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.

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What we learned: Blues v Brumbies

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 25: Rene Ranger of the Blues tackles Nic White of the Brumbies during the round 15 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Brumbies at Eden Park on May 25, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Ten months of nightmares ended when the Brumbies got revenge against their 2012 destroyers at Eden Park.

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Brumbies brush off the Blues

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 25: Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies passes the ball out during the round 15 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Brumbies at Eden Park on May 25, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are perfectly positioned to charge towards a drought-breaking finals appearance.

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Brumbies back on track for finals after banishing bad memories

Jesse Mogg.

Chris Dutton The Brumbies are perfectly positioned to charge towards a drought-breaking finals appearance after a successful revenge mission in Auckland on Saturday night.

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Brumbies v Blues

Sport Brumbies Ben Mowen in action against the Kings at Canberra Stadium. The Canberra Times 05 April 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton The Brumbies tackle the Blues in their Round 15 match at Eden Park.

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Mowen confident of reversing form slump

SPORT 19.5.12 SUPER RUGBY Waratahs v Brumbies at ANZ Stadium Brummbies captain Ben Mowen in a line out. Mowen has been included in the preliminry Wallaby squad against the British Lions. SHD Pic JENNY EVANS

Chris Dutton Ben Mowen is adamant his side can block out the Wallabies and revenge distractions against the Blues

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Faingaa's time to shine in Brumbies' No7 jersey

SPORT. Brumbies training at their Griffith HQ. Flanker/No.8, Colby Faingaa during training. 14th. February 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton Rising flanker Colby Faingaa will be given one of the most daunting tasks in international rugby when he’s thrust into the ACT Brumbies starting line-up on Saturday to replace two of the world’s best...

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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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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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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.

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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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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Wallabies before Brumbies: Macqueen

Rugby Union , Melbourne Rebels Coach Rod Macqueen . 9th February . THE AGE . Picture Vince Caligiuri .

Chris Dutton Rod Macqueen says the Wallabies must take priority over Super Rugby play-off dreams.

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Palmer ruled out of Tahs clash

Dan Palmer.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies prop Dan Palmer will miss out on a last chance to impress Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.

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Brumbies power prop recalled for Crusaders scrum battle

Sport; Brumbies player Stan Palmer chats with Brumbies consultant coach Brian Smith at training at Brumbies HQ in Griffiths. 16 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have added power to their front-row in preparation for a scrum battle with the Canterbury Crusaders on Sunday, recalling prop Dan Palmer to the starting XV.

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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.

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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.

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