World Cup 2011 - Stadia

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:01 pm

i vote the crusaders move the waratahs game to greymouth, since they were going to wear west coast jerseys for the match.

Jeffles · Post by **Jeffles** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:11 pm

And it would have to be at the RL ground Wingham Park, which has loads more seating than Rugby (Union) Park.

Boba Fett · Post by **Boba Fett** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:23 pm

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union ... 1bwqh.html

That's a shame. Was probably the best stadium of the lot...

Simmo79 · Post by **Simmo79** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:12 pm

It was also their second largest and they really only have 3 biggish stadiums to begin with. That's a huge blow.

the crow · Post by **the crow** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:17 pm

I have heard results from some of the inspections and the structural undermining of the stadium due to the liquefaction is quite serious and it will be a long time before it can reopen (if it can) as it is no easy fix.

cam · Post by **cam** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:00 pm

It's a massive shame. AMI Stadium is my favorite New Zealand venue. Also it would have such a positive for Christchurch to host World Cup games following all they've been to. So soon after completing the major redevelopment of the venue... hopefully it can be repaired ASAP.

the crow · Post by **the crow** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:12 pm

It is a real shame it would of been the best thing for a rugby loving city to rally around...but now they have been kicked in the nuts by the IRB instead.

hot_dogma · Post by **hot_dogma** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:41 am

Are there any photos floating about of AMI post-earthquake?

Egan · Post by **Egan** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:49 am

That photo that crow has shown is the venue post-earthquake.

Crow, was a big fan when me and Ian were watching demolition during the construction of the Deans Stand.

Auckland is going to be crazily busy...I'd get out of town during the finals period.

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:43 am

Egan wrote: Auckland is going to be crazily busy...I'd get out of town during the finals period.

suddenly i'm extra happy no games are being played in penrose.

hot_dogma · Post by **hot_dogma** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:05 pm

Egan wrote:That photo that crow has shown is the venue post-earthquake.

Crow, was a big fan when me and Ian were watching demolition during the construction of the Deans Stand.

Auckland is going to be crazily busy...I'd get out of town during the finals period.

Which pic?

Egan · Post by **Egan** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:38 pm

Cam's photo I mean is post-earthquake.

IanRitchie · Post by **IanRitchie** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:05 pm

today cameras were allowed into ami stadium for the first time. the pitch is beyond f***ed. the turf and drainage needs replaced. broken windows aplenty in the stands, and the new stand has a noticeable slump (didn't personally see it on tv coverage).

hoping to be good to go feb 1 2012.

Egan · Post by **Egan** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:38 am

IanRitchie wrote:today cameras were allowed into ami stadium for the first time. the pitch is beyond f***ed. the turf and drainage needs replaced. broken windows aplenty in the stands, and the new stand has a noticeable slump (didn't personally see it on tv coverage).

hoping to be good to go feb 1 2012.

Be good to get a Nux game around February 2012. Crowds will be pretty big for any sporting event in Christchurch, with how long they would have waited for sport to be played in the city...

alabakiwi · Post by **alabakiwi** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:34 am

Poop.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/c ... e-in-doubt

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