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.

Quade Cooper after announcing he is staying with the Queensland Reds and rugby union, but will start his boxing career a week before the Super Rugby season.

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Brumbies quiz ARU over Cooper deal

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies fear Quade Cooper's boxing bout just eight days before the Super Rugby season will set a dangerous precedent for contract dealings and will ask the ARU if the five-eighth's stint in...

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Brumbies seek ARU extension on Mogg

25 February 2012 SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Lee Gaskin story. The Brumbies, man of the match, in Friday night's clash against the Western Force, Jesse Mogg, in relaxed mode at his apartment in Kingston.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies want the ARU to relax its extended player squad rules to give the club more control and flexibility when selecting players.

Smith could play again - for the Brumbies not Wallabies

George Smith

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are hopeful George Smith will play at least one more game this year despite a knee injury cruelling his hopes of a historic second chance against the British and Irish Lions.

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Injury ends Smith's shot at history

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: George Smith of the Brumbies leaves the field with a knee injury during the round 14 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are hopeful George Smith will play at least one more game this year.

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Brumbies, Waratahs left to count the cost of injuries after brutal encounter

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Drew Mitchell of the Waratahs is tackled during the round 14 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton INJURIES and a form slide have put the ACT Brumbies' play-off dream on the brink as they count the costs of a brutal Australian derby at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

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McCabe's new deal could pave way for Wallabies spot

26th May 2012, Story by , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch, Super Rugby Brumbies v Reds at Canberra Stadium, Pat McCabe in action

Chris Dutton Pat McCabe is set to recommit to Australian rugby and the Brumbies for the next two seasons.

Path opens for McCabe to attack Wallabies spot

Pat McCabe

Chris Dutton He has overcome a career-threatening neck injury and now Pat McCabe is set to recommit to Australian rugby and the Brumbies for the next two seasons.

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Derby leaves Wallabies with big headache

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: George Smith of the Brumbies looks dejected as he leaves the field with a knee injury during the round 14 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith faces up to eight weeks on the sideline.

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Wallabies count the cost of brutal derby

Tatafu Polota-Nau of the Waratahs and George Smith

Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith faces up to eight weeks on the sideline and the prospect of missing out on a historic second series against the British and Irish Lions after a nightmare trip to Sydney.

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Folau no sure thing but gets majority vote

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Israel Folau of the Waratahs runs the ball during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Force at Allianz Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Three of the past five Wallabies World Cup coaches are adamant Israel Folau is the man to play fullback against the Lions.

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'Greyhound' Mogg snaps at heels of Wallabies front-runners

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies takes on the defence during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on April 20, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is preparing to take on ''greyhound'' Jesse Mogg as a Wallabies bolter.

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Brumbies won't rush Fagan future

16 October 2012. Chris Dutton Story. Sport. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Brumbies Chief Executive Andrew Fagan, speaks at the announcement of a proposed new Brumbies' site at the University of Canberra. rt121016BrumbiesUC-8093.jpg

Chris Dutton Brumbies chairman Sean Hammond says the board will not rush into a decision on the future of chief executive Andrew Fagan.

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'Freak' Smith must play against Lions, says Mortlock

Sport: Tuesday afternoon Brumbies training session at Griffith Oval. Brumbies player George Smith. 30th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton If the Wallabies want to beat the British and Irish Lions they must pick a ''freakish'' George Smith despite the eligibility grey areas.

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Wallabies set to give King George royal treatment

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

Chris Dutton Robbie Deans says George Smith has earned the right to be ''treated differently'' in the Australian eligibility rules.

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Brumbies-Wallabies seek common ground on dates clash

Sport (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.

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George Smith ready to set Brumbies record

George Smith.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies flanker George Smith will continue playing while he feels like he can compete against the best in the world and is in negotiations to extend his stay at Suntory in Japan until at least...

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Brumbies to keep Smith for rest of season

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 12: George Smith of the Brumbies runs past Brad Thorn of the Highlanders during the round nine Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Brumbies at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on April 12, 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have a deal in principle to keep legend George Smith at the club for the remainder of the Super Rugby season but have yet to finally sign off an agreement with his Japanese team,...

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Jake White turns down approach from Ireland

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 Brumbies coach Jake White says he remains focused on leading the ACT in their Super Rugby campaign.

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Smith puts his hand up for Test selection

George Smith.

Chris Dutton But ACT Brumbies flanker says he needs to do more on the field to bolster his case for a Test comeback.

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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.

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