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    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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     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
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     12 Feb: Jamie Joseph claims Highlanders Super Rugby headquarters is the place where there is the least chatter about his possible future as All Blacks coach, as he tries to avoid distractions for tomorrow's opener against the Crusaders
     11 Feb: The selections of two young guns plucked out of wider training groups headline the first Super Rugby Wednesday team lists of 2026
     11 Feb: Super Rugby Pacific will kick off this weekend with a swag of stars on the sidelines
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