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(Redirected from Angus Gardiner (rugby union)) English-born New Zealand rugby union player (born 1971) For the musician, see Papa vs Pretty.

Rugby player
Angus Gardiner
Full nameJonathan Angus Gardiner
Date of birth (1971-10-06) 6 October 1971 (age 53)
Place of birthStoke-on-Trent, England
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–01 Bath ()
2001–03 AS Beziers ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993–99 Canterbury 69 (110)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–99 Crusaders 38 (15)

Jonathan Angus Gardiner (born 6 October 1971) is an English-born New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Biography

Gardiner was born to New Zealand parents in Stoke-on-Trent and grew up in Christchurch, attending Christchurch Boys High School. He represented New Zealand at Under-19s level.

An openside flanker, Gardiner won Super 12 titles with the Crusaders in 1998 and 1999. He left for Bath in 1999 and gained England "A" honours within three months of arriving. After contesting the 2000–01 Premiership Rugby final with Bath, Gardiner finished his career with a stint at French club AS Beziers.

Gardiner's son Dominic plays for the Crusaders.

References

  1. "Jonathon Angus Gardiner". New Zealand Rugby History.
  2. "Gardiner: My great European crusade". Western Daily Press. 20 November 1999.
  3. "Home comforts pleasing to Roman Angus". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 29 April 2000.
  4. "Rugby: Long trek north inspires loosie". NZ Herald. 30 June 2000.
  5. "'Heartbroken': Crusader Dominic Gardiner recalls 2011 final ahead of Reds clash". Stuff.co.nz. 31 March 2023.

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