On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 14th April 2026, disappointing news for Crusaders fans today. After 30 years, the iconic Crusaders horses will not be a part of the matchday experience at the new One NZ Stadium due to the tight layout around the field creating safety risks. Reuben Thorne is a former Crusaders captain, he joined Elliott to share his view on the news.

Elliott shares his thoughts on traditions in sport in light of the news that the horses will not be present at the new One NZ Stadium.

And Elliott and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss no more horses at the new home of the Crusaders, Charlisse Ledger-Walker being drafted into the WNBA and the first 12 Kiwi athletes being named in the Commonwealth Games squad.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 14th April 2026, disappointing news for Crusaders fans today. After 30 years, the iconic Crusaders horses will not be a part of the matchday experience at the new One NZ Stadium due to the tight layout around the field creating safety risks. Reuben Thorne is a former Crusaders captain, he joined Elliott to share his view on the news.
Elliott shares his thoughts on traditions in sport in light of the news that the horses will not be present at the new One NZ Stadium.
And Elliott and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Alex Powell discuss no more horses at the new home of the Crusaders, Charlisse Ledger-Walker being drafted into the WNBA and the first 12 Kiwi athletes being named in the Commonwealth Games squad.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Tuesday 14 April 2026:  Former Crusaders captain Reuben Thorne on the Crusaders horses being ditched from the new One New Zealand Stadium

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