Crusaders’ travels to continue in 2012

Crusaders’ travels to continue in 2012

9 Aug 2011

Officials have confirmed AMI Stadium, the Crusaders’ home ground, isn’t safe to be used in 2012.

The stadium suffered significant structural damage when Christchurch was hit by a devastating earthquake in February. The Crusaders were forced to play home matches in Timaru and Nelson.

Christchurch City Council said the stadium’s long-term future was still being assessed, but was in no doubt that the venue would not host matches next year. ‘At this stage, we can confirm that the stadium will not be available for the 2012 season,’ councillor Sue Wells said.

Wells added the stadium’s Hadlee Stand would most likely be demolished, while solution were being sought in a bid to save three other stands. ‘Engineers are working now to determine the best method of repair and to establish the costs involved,’ Wells said.

No decision is expected before October, but the Christchurch press reports the Crusaders have already enquired about the use of Riccarton racecourse in the suburbs.


6 Comments

  • 1.Nils: Reply to this comment
    9 Aug 2011, 10:34 am

    2 years without a single home game…

  • 2.grant10: Reply to this comment
    9 Aug 2011, 10:38 am

    hectic ….absolutely mind blowing this earthquake stuff…..

  • 3.Brads: Reply to this comment
    9 Aug 2011, 10:44 am

    There is a possible silver lining here.

    The structural engineers might condemn the Deans Stand.

    I wonder whether they could be bribed?

  • 4.cane: Reply to this comment
    9 Aug 2011, 13:32 pm

    This will cost the Crusaders a pile of cash in terms of gate takings.
    But they were always extremely good at including their Provincial Partners in their success.

    Rugby Park, Greymouth.
    Go on Saders,
    make my day.

  • 5.RugbyGuru_0_: Reply to this comment
    9 Aug 2011, 19:05 pm

    “No decision is expected before October, but the Christchurch press reports the Crusaders have already enquired about the use of Riccarton racecourse in the suburbs.” A racecourse, that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘ horses for courses’ Hehe

  • 6.Kobus Kitty: Reply to this comment
    10 Aug 2011, 00:39 am

    lol @ this.

Keo.co.za has always promoted uncensored views, but has never tolerated racist or crass outbursts. Come on guys and girls. If you can't moderate yourselves or each other then I am going to be forced to regulate the posts and enforce a registration process for comments. The choice is yours.

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