Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton has worked at The Canberra Times since 2007, starting as a junior reporter before covering the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies. He now writes extensively on Super Rugby and is part of the Fairfax team covering the London Olympic Games - with, of course, a focus on Canberra athletes.

Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Option for 'lifetime seats' at new Canberra stadium

Chris Dutton Canberra sporting fans could have a chance to buy a "lifetime seat" at a new undercover rectangular stadium to be built in Civic by the end of the decade.

Rathbone off the scrap heap and ready to rumble

Brumbies winger Clyde Rathbone from the scrap heap and back to big time rugby, Rathbone is likely to be named in the starting line up against the Red's on Saturday night.

Chris Dutton Standing next to an overturned truck in a scrapmetal yard in Fyshwick is the last place Clyde Rathbone thought he'd be in preparation for his ACT Brumbies comeback.

Rugby union incorrubtible, says White

Head coach Jake White, Brumbies.

Chris Dutton World Cup-winning coach Jake White says rugby union’s unpredictability protects it from corruption.

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Towers to shine a light unto darkness over Manuka

Sport - Manuka cricket lights are being positioned correctly to ensure no area is unlit on the field. Photograph of Wayne Webster working on the lights. 9th January 2013. Photo by Katherine Griffiths of The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton The Canberra sky will burst to life tonight when the Manuka Oval lights are turned on for the first time.

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Brumbies fight fire outside headquarters

A grass fire near the Brumbies HQ and Griffith Oval broke out around 2pm. Brumbies staff fought the flames with fire extinguishers before ACT Fire and Rescue arrived to put it out.

Chris Dutton Police believe a grass fire outside the Brumbies rugby club headquarters and another that took eight hours, 19 crews and a water-bombing helicopter to extinguish were arson.

Kimmorley sees Raiders as a 'good challenge'

Chris Dutton Brett Kimmorley left the Canterbury Bulldogs to begin a "new chapter" in his coaching career and believes he can help instil a steely attitude in the Canberra Raiders in an attempt to end their...

Union

Brumbies cash in on jersey

SPORT: L-R Brumbies players, Matt Toomua and Christian Lealiifano wearing the Brumbies 2013 playing jersey that includes the centenary logo at Canberra Stadium, Bruce.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' on-field resurgence has delivered the richest playing kit in the club's history with $1.8 million of sponsorship unveiled on their new strip on Wednesday.

Canberra remembers 'gentle but great' Courtenay

Australian author Bryce Courtenay, speaking at ANU in February.

Noel Towell, Chris Dutton Canberra is mourning the death of one of its most famous citizens, internationally famous author Bryce Courtenay who succumbed to stomach cancer late on Thursday, aged 79 years.

Buderus a Brumby, for a few hours

Chris Dutton, Chris Wilson The NRL has stepped in to block Danny Buderus from coaching the ACT Brumbies just hours after the Super Rugby club announced the rugby league great would be a consultant coach.

'Remove my name' Hodge tells Hall of Fame

19th October 2012 Canberra Times. News story, Chris Dutton story, Pic Martin jones Stephen Hodge has resigned as Vice president of Cycling australia after admitting to doping during his professional career.

Chris Dutton Confessed drug cheat Stephen Hodge has asked to be removed from the ACT Sport Hall of Fame.

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Canberra cricketer dies after heart attack

Glenn Thornton pictured at the 2010-11 ACT Grade cricket awards dinner with the Konica Minolta Twenty20 trophy the first grade team won that season. He was Tuggeranong president. He died of a heart attack on the field during a fourth grade game.

Chris Dutton The Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club is mourning the sudden loss of Glenn Thornton who died on the field during a fourth-grade match at Chisholm today.

No new city stadium under Canberra Liberals

Aerial shot of the Canberra Stadium at Bruce.

Chris Dutton The Canberra Liberals will not build a new rectangular stadium in the city centre and will instead upgrade the existing Canberra Stadium if they win the election, ACT Opposition leader Zed Seselja...

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League

Shillo is ready for two big bashes

23rd August 2012, Story by Lee Gaskin , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch, Canberra Raiders captain's run at Canberra Stadium this morning ahead of there big clash against the Bulldogs tomorrow night. David Shillington during the warm up

Chris Dutton David Shillington is preparing for another ''fierce'' war with New Zealand and the prop says he's ready for the Test physicality, even though he is trying to avoid visible battle scars for his...

Basketball

Storm delays Jackson arrival

2nd July 2012, Story by Chris Dutton , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch, Canberra Capitals announce that The Tradies as there major sponsor. Lauren Jackson at the announcement this morning with Capital's teammate's (L) Alex Bunton and (R) Mikaela Dombkins

Chris Dutton The Canberra Capitals will have to wait a little longer for the arrival of Lauren Jackson after the star produced a piece of magic to keep the Seattle Storm in the Women's National Basketball...

Dream turns into heartbreak

Chris Dutton IT WAS supposed to be a night of fairytales and dreams but instead the Canberra Raiders will limp back to the capital with their premiership hopes in tatters.

Olympic Games

Canberra's most memorable Olympic moments

Lauren Jackson.

Chris Dutton Tears of ecstasy, tears of pain and genuine heartbreak - Canberra’s Olympians delivered a mixed bag of feelings in London.

Buchanan's disappointing finish

Chris Dutton Big Olympic hope Caroline Buchanan has described her run in the BMX final as a "nightmare".

Flanagan keeps Hockeyroos' flame alive

2012 London Olympic Games Australia vs Germany preliminary pool WB hockey game goal for australia no 9 Anna Flanagan at Riverbank Arean Stratford, London, tuesday 31st july 2012 Photo by Brendan Esposito Fairfax Media WAN ONLINE OUT

Chris Dutton The only thing capable of trumping Anna Flanagan's spectacular first Olympic Games goal was the moment she almost cried when she met tennis ace Roger Federer in London.

Hosking's Olympic heartbreak

Chris Dutton A heart-breaking explosion ended Chloe Hosking's Olympic journey but the Canberra cyclist has vowed to use the lessons learnt in London to deliver success in the future.

Dad's on the home run for Olympic fame

Australian Olympic marathon runner Marty Dent heads out on a morning run while his family, Kathie and three boys, Elye, Connor, and Hayden, wave goodbye. rt120712MartyDent-1792.jpg

Chris Dutton Martin Dent's three sons burst into tears most mornings as they watch their dad disappear into the Canberra fog for his training runs, but they'll be cheering when they arrive in London for the...

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