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
Kimlin leaves Brumbies to sign French deal
Chris Dutton Versatile ACT Brumbies big man Peter Kimlin will leave Australian rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season to test himself in Europe.
Rugby Union
Kimlin gives Brumbies the French kiss, but keeps Wallabies hopes alive
Chris Dutton The opportunity for a new challenge after a decade at the ACT Brumbies convinced Peter Kimlin it was the right time to leave Australian rugby and sign a French deal for next season.
Kimlin's adieu to Brumbies
Chris Dutton THE opportunity for a new challenge after a decade at the ACT Brumbies convinced Peter Kimlin it was the right time to leave Australian rugby and sign a French deal for next season.
Rugby Union
Brumbies call on fans to help beat Reds
Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne Brumbies coach Jake White wants 20,000 fans at Canberra Stadium for a ‘‘fortress’’.
Union
Palmer to bid adieu to Brumbies
Chris Dutton Dan Palmer will sacrifice his immediate ambitions to be a Wallabies prop to join French club Grenoble next year.
Rugby
Hooking in to prove himself
Chris Dutton A FRESH start in a new country - Anthony Hegarty is so determined to develop into a Super Rugby starter that he's willing to move his career to France to take his game to the next level.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Union
Ben won't get a helping Hand
Chris Dutton ACT lock Ben Hand is determined to kick start his Super Rugby season and force his way into the team after missing his first game since joining the Brumbies four years ago.
McCabe return confirmed in Brumbies line-up
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have made just two changes to their starting XV for their round-three clash against the Free State Cheetahs at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
Union
Tomane will do whatever it takes to be a Cheetah beater
Chris Dutton NRL convert Joseph Tomane is preparing for a physical ambush from the Free State Cheetahs when he lines up against his first South African Super Rugby opponent at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
Union
Off-field drama won't disrupt our preparation: Mowen
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are adamant they will not be distracted by off-field speculation as they pursue a dream start to the Super Rugby season at Canberra Stadium tomorrow.
Union
Lack of game time forces Hand to look at European offers
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies lock Ben Hand is on the verge of finalising a European deal which will end his stint in Canberra at the completion of the Super Rugby season.
Union
Class of 2013 all but finalised for ACT
Chris Dutton ACT BRUMBIES coach Jake White will put his focus into unearthing more untapped talent with most of his squad already secured for at least the 2013 Super Rugby season.
Union
Jerry props for fresh start with Fiji
Chris Dutton ACT BRUMBIES prop Jerry Yanuyanutawa will put his Super Rugby ambitions on hold to begin a stint with the Fiji national team next week to help relaunch his career.
League
Hegarty considers joining Hand at French club Grenoble
Chris Dutton The opportunity to gain valuable experience in Europe could convince Anthony Hegarty to put his Super Rugby ambitions on hold to play in France next season.
