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.

Rugby Union

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.

Rugby Union

Waratahs v Brumbies - what we learned

SPORT 18.5.12 SUPER RUGBY Waratahs v Brumbies at ANZ Stadium Waratahs Israel Folau in action SHD Pic JENNY EVANS

Chris Dutton Five things we learned from the Waratahs' 28-22 win over the Brumbies.

Union

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.

Union

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.

Union

White sees Reds at McKenzie's claim Brumbies lead penalty stats

Sport; Brumbies coach Jake White with consultant coach George Gregan at training at Brumbies HQ in Griffiths. 16 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

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.

Union

Wild race to top for Brumbies

Ben Mowen.

Chris Dutton Brumbies captain Ben Mowen believes his team has had the ''ideal build-up'' to clash with Reds.

Rugby Union

Video shows Reds no angels in Brumbies clash

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jon Tuxworth <jon..tuxworth@fairfaxmedia.com.au> Date: 22 April 2013 15:12 Subject: Fwd: horwill To: Paul Woodhams ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chris Dutton <chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au> Date: 22 April 2013 13:12 Subject: horwill To: Jon Tuxworth <jon.tuxworth@canberratimes.com.au> caption: Queensland Reds captain James Horwill appears to stomp on the face of Brumbies prop Dan Palmer in the first half of their match at Suncorp Stadium. The incident was not penalised or cited. horwill stomp.jpg

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.

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Union

Reds still in a rage as Brumbies move on

Stephen Larkham

Chris Dutton ACT side says it ahs already turned its attention to the Western Force.

Brumbies v Highlanders

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Chris Dutton The Brumbies take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Union

Brumbies right the ship in Dunedin

Joe Tomane scores against the Highlanders, Friday, April 12, 2013. Photo: photosport.co.nz

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have found their Super Rugby mojo and beating the Otago Highlanders in Dunedin will be a massive boost for their finals dreams.

Rugby

Brumbies out of the blocks quickly in marathon race to finals

George Smith of the Brumbies.

Chris Dutton The Brumbies have found their Super Rugby mojo and beating the Highlanders in Dunedin will be a massive boost for their finals dreams.

Union

What we learned: Brumbies v Bulls

Sport: Super Rugby Brumbies Vs Bulls.. Bulls player Jan Lodewyk Serfontein and Canberra Brumbies player Etienne Oosthuizen during the match at Canberra Stadium. ?30 March 2013. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan. -- --? Jeffrey Chan Photographer - The Canberra Times 9 Pirie Street, Fyshwick, ACT, 2609 M?0410528098?|?E?jeffrey.chan@fairfaxmedia.com.au jwc130330BrumbiesVsBulls3550.jpg

Chris Dutton Scott Sio's a star, the Brumbies must improve and the Bulls hate half-time deficits.

Rugby

Easter miracle for Brumbies

Christian Lealiifano

Chris Dutton IT WAS gutsy, grinding and ugly, but the ACT Brumbies reaffirmed their Super Rugby credentials with a last-gasp win over the Pretoria Bulls at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.

Union

Easter miracle for Brumbies

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Christian Lealiifano of the Brumbies is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal to win the game during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at Canberra Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton It was gutsy, grinding and ugly, but the ACT Brumbies reaffirmed their Super Rugby credentials with a last-gasp win over the Pretoria Bulls at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.

Union

Pocock injury leaves a sour taste as ACT hammer Tahs

Sport. Brumbies V Warratahs at the Canberra Stadium. George Smith comes on to replace injured David Pocock.. March 9th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton A perfect start to the season for the ACT has been offset by a potential season-ending injury to marquee recruit David Pocock.

Live: Brumbies v Stormers

Brumbies' captain Ben Mowen during training in Cape Town.

Chris Dutton Chris Dutton brings you all the latest from South Africa as the Brumbies take on the Stormers at Newlands Stadium, in their round six Super Rugby match.

Brumbies show how Reds have fallen

Christian Lealiifano

Chris Dutton THE ACT Brumbies have set the tone for a blockbuster battle to be the best team in the Australian conference by toppling the Queensland Reds in the opening round of the Super Rugby season on Saturday...

Union

Brumbies v Reds in 60 seconds

Sport Brumbies player Matt Toomua in action against the Reds at Canberra Stadium The Canberra Times 16 February 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton It was a battle of two defiant defences and Jesse Mogg was the only player to get across the try line.

Union

Brumbies are aiming to kick their goalscoring jitters

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies runs the ball during the round 1 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Reds at Canberra Stadium on February 16, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are confident they can shake the kicking jitters after missed shots almost cost them victory in round one and Jake White admitted a last-minute coaching session affected his...

White's men kick off on wrong foot

Jesse Mogg

Chris Dutton THE Brumbies are confident they can shake the kicking jitters after missed shots cost them valuable points in round one.

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