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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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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Trio of big signings a boost for Brumbies

Sport, ACT Brumbies player Fotu Auelua and Clyde Rathbone clown around during training at Brumbies HQ in Griffith. 22 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton It started as the fairytale comeback but Clyde Rathbone is poised to prove he's not a one-season wonder.

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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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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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We need to regain the spark: Mowen

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Ben Mowen of the Brumbies gives instructions to his team mates after a Waratahs try 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 ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says his team needs to regain its early-season form to make the finals.

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'Greyhound' Mogg snaps at heels of Wallabies front-runners

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies takes on the defence during the round 10 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on April 20, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is preparing to take on ''greyhound'' Jesse Mogg as a Wallabies bolter.

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Brumbies won't rush Fagan future

16 October 2012. Chris Dutton Story. Sport. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Brumbies Chief Executive Andrew Fagan, speaks at the announcement of a proposed new Brumbies' site at the University of Canberra. rt121016BrumbiesUC-8093.jpg

Chris Dutton Brumbies chairman Sean Hammond says the board will not rush into a decision on the future of chief executive Andrew Fagan.

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'Freak' Smith must play against Lions, says Mortlock

Sport: Tuesday afternoon Brumbies training session at Griffith Oval. Brumbies player George Smith. 30th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton If the Wallabies want to beat the British and Irish Lions they must pick a ''freakish'' George Smith despite the eligibility grey areas.

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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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Wallabies set to give King George royal treatment

Sport: Friday morning Brumbies Training at Griffith Oval. Player George Smith. 3rd of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton Robbie Deans says George Smith has earned the right to be ''treated differently'' in the Australian eligibility rules.

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Pocock's long road back

Sport Brumbies Player David Pocock during training. The Canberra Times 05 March 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies star David Pocock arrived in Canberra on a Super Rugby finals mission but the champion is instead coming to grips with the prospect of missing two of the biggest opportunities of his...

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George Smith ready to set Brumbies record

George Smith.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies flanker George Smith will continue playing while he feels like he can compete against the best in the world and is in negotiations to extend his stay at Suntory in Japan until at least...

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Brumbies to keep Smith for rest of season

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 12: George Smith of the Brumbies runs past Brad Thorn of the Highlanders during the round nine Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Brumbies at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on April 12, 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have a deal in principle to keep legend George Smith at the club for the remainder of the Super Rugby season but have yet to finally sign off an agreement with his Japanese team,...

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Smith puts his hand up for Test selection

George Smith.

Chris Dutton But ACT Brumbies flanker says he needs to do more on the field to bolster his case for a Test comeback.

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Smith in exile for Lions Test series

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

Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith's chances of playing against the British and Irish Lions remain unclear because the ARU is yet to contact the flanker to gauge his interest.

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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...

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