Angus Gardiner Explained

Angus Gardiner
Full Name:Jonathan Angus Gardiner
Birth Date:6 October 1971
Birth Place:Stoke-on-Trent, England
Height:6 ft 1 in
Weight:220 lb
Position:Flanker
Years1:1999–01
Clubs1:Bath
Years2:2001–03
Clubs2:AS Beziers
Provinceyears1:1993–99
Provinceapps1:69
Provincepoints1:110
Superyears1:1996–99
Superapps1:38
Superpoints1:15

Jonathan Angus Gardiner (born 6 October 1971) is an English-born New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3] After contesting the 2000–01 Premiership Rugby final with Bath, Gardiner finished his career with a stint at French club AS Beziers.[4]

Gardiner's son Dominic plays for the Crusaders.[5]

Notes and References

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