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.

Rugby

Brumbies back on track for finals after banishing bad memories

Chris Dutton The Brumbies are perfectly positioned to charge towards a drought-breaking finals appearance after a successful revenge mission in Auckland on Saturday night.

Union

What we learned: Blues v Brumbies

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 25:  Rene Ranger of the Blues tackles Nic White of the Brumbies during the round 15 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Brumbies at Eden Park on May 25, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Ten months of nightmares ended when the Brumbies got revenge against their 2012 destroyers at Eden Park.

Union

Brumbies brush off the Blues

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 25:  Jesse Mogg of the Brumbies passes the ball out during the round 15 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Brumbies at Eden Park on May 25, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are perfectly positioned to charge towards a drought-breaking finals appearance.

Brumbies v Blues

Sport
Brumbies Ben Mowen in action against the Kings at Canberra Stadium.
The Canberra Times
05 April 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton The Brumbies tackle the Blues in their Round 15 match at Eden Park.

Revenge off menu but Brumbies desperate to halt mini-slump

Jake White

Chris Dutton ACT coach Jake White says ''we will never forget'' the heartbreak the Auckland Blues inflicted on his side last year.

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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

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...

Smith could play again - for the Brumbies not Wallabies

George Smith

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are hopeful George Smith will play at least one more game this year despite a knee injury cruelling his hopes of a historic second chance against the British and Irish Lions.

Union

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.

Union

Kirwan left with the Blues

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 25: Head coach Sir John Kirwan of the Blues shows his disappointment after losing the round 15 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Brumbies at Eden Park on May 25, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Auckland Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has launched a scathing attack on his players and their lack of passion.

White tips Deans to snub young Brumbies

Mogg

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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Rugby Union

Brumbies, Waratahs left to count the cost of injuries after brutal encounter

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18:  Drew Mitchell of the Waratahs is tackled 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 INJURIES and a form slide have put the ACT Brumbies' play-off dream on the brink as they count the costs of a brutal Australian derby at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

Rugby Union

Waratahs v Brumbies - what we learned

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Waratahs v Brumbies at ANZ Stadium
Waratahs Israel Folau in action
SHD   Pic JENNY EVANS

Chris Dutton Five things we learned from the Waratahs' 28-22 win over the Brumbies.

Union

Waratahs eye Brumbies revenge: Crawford

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11:  Cam Crawford of the Waratahs scores a try during 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 Waratahs recruit and former Brumby Cam Crawford says NSW hit rock bottom after their loss to the Canberra franchise two months ago.

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.

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.

Rugby Union

Brumbies flood premier division

Pat McCabe.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will flood Canberra's premier division on Saturday as the bulk of the Super Rugby squad aims for extra game time in the John I Dent Cup.

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Rugby Union

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. 


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

Rugby Union

Flying Fijians propel Brumbies

Sport: Tuesday afternoon Brumbies training session at Griffith Oval. Brumbies players Henry Speight and Tevita Kuridrani. 30th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton The Brumbies' two ''bula boys'' believe they can spark an attacking rugby revival in Canberra.