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
What we learned: Blues v Brumbies
Chris Dutton Ten months of nightmares ended when the Brumbies got revenge against their 2012 destroyers at Eden Park.
Union
Alexander raring to face All Blacks after morale-boosting victory
Chris Dutton Wallabies prop Ben Alexander hopes a confidence-boosting victory in Argentina will help them topple the world champion All Blacks in Brisbane next weekend.
Revenge off menu but Brumbies desperate to halt mini-slump
Chris Dutton ACT coach Jake White says ''we will never forget'' the heartbreak the Auckland Blues inflicted on his side last year.
Union
Brumbies must move forward: White
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White says ''we will never forget'' the heartbreak the Blues inflicted on his side last year.
Rugby Union
Jake's men call in a regional heavy to lecture players about game's laws
Chris Dutton The Brumbies have been given a crash course in what Super Rugby referees will crack down on.
Union
Brumbies miss golden opportunity
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies overwhelmed by Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.
Rugby
Brumbies blow chance to pull clear on table
Chris Dutton The in-form Brumbies came crashing back to earth when they missed a chance to go well clear at the top of the Australian conference on Sunday.
Rugby Union
Lions to take on more than just the Brumbies
Chris Dutton The British and Irish Lions will clash with more than 1000 of the biggest names in ACT rugby history.
Union
Brumbies hope the original proves to be the best
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.
Union
Thorn looks to Broncos for Highlanders turnaround
Chris Dutton The ''granddaddy'' of Super Rugby, Brad Thorn, is drawing inspiration from the 1999 Brisbane Broncos to lead a Highlanders revival and is confident his team can stun the ACT Brumbies on Friday night.
Brumbies v Highlanders
Chris Dutton The Brumbies take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Union
Hore wary of angry Brumbies after draw
Chris Dutton Highlanders captain Andrew Hore fears a sub-par performance against the Southern Kings will spark the ACT Brumbies back to their best on Friday night.
Union
Brumbies right the ship in Dunedin
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have found their Super Rugby mojo and beating the Otago Highlanders in Dunedin will be a massive boost for their finals dreams.
Union
What we learned: Highlanders v Brumbies
Chris Dutton The Brumbies will hope an 11-point win in Dunedin will be the turning point for their season.
Union
Mowen thanks ex-NRL coach for restoring defence
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has credited ''fresh voices'' and an attitude adjustment for a defensive effort that ended his team's inconsistent form on Friday night.
Rugby
Brumbies out of the blocks quickly in marathon race to finals
Chris Dutton The Brumbies have found their Super Rugby mojo and beating the Highlanders in Dunedin will be a massive boost for their finals dreams.
Rugby Union
Captain backs Brumbies to bounce back against Highlanders
Chris Dutton ACT captain Ben Mowen says the Brumbies need to show they can ''perform under huge pressure'' and has backed the squad to recapture its best against the Highlanders on Friday night.
Union
Smith can lead ACT to a title
Chris Dutton Eddie Jones is convinced George Smith can be a potential championship-winning recruit for the ACT Brumbies.
Union
Connolly plan to halt injury carnage
Chris Dutton Former Wallabies coach John Connolly has implored the ARU to extend Australia's Super Rugby squads to prevent the top players from being ''beat up'' during a 12-month campaign.
