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
Vaea puts heart clot behind him
Chris Dutton He doesn't know if he'll play rugby again, but ACT forward Ita Vaea is just thankful he's alive.
Union
Blood clots put Brumbies star out for season
Chris Dutton A potential life-threatening condition has put Ita Vaea's career on hold on the eve of the Super Rugby season.
Union
Wrecking ball Auelua has Kefu potential: Jones
Chris Dutton Fotu Auelua has the size, power and speed to follow in the footsteps of Wallabies great Toutai Kefu and the ACT Brumbies have instructed him to wreak havoc on the Melbourne Rebels tomorrow night.
Rugby
Giants in war of aggression
Chris Dutton Fotu Auelua and Ita Vaea have promised to unleash a 229-kilogram Islander tag team of aggression when they get their chance to take on Australia's premier No.8 on Saturday night.
