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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What we learned: Brumbies v Bulls

Sport: Super Rugby Brumbies Vs Bulls.. Bulls player Jan Lodewyk Serfontein and Canberra Brumbies player Etienne Oosthuizen during the match at Canberra Stadium. ?30 March 2013. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan. -- --? Jeffrey Chan Photographer - The Canberra Times 9 Pirie Street, Fyshwick, ACT, 2609 M?0410528098?|?E?jeffrey.chan@fairfaxmedia.com.au jwc130330BrumbiesVsBulls3550.jpg

Chris Dutton Scott Sio's a star, the Brumbies must improve and the Bulls hate half-time deficits.

Brumbies call on 120kg South African recruit to give Bulls a cow of a night

Etienne Oosthuizen

Chris Dutton Etienne Oosthuizen, the 120-kilogram South African who will be unleashed against the Pretoria Bulls at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night, wants to ''bash'' his countrymen.

Brumbies reshuffle team for Bulls

Sport Etienne Oosthuizen playing for the ACT XV against Tonga at Viking park. The Canberra Times 07 March 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have reshuffled their team for a massive challenge against the Pretoria Bulls, with coach Jake White aiming to refresh his players for a return to Canberra Stadium.

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Brumbies wheel out big unit to stop Bulls

Sport: Brumbies captain's run at Canberra Stadium. Player, Etienne Oosthuizen. 29th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton The Brumbies' 120-kilogram South African forward Etienne Oosthuizen will be unleashed against the Pretoria Bulls on Saturday night and he wants to ''bash'' his countrymen at Canberra Stadium.

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Mowen ready to rise from sick bed to halt Bulls' stampede

30 March 2012, sport, story by Chris Dutton, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. The ACT Brumbies hold their captain's run at Canberra Stadium ahead of the clash with the Durban Sharks. Captain Ben Mowen.

Chris Dutton, in South Africa The ACT Brumbies are confident skipper Ben Mowen will be fit to take on the Pretoria Bulls on Sunday morning despite being bed-ridden on Wednesday in South Africa.

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White busy plotting course for Super title

Sport; Brumbies consultant coach George Gregan and coach Jake White at training at Brumbies HQ in Griffiths. 16 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is adamant his side can clinch the Super Rugby title this season.

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Final fling for million dollar Brumbies

Sport. Brumbies V Rebels at Canberra Stadium. Crowd. June 7th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are targeting a $1 million pay day for hosting Super Rugby finals matches.

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Blackadder backs Brumbies

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Head coach Todd Blackadder during a Crusaders Super Rugby training session at Brisbane Grammar School on July 7, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has warned Super Rugby teams to write the ACT Brumbies off at their peril.

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McCabe set for comeback

Sport Pat McCabe playing for the ACT XV against Tonga at Viking park. The Canberra Times 07 March 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton Wallabies centre Pat McCabe will make his rugby comeback on Friday night with ACT Brumbies coach Jake White confirming the star back is fit to play.

White won't stop rotating Brumbies after upset draw

Jake White

Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne Brumbies coach Jake White will persist with his rotation policy and is adamant his team remains a Super Rugby contender despite losing its early season momentum.

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Has the horse bolted for Brumbies?

Sport Brumbies player Fotu Auelua in action against the Kings at Canberra Stadium The Canberra Times 05 April 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Chris Dutton Jake White will persist with his rotation policy and is adamant his team remains a Super Rugby contender.

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Brumbies have no issue with controversial penalty

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Kings players react after drawing the game during the round eight Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Kings at Canberra Stadium on April 5, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies say the penalty that cost them a victory over the Southern Kings was ''absolutely fair''.

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Easter miracle for Brumbies

Christian Lealiifano

Chris Dutton IT WAS gutsy, grinding and ugly, but the ACT Brumbies reaffirmed their Super Rugby credentials with a last-gasp win over the Pretoria Bulls at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.

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Easter miracle for Brumbies

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Christian Lealiifano of the Brumbies is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal to win the game during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at Canberra Stadium on March 30, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton It was gutsy, grinding and ugly, but the ACT Brumbies reaffirmed their Super Rugby credentials with a last-gasp win over the Pretoria Bulls at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.

Rugby

Four-try Stormers sweep past Brumbies

Stephen Moore

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' undefeated run is over but coach Jake White is confident his team will learn from its mistakes in a brutal loss to the Cape Town Stormers on Saturday.

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Favourite tag too much for Brumbies

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Jean de Villiers and Steven Kitshoff of the Stormers smother Matt Toomua of the Brumbies during the Super Rugby round six match between DHL Stormers and Brumbies at Newlands on March 23, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo Luigi Bennett / Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Test prop Ben Alexander admits the ACT Brumbies failed to deal with the pressure of being favourites in Cape Town.

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If you think we're beaten, think again, warn Brumbies

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Siliva Siliva of the Brumbies looks to offload a pass during the Super Rugby round six match between DHL Stormers and Brumbies at Newlands on March 23, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo Luigi Bennett / Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are adamant they can use their lesson in Cape Town to spur them to greater heights on their quest to make the Super Rugby finals.

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Brumbies battle injuries in first defeat of season

Joseph Tomane of the Brumbies and Gerhard van de Heever of the Stormers in action during the Super Rugby round six match between DHL Stormers and Brumbies at Newlands on March 23, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo Luigi Bennett / Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies insist they have a better grasp of what's required to be a Super Rugby contender after suffering their first defeat of the season.

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Brumbies turn to Smith to patch holes in defence

Brian Smith

Chris Dutton Brumbies hope session with former NRL coach Brian Smith helps them to plug their leaky defence.

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White wants to be a Wallaby, despite shoulder

Brumbies player Nic White.

Chris Dutton Nic White is confident a shoulder problem will not derail his Wallabies hopes.

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