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
Fagan on shortlist to join Bulldogs
Chris Dutton The Canterbury Bulldogs will interview Andrew Fagan and have him on a short list to be their new leader.
Rugby
Trio of big signings a boost for Brumbies
Chris Dutton It started as the fairytale comeback but Clyde Rathbone is poised to prove he's not a one-season wonder.
Smith could play again - for the Brumbies not Wallabies
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
Injury ends Smith's shot at history
Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are hopeful George Smith will play at least one more game this year.
Union
Wallabies before Brumbies: Macqueen
Chris Dutton Rod Macqueen says the Wallabies must take priority over Super Rugby play-off dreams.
Union
We need to regain the spark: Mowen
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says his team needs to regain its early-season form to make the finals.
Union
Folau no sure thing but gets majority vote
Chris Dutton Three of the past five Wallabies World Cup coaches are adamant Israel Folau is the man to play fullback against the Lions.
White tips Deans to snub young Brumbies
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.
Union
No regrets as Auelua faces a familiar foe
Chris Dutton He was supposed to be the next generation NSW Waratahs enforcer but Fotu Auelua says he's ''at home'' with the ACT.
Union
ACT set to stick with tackles
Chris Dutton It's supposed to be a high-octane attack taking on the best defence in the competition.
Rugby Union
Brumbies, Waratahs left to count the cost of injuries after brutal encounter
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
McCabe's new deal could pave way for Wallabies spot
Chris Dutton Pat McCabe is set to recommit to Australian rugby and the Brumbies for the next two seasons.
Path opens for McCabe to attack Wallabies spot
Chris Dutton He has overcome a career-threatening neck injury and now Pat McCabe is set to recommit to Australian rugby and the Brumbies for the next two seasons.
Rugby Union
Derby leaves Wallabies with big headache
Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith faces up to eight weeks on the sideline.
Rugby Union
Waratahs v Brumbies - what we learned
Chris Dutton Five things we learned from the Waratahs' 28-22 win over the Brumbies.
Rugby
Wallabies count the cost of brutal derby
Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith faces up to eight weeks on the sideline and the prospect of missing out on a historic second series against the British and Irish Lions after a nightmare trip to Sydney.
Union
Brumbies too short in tooth for Lions
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is bracing for the Wallabies to overlook his rising stars for the Lions.
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.
Rugby Union
Lealiifano battles McCabe for same position
Chris Dutton Christian Lealiifano is motivated by the prospect of Pat McCabe leapfrogging him from the Brumbies bench and into Australian contention.
McCabe return ups ante for closest rival
Chris Dutton Wallabies centre Pat McCabe was playing club rugby on Saturday, but ACT playmaker Christian Lealiifano admits he is motivated by the prospect of his teammate leap-frogging him from the Brumbies bench...
