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      Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Some things stay the same for the Crusaders, 30 years on from their first ever match in Super Rugby

    Some things stay the same for the Crusaders, 30 years on from their first ever match in Super Rugby


    Angus Gardiner and Todd Blackadder made up two-thirds of the loose forward trio in 1996.

    Their sons ... Dom Gardiner and Ethan Blackadder ... will do the same tonight in the season-opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

    For Dom Gardiner, it's a first Crusaders start since 20-24 ... after injury wrecked his campaign in 2025.



    Kickoff's at 5 past 7 ... live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

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     Other Rugby News
     13 Feb: Crusaders captain David Havili admits his side were second best on the field as their Super Rugby Pacific title defence got off to a rocky start
     13 Feb: Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa
     13 Feb: All 13 teams are set to start this weekend's SailGP regatta in Auckland, where some tough weather conditions should at least guarantee exciting racing ... assuming it doesn't get too ferocious on the Waitemata
     12 Feb: The Blues believe they've unearthed a gem in Torian Barnes ahead of his Super Rugby debut on Saturday
     12 Feb: Antonio Shalfoon's determined to take another step up as the Crusaders senior lock - ahead of tomorrow's Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin
     12 Feb: A household name has announced her retirement from international rugby..
     12 Feb: Snowboarder Cam Melville Ives has finished eighth in qualifying to advance to the final of the halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
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