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.
Brumbies blitz Force
Chris Dutton The golden days of the Brumbies are back and the new generation arrived as genuine title contenders with a demolition of the Western Force on Saturday night.
Rugby Union
Familiar foe for Norton-Knight
Chris Dutton He was once the heir to ACT Brumbies great Stephen Larkham's throne but Sam Norton-Knight is returning to Canberra as an enemy determined to cause a major boilover on Saturday night.
Rugby union
Rapana's not standing still
Chris Dutton Pouring beers, waiting tables and working as a security guard is a long way from living the Super Rugby dream.
Force to be reckoned with against Brumbies, says Norton-Knight
Chris Dutton He was once the heir to Brumbies great Stephen Larkham's throne, but Sam Norton-Knight is returning to Canberra as an enemy determined to cause a boilover on Saturday night.
Rugby Union
Brumbies to block out Reds results
CHRIS DUTTON The ACT Brumbies have been warned to avoid watching the ladder for the rest of the season to ensure they don't fall into the same trap which cost them a finals berth last year.
Union
Brumbies want own Anzac Day clash
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies want rugby union to become an Anzac Day tradition in Canberra and will lobby Super Rugby officials for a set fixture against a regular New Zealand team from next season.
Shame helps Sio find a new gear
Chris Dutton When you see your 49-year-old coach running alongside you during a fitness session you know it's time to step up.
Union
Brumbies name squad to face Force
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will give prop Scott Sio a chance to push his Wallabies claims when he is added to the starting XV to play the Western Force on Saturday night.
Union
Brumbies halfback to join Force
Chris Dutton He's been part of a Queensland Reds championship and an ACT Brumbies revival, but scrumhalf Ian Prior says it's time to test himself as a leader at the Western Force and hopes he can take a winning...
Union
Reds still in a rage as Brumbies move on
Chris Dutton ACT side says it ahs already turned its attention to the Western Force.
Union
Smith puts his hand up for Test selection
Chris Dutton But ACT Brumbies flanker says he needs to do more on the field to bolster his case for a Test comeback.
Rugby Union
Video shows Reds no angels in Brumbies clash
Chris Dutton Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie is casting the Brumbies as the villains in a blockbuster Australian derby but a series of the Reds' unpenalised incidents have caused Super Rugby confusion.
Union
Wild race to top for Brumbies
Chris Dutton Brumbies captain Ben Mowen believes his team has had the ''ideal build-up'' to clash with Reds.
Union
Lions out to win charity match for club great
Chris Dutton Wests want to use Vikings' charity match as tribute to coach Craig Robberds' daughter, Gabby.
Union
Jake White turns down approach from Ireland
Chris Dutton Brumbies coach Jake White says he remains focused on leading the ACT in their Super Rugby campaign.
Staniforth eyes France chance
Chris Dutton France is usually the last stop for an ACT Brumbies player before hanging up the boots but Tom Staniforth is hoping it will launch his Super Rugby career.
Union
Brumbies ready to roll Reds
Chris Dutton Wallabies rake Stephen Moore will put mateship on hold as the ACT Brumbies chase a victory in Brisbane but insists there's no awkward feeling towards the Queensland Reds.
Union
White sees Reds at McKenzie's claim Brumbies lead penalty stats
Chris Dutton A battle of mind games started the rivalry and now a statistics war has tensions running high for a fierce contest between the ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds in the biggest game of their seasons.
Brumbies enforcer Auelua returns to starting XV
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies enforcer Fotu Auelua will cap off one of the biggest weeks of his career when he returns to the starting XV for the blockbuster clash with the Queensland Reds on Saturday night.
Union
Brumbies have rising star Siliva on hook
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are putting faith in Siliva Siliva being the club's long-term hooker and signed him on a new two-year deal to keep him in Canberra.
