasting are "absurd" and will not be used in UEFA competitions, Zvonimir Boban, the European governing body's chief of football, said on Wednesday. Following FIFA's approach at the men's and women's World Cups, England's referees body said in July officials would add on the exact time lost to goal celebrations, substitutions and injuries. The aim is to increase the time the ball is in play, with games now routinely going beyond 100 minutes in total. Manchester city midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester United defender Raphael Varane and global players' union FIFPRO have criticised the new approach, saying it will increase player workload in an already packed schedule. "It's absolutely absurd," former AC Milan and Croatia midfielder Boban told reporters in Monaco. "Regarding player welfare, it's some kind of small tragedy or big tragedy because we are adding almost 12, 13, 14 minutes. "When you play 60, 65 minutes - I can speak from my experience, especially as a midfielder - when you get tired, it's the last 30 minutes of the game. And then somebody comes and adds another 15 minutes. "How often we have spoken critically about the calendar and too many games.
Chelsea and Everton survive scares in English League Cup
LONDON: Chelsea and Everton survived major scares against fourth-tier opponents to advance to the third round of the English League Cup on Wednesday.
Spurs Crash Out Of English League Cup, Manager Ange Postecoglou Defends Team Selection
Ange Postecoglou defended his team selection after suffering his first defeat as Tottenham boss after Fulham won 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round on Tuesday. Postecoglou had masterminded an encouraging start to his first season in charge of Tottenham, with successive Premier League wins against Manchester United and Bournemouth following a draw against Brentford. But the former Celtic boss paid the price for making nine changes to his starting line-up at Craven Cottage.
Tottenham out of English League Cup in second round after losing penalty shootout to Fulham
LONDON: Without a trophy since 2008, Tottenham have seen one of their two realistic shots at silverware this season disappear already.
Herne Bay Swimming Club’s Tom Atkins, 14, comes eighth at English National Swimming Championships while club-mate Jessica Perkins also involved at event in Sheffield
A teenager from Herne Bay Swimming Club finished inside the top 10 at the English National Swimming Championships.
English Premier League side take closer look at Hamilton Accies striker
Hamilton Accies striker Ryan One has travelled to England after being invited to train with Premier League newcomers Sheffield United.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Picking our Irish RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.