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.

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In a nutshell: Raiders v Sharks

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Blake Ferguson (R) of the Raiders celebrates scoring a try with team mate Sandor Earl during the Second NRL Elimination Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at Canberra Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Sandor Earl and Blake Ferguson’s blossoming combination continued its superb NRL form as they helped the Canberra Raiders progress to the next round of the finals.

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Milford magic earns Raiders thrilling win

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS. Canberra Raiders v Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Toyota Cup Qualifying Final 2. Raiders player, Anthony Milford scores a try.

Chris Dutton Junior star Anthony Milford credits a team ‘‘resilience workshop’’ for helping him land a clutch field goal to propel the Canberra Raiders to just one game away from a second under-20s premiership.

Live: Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Josh McCrone of the Raiders is tackled by Konrad Hurrell (L) and Feleti Mateao (R) of the Warriors during the round 26 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium on September 2, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton It's sudden death, as the white hot Raiders host the Cronulla Sharks.

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Bushrangers break drought in thrilling finish

24 June 2012. Sport Journalist Lee Gaskin. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan. Tuggeranong player Rhys Browne goes to side step Goulburn player Nathan Aubusson during the match at Greenway Enclosed Oval.

Chris Dutton Heartbreak turned to jubilation in just 90 seconds when the Tuggeranong Bushrangers secured a last-minute come-from-behind win over the Goulburn Workers at Greenway Oval yesterday.

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Hooking in to prove himself

23rd January 2012, Sport, Chris Wilson story, CANBERRA TIMES photo by KARLEEN MINNEY,Brumbies Anthony Hegarty has been thrown in the role of Hooker at the Brumbies after Stephen Moores recent shoulder injury.

Chris Dutton A FRESH start in a new country - Anthony Hegarty is so determined to develop into a Super Rugby starter that he's willing to move his career to France to take his game to the next level.

Learoyd-Lahrs says Raiders owe it to fans to win at home

9th May 2012. Sport. Journalist Chris Dutton Canberra Times Photo by Colleen Petch. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs prepares to tag Josh McCrone during a training drill

Chris Dutton The Canberra Raiders ''owe'' it to their fans and coach David Furner to beat the under-siege Parramatta Eels and turn their season around, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs says.

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Brumbies back Raiders deal

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies hope Huawei sponsoring the Canberra Raiders makes the capital's corporate market more attractive despite the Chinese telecommunications giant reneging on a deal with the Super Rugby...

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Furner rallies his wounded Raiders

Shaun Fensom sits out the Raiders recovery session yesterday.

Chris Dutton Canberra Raiders coach David Furner says his team needs to prove it has the mental strength to get its season back on track after losing its most tenacious defender and its attacking X-factor for the...

Furner's call to will of wounded Raiders

David Furner

Chris Dutton CANBERRA coach David Furner says his team need to prove they have the mental strength to get their season back on track despite losing their most tenacious defender and attacking X-factor for a month.

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Fensom's flex time reduced after positive bicep scan

Shaun Fensom sits out the session as their team mates take to the pool.

Chris Dutton The Canberra Raiders sacrificed short-term gain to protect Shaun Fensom and they reaped the rewards yesterday when the lock's time on the sideline was slashed from four months to six weeks.

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Time for Raiders, and their fans, to have a roof over their heads

Chris Dutton, Jon Tuxworth IF ANYONE needed to be convinced about the ACT Government's decision to build a rectangular stadium with a roof by the end of the decade, the Canberra Raiders' NRL opener answered any lingering...

Berrigan named in Raiders' first round team

Chris Dutton NRL premiership-winner Shaun Berrigan will make his Canberra Raiders debut in round one when the Green Machine plays the Melbourne Storm.

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Scans clear Campese for a full return

Terry Campese at The Terry Campese Canteen Golf Day at the Federal Golf Club

Chris Dutton, Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese's mental scars from a wretched year of injuries prompted the Canberra Raiders star to be ''over cautious'' and miss the team's pre-season trial last weekend.

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