Lions

Lions, chimps, sharks get added protection

Ivory Coast - Muslimchronicle

Lions, chimpanzees, giraffes, leopards and a wide variety of sharks received added protection at a UN wildlife conference in the Philippines, organisers said Saturday. Some 34 endangered species were selected to receive heightened conservation efforts at the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) conference that just concluded in Manila. Protecting migratory species poses particular difficulties since they cross borders, including possiblyRead more

Whiteley may play in Japan by December - doctor

Johannesburg - Muslimchronicle

South Africa skipper and forward Warren Whiteley could play for his Japanese club during December, a doctor treating a long-term groin injury said Wednesday. The 30-year-old number eight was hurt during a Test against France last June and has not played since. He missed the last of three Tests against the French, the Rugby Championship, and has been ruled outRead more

signs with French Top 14's Toulon

Auckland - Muslimchronicle

All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa confirmed Friday he has signed with French Top 14 club Toulon, bringing an end to his international career after 24 Tests. Speculation about the 25-year-old's future began when he was left out of the All Blacks' squad for the recent series against the British and Irish Lions. While he earned a late recall for theRead more

Four lions escape from S.Africa's Kruger Park

Johannesburg - AFP

Four male lions escaped over the weekend fromm South Africa's famed Kruger National Park, officials said Monday, two months after five others slipped out. Park management said in a statement that the majestic predators were believed to have sneaked out on Sunday night, and that they had been spotted in a nearby village. They urged residents to "exercise extra caution"Read more

New Zealand to keep lion's share of bumper rugby tour profits

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

New Zealand Rugby revealed Monday that the British and Irish Lions series is set to deliver a bumper profit, but ruled out sharing more of it with the four nations whose players made up the touring team. NZR chief Steve Tew said the 10-match tour was virtually a sellout, with 342,000 tickets sold as tens of thousands of Lions fansRead more

George keeps 'clear head' as Lions history beckons

Auckland - Muslimchronicle

Hooker Jamie George says the British and Irish Lions cannot let the occasion overwhelm them as they chase a historic Test series win over the All Blacks. Tied at 1-1, the Lions can snare their first series in New Zealand since 1971 when the tour reaches a blockbuster finale at Eden Park on Saturday. George acknowledged the importance of theRead more

George keeps 'clear head' as Lions history beckons

Auckland - Muslimchronicle

'Express yourself', coach tells All Blacks

Auckland - Muslimchronicle

Assistant coach Ian Foster has urged the All Blacks to express themselves and use their brains in this weekend's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions. While stung by a 24-21 loss to the Lions in Wellington, Foster said "it's not all doom and gloom for us" as the third Test looms in Auckland on Saturday. "We've doneRead more

Gatland has 'gone for broke' in Lions selection

London - Muslimchronicle

Lions coach Warren Gatland has gambled everything in his selection of Owen Farrell at inside centre and Jonathan Sexton at fly-half for the make-or-break second Test with New Zealand on Saturday, according to the British media. The Daily Telegraph sums up Gatland's decision to play both the England and Ireland playmakers as the "biggest call of his career" with 'TheRead more

Lions will be 'ready to rumble'

Wellington - Arab Today

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said Wednesday that the British and Irish Lions' vast depth would ensure they coped with next year's gruelling tour schedule in New Zealand. The Lions play 10 matches on tour, including six before the first Test in Auckland, prompting concerns that players who have just completed their domestic seasons will be exhausted for the internationals.Read more