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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Brumbies keen to conquer the world

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19:  Coach Jake White looks on during a Brumbies Super Rugby training session at Hamiltons Rugby Club on March 19, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton First the Super Rugby finals and then the world - the ACT Brumbies are preparing for a chance to be crowned the best international club.

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Folau set to ride the Brumbies

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11:  Israel Folau of the Waratahs celebrates winning the round 13 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Stormers at Allianz Stadium on May 11, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are on a mission to stop a ''freakish'' Israel Folau.

McCabe return ups ante for closest rival

Pat McCabe

Chris Dutton Wallabies centre Pat McCabe was playing club rugby on Saturday, but ACT playmaker Christian Lealiifano admits he is motivated by the prospect of his teammate leap-frogging him from the Brumbies bench...

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Lions to take on more than just the Brumbies

Sport  ACT rugby veteran Keith Hawke OAM puts his name down on an ACT Brumbies jersey, the Brumbies will wear a special jersey for their match against the British and Irish Lions with the names of 1000 players from 75 years of rugby in the ACT.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton The British and Irish Lions will clash with more than 1000 of the biggest names in ACT rugby history.

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Lealiifano battles McCabe for same position

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Chris Dutton Christian Lealiifano is motivated by the prospect of Pat McCabe leapfrogging him from the Brumbies bench and into Australian contention.

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Pocock's long road back

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Brumbies Player David Pocock during training.
The Canberra Times
05 March 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies star David Pocock arrived in Canberra on a Super Rugby finals mission but the champion is instead coming to grips with the prospect of missing two of the biggest opportunities of his...

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Power surges back

21 June 2012. John Tuxworth Story. Sport. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Brumbies' Leon Power at training today.


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Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies lock Leon Power is using his injury frustration as motivation in his quest for more Super Rugby game time.

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Fardy hopes to reignite season with Wests hit-out

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16:  Scott Fardy poses during the official 2013 ACT Brumbies Super Rugby headshots session at Brumbies Headquarters on January 16, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) headshot scott fardy

Chris Dutton Versatile forward Scott Fardy will use his cameo in Canberra's premier division to earn a place in the ACT Brumbies line-up.

Rugby Union

Brumbies flood premier division

Pat McCabe.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will flood Canberra's premier division on Saturday as the bulk of the Super Rugby squad aims for extra game time in the John I Dent Cup.

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Brumbies-Wallabies seek common ground on dates clash

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(l-r) Ben Alexander at the Official 100 day countdown to the British and Irish Lions series.
The Canberra Times
25 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies want to avoid a tug-of-war between club and country next month.

Tomane, Folau no strangers on the paddock

Israel Folau

Chris Dutton They're the NRL converts set to give the Wallabies explosive power on the wings and Brumbies flyer Joseph Tomane is ready to rekindle his schoolboy partnership with Israel Folau to take on the...

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Waiting in the wings

Sport: Super Rugby Brumbies Vs Western Force.  Brumbies player Joe Tomane during the match at Canberra Stadium.   27 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton They're the NRL converts set to give the Wallabies explosive power on the wings.

Mechanic changes gear

Sharni Williams.

Chris Dutton From Canberra grease monkey to captain of Australia, Sharni Williams is ready to take the next step in her Olympic Games dream and lead the women's sevens team into battle in London this week.

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Williams changes gears to lead Australian sevens

Sport: Former Canberra mechanic, Sharni WIlliams has been named the Australian Women's Sevens Rugby Captain. 6th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton From Canberra grease monkey to captain of Australia, Sharni Williams is ready to take the next step in her Olympic Games dream and lead the women’s sevens team into battle in London this week.

Williams hits top gear with sevens cap

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Ladies Brumbies ready to take to the field from left Louise Burrows, Sharni Williams and Dannielle Cahill at Griffith Oval. SPECIAL 0

Chris Dutton From Canberra grease monkey to captain of Australia, Sharni Williams is ready to take the next step in her Olympic Games dream and lead the women's sevens team into battle in London this week.

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Owls coach takes long view after trashing

25 August 2012. Sport Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Vikings vs Wests. Vikings' Zack Holmes runs for a gap.


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Chris Dutton Uni-Norths Owls coach Joe Hedger has warned his team to brace for short-term pain.

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Blackadder backs Brumbies

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Head coach Todd Blackadder during a Crusaders Super Rugby training session at Brisbane Grammar School on July 7, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has warned Super Rugby teams to write the ACT Brumbies off at their peril.

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What we learned: Brumbies v Crusaders

Brumbies player Matt Toomua.

Chris Dutton The talking points from the clash between the Brumbies and Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

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Brumbies miss golden opportunity

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05:  Ben Alexander of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Crusaders at Canberra Stadium on May 5, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies overwhelmed by Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

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Brumbies blow chance to pull clear on table

George Whitelock

Chris Dutton The in-form Brumbies came crashing back to earth when they missed a chance to go well clear at the top of the Australian conference on Sunday.