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 flood premier division
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will flood Canberra's premier division on Saturday as the bulk of the Super Rugby squad aims for extra game time in the John I Dent Cup.
Union
Fardy hopes to reignite season with Wests hit-out
Chris Dutton Versatile forward Scott Fardy will use his cameo in Canberra's premier division to earn a place in the ACT Brumbies line-up.
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 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
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.
Rugby Union
Enjoyment the key to future for Rathbone
Chris Dutton ACT BRUMBIES stalwart Clyde Rathbone will decide in the coming weeks whether to continue his fairytale comeback for at least one more year or call time on his whirlwind career.
Rathbone close to decision on extending comeback
Chris Dutton Brumbies stalwart Clyde Rathbone will decide in the coming weeks whether to continue his fairytale rugby comeback for at least one more year or call time on his career.
Union
Players egged on
Chris Dutton, Steven Smith How do you motivate players after a 22-month winning drought, including defeats that have brought grown men to tears?
Union
Scholarship to lure aspiring Springboks
Chris Dutton More South Africans could follow Clyde Rathbone's lead in playing for Australia.
Union
Rathbone backs Brumbies to snare record on his old stomping ground
Chris Dutton Brumbies veteran Clyde Rathbone has backed the young side to set a Super Rugby record at his old home ground.
Live: Brumbies v Sharks
Chris Dutton Follow all the action from Kings Park Stadium in Durban, as the Brumbies take on the Sharks.
Rugby
Holidays go on hold as Brumbies aim for record
Chris Dutton Champion five-eighth Stephen Larkham admits previous tours of South Africa have ''bordered on a holiday'' but the back-line coach says a new focus has the Brumbies poised to equal the club's best...
Union
No more holidays as Brumbies look to equal club's best start
Chris Dutton Former champion fly-half Stephen Larkham admits previous tours of South Africa have bordered on a holiday, but the back line coach insists a new focus has the ACT Brumbies poised to equal the club's...
Live: Brumbies v Stormers
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 reshuffle team for Bulls
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have reshuffled their team for a massive challenge against the Pretoria Bulls, with coach Jake White aiming to refresh his players for a return to Canberra Stadium.
Union
Rathbone happy to step out of limelight
Chris Dutton George Smith's arrival in Canberra is the ''perfect solution'' to ensure David Pocock is at his peak, Clyde Rathbone says.
Rugby Union
Pocock welcomes playing with hero
Chris Dutton From childhood inspiration to surprise teammate - David Pocock insists he can form a dynamic combination with George Smith as the two superb flankers join Super Rugby forces for the first time on...
Rugby
Flying Fijian gives power to Brumbies' chances
Chris Dutton George Smith adds world-class experience and Henry Speight injects the ''strike power'' the Brumbies need to achieve their best start to a Super Rugby season in eight years.
Union
White calls on army general to rally Brumbies troops for Tahs
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White wants his players to ignore the ''war'' build-up against the NSW Waratahs.
Brumbies legend Smith set for return
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies legend George Smith will make his Australian rugby return in the clash with the NSW Waratahs at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.






















