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

History made but job's not done: White

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Brumbies players celebrate victory in the International tour match between the ACT Brumbies and the British & Irish Lions at Canberra Stadium on June 18, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have slammed suggestions they faced an undermanned British and Irish Lions squad.

Union

Forgotten Brumby ready to roar

Brumbies player Andrew Smith.

Chris Dutton Andrew Smith hopes to use the historic clash with the Lions to launch his bid for a place in the Super Rugby finals.

Union

Bye means seeing off injuries

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

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' walking wounded will use a rare four-week break to recharge for a Super Rugby title bid.

Union

Guts, grit do job for Brumbies

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Peter Kimlin of the Brumbies celebrates after scoring a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium on May 31, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton It was gutsy, gritty and ugly, but the ACT Brumbies edged closer to their first finals appearance in eight seasons.

Union

What we learned: Brumbies v Hurricanes

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Peter Kimlin of the Brumbies celebrates after scoring a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium on May 31, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The Brumbies are not in top form, but they’re showing fighting qualities which could lift them to a Super Rugby title.

Union

White relaxed about finding captain

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Ben Mowen of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium on May 31, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Brumbies face leadership vacuum in one of the club's most important matches of the past decade.

Union

No regrets as Auelua faces a familiar foe

12 April 2012, sport, story by Chris Dutton, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. Powerful back rower Fotu Auelua will make his Super Rugby debut for the ACT Brumbies on Saturday against the Melbourne Rebels at Canberra Stadium.

Chris Dutton He was supposed to be the next generation NSW Waratahs enforcer but Fotu Auelua says he's ''at home'' with the ACT.

Rugby

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.

Rugby union

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...

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 set to ride the Brumbies

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Israel Folau of the Waratahs celebrates winning the round 13 Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Stormers at Allianz Stadium on May 11, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are on a mission to stop a ''freakish'' Israel Folau.

Izzy spells: Brumbies ready for sparks to fly

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Chris Dutton The Brumbies are on a mission to stop a ''freakish'' Israel Folau and are using a last-round ''reality check'' to stabilise their Super Rugby finals aspirations in Sydney on Saturday night.

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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.

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.

Union

Brumbies ready to roll Reds

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Fotu Auelua poses during an Australian Wallabies media session at Crowne Plaza, Coogee on April 14, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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

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.

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.

Union

Christian tipped to take it to Lions

SPORT : Christian LealIifano during the Brumbies Captain's run at Canberra Stadium, Bruce. 4th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton Christian Lealiifano is ''the dark horse'' in a three-way battle to be the Wallabies' chief playmaker against the British and Irish Lions and the ACT Brumbies star can launch his bid for Test...

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