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.
League
Origin the aim after Shillo's crunching test
Chris Dutton A brutal training session with two of the Canberra Raiders' giants has convinced David Shillington to launch himself back into the State of Origin selection mix.
League
Keep a lid on Origin hype: Belcher
Lee Gaskin, Chris Dutton Raiders legend Gary Belcher hopes Blake Ferguson forgets talk of a possible State of Origin call-up.
Rugby League
Raiders lead way for Campese comeback
Chris Dutton David Shillington has challenged the Canberra Raiders' leadership group to take pressure off Terry Campese.
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...
League
Papalii re-signing hits cap impasse
Jon Tuxworth, Chris Dutton The Canberra Raiders' quest to re-sign star second-rower Josh Papalii has hit a frustrating impasse, with his management keen for next year's salary cap to be resolved before accelerating...
Rugby League
Kimmorley plans to improve Raiders' finals consistency
Chris Dutton Brett Kimmorley believes he can help instil the steely attitude the Canberra Raiders need to end their inconsistent finals appearances.
League
Papalii chooses Queensland in league tug-of-war
Chris Dutton Josh Papalii admits there’s some risk in turning his back on New Zealand to pledge his commitment to Queensland, but the Canberra Raiders forward says he ‘‘had to go with my heart’’.
League
Papalii proves he's no pup as big dog Gallen can do nothing but bark
Chris Dutton A 20-year-old kid upset the war horse of the NRL, 24,450 fans packed into Canberra Stadium and the Green Machine powered into the second week of finals - the Raiders are a true premiership threat.
League
Bloodied Croker in doubt after stray knee
Chris Dutton The Canberra Raiders fear a mistimed knee to Jarrod Croker's head could prematurely end his NRL finals campaign after he left Canberra Stadium bloodied and dazed yesterday.
League
In a nutshell: Raiders v Sharks
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.
Rugby League
Big Tom desperate to unleash his best
Chris Dutton Tom Learoyd-Lahrs admits he's still searching for consistent form but is ready to unleash his destructive best against the South Sydney Rabbitohs tomorrow night.
Rugby league
Scans clear Campese for a full return
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.
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.
League
Furner rallies his wounded Raiders
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
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.
