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
Brumbies hope the original proves to be the best
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' motto for the new generation is ''back to the future'' and Jake White is putting his faith in tried and tested combinations to get them back on track on Friday night.
Union
Smith in exile for Lions Test series
Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith's chances of playing against the British and Irish Lions remain unclear because the ARU is yet to contact the flanker to gauge his interest.
Big changes to Brumbies team to take on Highlanders
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will throw a Super Rugby rookie into battle as they attempt to recapture their best form, naming Jordan Smiler to make his debut against the Otago Highlanders on Friday night.
Union
Brumbies turn to Smith to patch holes in defence
Chris Dutton Brumbies hope session with former NRL coach Brian Smith helps them to plug their leaky defence.
Rugby Union
Captain backs Brumbies to bounce back against Highlanders
Chris Dutton ACT captain Ben Mowen says the Brumbies need to show they can ''perform under huge pressure'' and has backed the squad to recapture its best against the Highlanders on Friday night.
Rugby Union
Brumbies to sneak a peek at sports hub of the future
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will briefly step into what could be the future look of Canberra's sporting landscape when they run on to the ground that is being used to model a new stadium in the capital.
Union
Osborne's drive to revive Easts starts well
Chris Dutton Easts broke a 22-month winning drought by beating the Uni-Norths Owls 20-11 at ANU on Saturday.
White won't stop rotating Brumbies after upset draw
Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne Brumbies coach Jake White will persist with his rotation policy and is adamant his team remains a Super Rugby contender despite losing its early season momentum.
Union
Has the horse bolted for Brumbies?
Chris Dutton Jake White will persist with his rotation policy and is adamant his team remains a Super Rugby contender.
Union
Teen barges over to save Royals
Chris Dutton The Canberra Royals were saved by an unlikely teenage try-scoring hero on Saturday.
Union
Brumbies have no issue with controversial penalty
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies say the penalty that cost them a victory over the Southern Kings was ''absolutely fair''.
Union
Brumbies stunned at death by Kings
Chris Dutton It was supposed to be an impossible match to lose and a chance for the ACT Brumbies to flex their Super Rugby muscle with a dominant performance.
Union
John I Dent steps it up a notch
Chris Dutton Canberra's best club rugby players will get a double chance to try to snatch a Super Rugby contract with the ACT Brumbies determined to bridge the gap between professional and amateur competitions.
Union
Match in a box: Brumbies v Kings
Chris Dutton The talking points from Friday night's thrilling 28-28 draw between the Brumbies and Kings at Canberra Stadium.
Union
Connolly adds to coaching intrigue
Chris Dutton Former Test coach John Connolly still wants an Australian to coach the Wallabies but admits if Ewen McKenzie is lured to Ireland, Jake White will rocket into contention for the job.
Union
Debutant Siliva repaying a family debt
Chris Dutton He already sends a big chunk of every pay-packet to his parents and five younger siblings, but ACT Brumbies hooker Siliva Siliva says this is the chance he has been waiting for to finally repay his...
Union
Christian tipped to take it to Lions
Chris Dutton Christian Lealiifano is ''the dark horse'' in a three-way battle to be the Wallabies' chief playmaker against the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies star can launch his bid for Test...
Working twice as hard to make his family proud, Siliva retains his roots
Chris Dutton He already sends a big chunk of every pay packet to his parents and five younger siblings, but Brumbies hooker Siliva Siliva says this is the chance he's been waiting for to finally repay his...
Rugby union
Brumbies announce changes for Kings clash
Chris Dutton Wallaby Pat McCabe will make his Super Rugby comeback at inside centre when the ACT Brumbies play the Southern Kings at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.
Union
Brumbies at skinny odds but fat chance they will take it easy
Chris Dutton It's only a two-horse race, but the ACT Brumbies have been given odds against the Southern Kings that would be more deserving on champion race horse Black Caviar.
