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.

Union

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

Union

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.

White tips Deans to snub young Brumbies

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Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is bracing for the Wallabies to overlook his rising stars and stick with experienced players to chase glory against the British and Irish Lions next month.

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Union

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.

Union

Brumbies too short in tooth for Lions

Sport. Brumbies training at Griffith Oval. Scott Fardy during a line out. May 16th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is bracing for the Wallabies to overlook his rising stars for the Lions.

Rugby Union

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.

Union

White set to stick with winning formula as momentum builds

SPORT: Brumbies player Pat McCabe in action during training at Portsea Oval, Duntroon, Canberra.. 8th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White will back winning combinations for the rest of the season to ensure the side's momentum doesn't stall in the run to the play-offs.

Union

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.

Brumbies enforcer Auelua returns to starting XV

Brumbies Fotu Auelua returns to the No.8 jersey.

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.

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

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

Union

Brumbies halfback to join Force

Ian Prior during training at Brumbies HQ, Griffith.

Chris Dutton He's been part of a Queensland Reds championship and an ACT Brumbies revival, but scrumhalf Ian Prior says it's time to test himself as a leader at the Western Force and hopes he can take a winning...

Union

Brumbies name squad to face Force

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Scotty Sio on attack during the Super Rugby match between The Sharks and Brumbies at Kings Park on March 16, 2013 in Durban, South Africa (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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.

Union

Brumbies hope the original proves to be the best

SPORT: Brumbies player Jesse Mogg in action during training at Portsea Oval, Duntroon, Canberra.. 8th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' motto for the new generation is ''back to the future'' and Jake White is putting his faith in tried and tested combinations to get them back on track on Friday night.

Auelua and Sio among 11 Brumbies to join Wallabies camp

Sport Brumbies player Fotu Auelua in action against the Kings at Canberra Stadium The Canberra Times 05 April 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' form may have wavered over the past month but Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is set to put faith in the Australian-conference leaders and invite a large chunk of the squad to a...

Brumbies v Highlanders

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

Union

White seeing stars as Brumbies called out in force for camp

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Scotty Sio on attack during the Super Rugby match between The Sharks and Brumbies at Kings Park on March 16, 2013 in Durban, South Africa (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton From a bunch of unknowns to the most represented franchise at a Wallabies camp, coach Jake White's plan to turn his unheralded ACT Brumbies into international stars is on track after 11 players were...

Rugby union

Brumbies announce changes for Kings clash

Sport Siliva Siliva during the Brumbies recovery session at Canberra Olympic Pool The Canberra Times 26 March 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton Wallaby Pat McCabe will make his Super Rugby comeback at inside centre when the ACT Brumbies play the Southern Kings at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.

Big changes to Brumbies team to take on Highlanders

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Jordan Smiler poses during the official 2013 ACT Brumbies Super Rugby headshots session at Brumbies Headquarters on January 16, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) headshot jordan smiler

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will throw a Super Rugby rookie into battle as they attempt to recapture their best form, naming Jordan Smiler to make his debut against the Otago Highlanders on Friday night.

Union

Smith inspires prop's inner beast

Sport. Brumbies V Warratahs at the Canberra Stadium. Scott Sio charges Ben Volavola. March 9th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton Scott Sio insists he's ready to be thrown in against the ''Beast'' and the doctor on Sunday morning.

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