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.

Union

Kimlin a raging Harrison within

Chris Dutton Twelve years after Justin Harrison, now it's Peter Kimlin's turn to torment the British and Irish Lions.

Union

History made but job's not done: White

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18:  Brumbies players celebrate victory in the International tour match between the ACT Brumbies and the British & Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium on June 18, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have slammed suggestions they faced an undermanned British and Irish Lions squad.

Union

Christian to maul Lions: Larkham

Lealiifano

Chris Dutton Champion Wallabies playmaker Stephen Larkham has backed Christian Lealiifano to fire in his Test debut

Rugby

Brave Brumbies hold on to claim huge upset win

Billy Twelvetrees

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have raised Australian hopes on the eve of the Test series against the British and Irish Lions with an historic victory at Canberra Stadium.

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Rugby

Lions nightmare fuels groundswell for undercover stadium

NEWS/SPORT: British and Irish Lions player Geoff Parling eaves the field after loosing the game to the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium. . 18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton A logistics nightmare surrounding the British and Irish Lions match has prompted fresh calls for an undercover stadium in Canberra to ensure the capital can attract blockbuster events.

What we learned

NEWS/SPORT: Brumbies v  British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium. Brumbies player Clyde Rathbone  is tackled by Lions players Christian Wade and Rob Kearney .18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton What were the talking points from Tuesday night's historic Brumbies win over the British and Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium?

Rugby

Shellshocked Lions tamed by Brumbies

British and Irish Lions player Sean O'Brien right, tackles ACT Brumbies' player Jesse Mogg during their rugby tour match in Canberra

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have crushed the British and Irish Lions' confidence on the eve a Test series with a historic victory at Canberra Stadium.

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Hail forces cancellation of Brumbies-Lions opener

WEATHER: Hail comes down over Canberra Stadium at 4:13pm ahead of the Brumbies clash with the British and Irish Lions.. 18th June 2013.Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton The curtain-raiser for the ACT Brumbies and British and Irish Lions match has been cancelled because of hail at Canberra Stadium.

Union

White busy plotting course for Super title

Sport;  Brumbies consultant coach George Gregan and coach Jake White at training at Brumbies HQ in Griffiths.  16 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is adamant his side can clinch the Super Rugby title this season.

Union

Rag-tag Easts in huge upset

Sport
Queanbeyan White player Lachlan Freeth in action against at Campese Field.
The Canberra Times
15 June 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Nic Belardo and Chris Dutton Easts coach win over the Queanbeyan Whites as ''one of the best I've ever seen''.

Union

Mogg fired up to perform on big stage

27th MAY 2012- SPORT- STORY CHRIS DUTTON - THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Brumbies player, Jesse Mogg at the Narrabundah driving range.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies fullback Jesse Mogg wants to use Lions clash to prove he's ready for Test rugby.

Union

Raines eager to cap week to remember

Peter Raines  of wests in action in the 1st grade rugby union game against Tuggeranong at Jamieson Oval on Saturday.

Chris Dutton Journeyman scrumhalf Peter Raines hopes to end the biggest week of his life with a victory.

Union

Forgotten Brumby ready to roar

Brumbies player Andrew Smith.

Chris Dutton Andrew Smith hopes to use the historic clash with the Lions to launch his bid for a place in the Super Rugby finals.

Union

Brumbies twins double trouble for Lions

Identical twins Ruan and JP Smith.

Chris Dutton Brumbies coach Jake White can tell them apart by looking at a broken nose.

Union

'Give as good as you get son'

Sport: Brumbies training, Wednesday afternoon at Griffith Oval. Brumbies player Sam Carter. 13th of June 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton If Brumbies lock Sam Carter needs advice before taking on the British and Irish Lions, he only needs to ask his dad.

Union

Brumbies plan finals warm-up

Sport. Brumbies V Rebels at Canberra Stadium. Peter Kimlin under pressure.. June 7th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will attempt to ignite their championship bid by taking on the Melbourne Rebels before the season resumes.

Union

Bye means seeing off injuries

Sport: Friday morning Brumbies Training at Griffith Oval. Player Dan Palmer. 3rd of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' walking wounded will use a rare four-week break to recharge for a Super Rugby title bid.

Union

Brumbies' back row set for sevens

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07:  Brumbies players celebrate after Henry Speight scored a try during the round 17 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Rebels at Canberra Stadium on June 7, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will send their entire back line to a sevens tournament in England in August.

Union

Doubtful duo join pre-Test line-up

BRUMBIES: Scott Sio during Brumbies training, Canberra. 01st April 2013. Photo by KATHERINE GRIFFITHS of The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton Peter Kimlin and Scott Sio are on the verge of the biggest moment of their respective careers.

Union

Break a bonus for Brumbies: Jones

Chris Dutton Former Brumbies coach Eddie Jones insists a four-week bye is a ''massive advantage'' over the ACT's title rivals.