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
He's forever Young
Chris Dutton His legs may be getting weary and the bruises lasting longer, but if you thought Mark Young would be prepared to hang up his boots after 400 games - you'd be wrong.
Rugby
Tahs have finals say on Brumbies
Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne A finals sprint between the Brumbies and Reds begins tonight, but World Cup-winning coaches Rod Macqueen and Bob Dwyer warn the Waratahs could spoil either team's chances.
Rugby
Mathematically possible
Chris Dutton THEY'VE done the maths and looked at every scenario, but ACT Brumbies coach Jake White says the key to his team's Super Rugby titles hopes is simple - win six games.
Union
Brumbies lose power but gain height for Force clash
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White has put his faith in a tall and mobile back row after blockbusting No 8 Fotu Auelua was ruled out of the team's crucial clash with the Western Force on Saturday night.
Union
White hopes Brumbies form will equal Wallabies cap
Chris Dutton He was forced to bide his time on the Wallabies' bench but Nic White wants to use the ACT Brumbies' run to the Super Rugby finals to prove he's ready to make his Test debut.
Rugby
Bloodied but not beaten: McCabe raring to go for Brumbies
Chris Dutton He's bloodied and bruised after a gruelling month of Test rugby, but Pat McCabe says he's ready to rejoin the ACT Brumbies on their Super Rugby finals charge.
Union
Brutal Eagles bring down Vikings
Chris Dutton THE GUNGAHLIN Eagles bashed and belted their way to the biggest upset of the season yesterday and in the process blew the John I Dent Cup premiership race wide open by inflicting the Tuggeranong...
Union
Brumby Auelua suffers hamstring injury
By Chris Dutton ACT BRUMBIES wrecking ball Fotu Auelua is in danger of missing his team's crucial clash with the Western Force on Saturday after he injured his hamstring playing for Wests yesterday.
Coleman back for Brumbies finals tilt
Chris Dutton ROBBIE COLEMAN will use the frustration of an injury-riddled season and the horror memory of last year to help him recapture his best form in the run to the Super Rugby play-offs.
Union
Coleman's back to shoulder Brumbies' finals charge
Chris Dutton ROBBIE COLEMAN will use the frustration of an injury-riddled season and the bad memory of last year to help recapture his best form in the run to the Super Rugby play-offs.
Union
Fire up for finals: Mowen
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies skipper Ben Mowen has urged his teammates to end the Super Rugby season with no regrets in case they never get another chance to charge into the finals.
Union
Murday relishing chance to press claims
Chris Dutton Tom Murday hopes his bid to win a Super Rugby contract will receive a timely boost when he lines up against the Western Force in Adelaide today.
Union
Schoolboy takes on the big boys
Chris Dutton A technicality thrust teenager Andrew Robinson into a battle against men almost twice his age, but the schoolboy star hopes the challenge will help launch his Super Rugby dream.
Auelua won't go easy
Chris Dutton HE'S A CLUB rugby player's worst nightmare and Fotu Auelua has no intention of easing off when he runs on for Wests in the John I Dent Cup tomorrow.
Union
Siliva climbs 'mad wall'
Chris Dutton It has taken almost eight months, but Siliva Siliva has finally overcome his ''mad wall of injuries'' and he wants to achieve his Super Rugby goal before the season ends.
Union
Baby Brumbies earn respect despite loss
Chris Dutton The underdog ACT Brumbies continue to earn respect when you least expect it after the Super Rugby surprise packet almost secured one of the biggest upset wins in the club's history last night.
Brumbies fight to the bitter end
Chris Dutton The underdog ACT Brumbies continue to earn respect when you least expect it after the Super Rugby surprise packet almost secured one of the biggest upset wins in the club’s history last night.
Brumbies earn respect in loss to Wales
Chris Dutton The underdog ACT Brumbies continue to earn respect when you least expect it after the Super Rugby surprise packet almost secured one of the biggest upset wins in the club’s history last night.
Union
Brumbies play final Hand
Chris Dutton Veteran ACT Brumbies lock Ben Hand will use tonight's match against Wales to farewell Canberra after the toughest season of his career.
Union
Refreshed White expecting the unexpected against Wales
Chris Dutton Jake White has returned from his trip to Japan refreshed and reinvigorated and is warning his inexperienced ACT Brumbies to brace for a Test-like atmosphere tomorrow night.
