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.

Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua in action against the Free State Cheetahs. The Brumbies are hopeful Toomua can overcome injury in time to take on the Chiefs this Friday.

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Back-ups can match Chiefs if Toomua ruled out: Larkham

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are hopeful flyhalf Matt Toomua can overcome a medial ligament injury in time to help them chase three consecutive wins for the first time in two years.

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Mowen expects some early fireworks against Chiefs

Ben Mowen.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has warned his teammates to brace for an explosive opening to their match against the Waikato Chiefs tonight.

Brumbies getting sick of tight spots after snatching defeat from Chiefs

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 16: Christian Lealiifano of the Brumbies kicks a penalty during the round four Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Brumbies at Bay Park Stadium on March 16, 2012 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton BRUMBIES five-eighth Christian Lealiifano is ''sick of these tight games'' and urged his side to regain its ruthless edge.

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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.

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Brumbies miss golden opportunity

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Ben Alexander of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 12 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Crusaders at Canberra Stadium on May 5, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies overwhelmed by Canterbury Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

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White sees Reds at McKenzie's claim Brumbies lead penalty stats

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

Chris Dutton A battle of mind games started the rivalry and now a statistics war has tensions running high for a fierce contest between the ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds in the biggest game of their seasons.

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Reds still in a rage as Brumbies move on

Stephen Larkham

Chris Dutton ACT side says it ahs already turned its attention to the Western Force.

Big changes to Brumbies team to take on Highlanders

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Jordan Smiler poses during the official 2013 ACT Brumbies Super Rugby headshots session at Brumbies Headquarters on January 16, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) headshot jordan smiler

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will throw a Super Rugby rookie into battle as they attempt to recapture their best form, naming Jordan Smiler to make his debut against the Otago Highlanders on Friday night.

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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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Hore wary of angry Brumbies after draw

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Andrew Hore of the Highlanders is tackled during the round four Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on March 17, 2012 i... canes.jpg

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.

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Brumbies v Reds showdown to set pecking order

Jake White.

Chris Dutton Brumbies coach Jake White declares the Reds favourites for blockbuster clash in Brisbane.

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.

Live: Brumbies v Stormers

Brumbies' captain Ben Mowen during training in Cape Town.

Chris Dutton Chris Dutton brings you all the latest from South Africa as the Brumbies take on the Stormers at Newlands Stadium, in their round six Super Rugby match.

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Brumbies go dry in bid for South Africa double

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Ben Mowen poses during the official 2013 ACT Brumbies Super Rugby headshots session at Brumbies Headquarters on January 16, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) headshot ben mowen

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies are using intermittent booze bans to boost their hopes of making the Super Rugby finals and help them chase two wins in South Africa.

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Brumbies are in fine fettle for Reds clash

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Clyde Rathbone and David Pocock of the Brumbies celebrate a try during the Super Rugby trial match between the Brumbies and the ACT XV at Viking Park on February 8, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Quade Cooper was throwing punches but the ACT Brumbies were landing the final blows as they prepare for their Super Rugby redemption against the Queensland Reds next week.

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Brumbies call on fans to help beat Reds

Sport. Edward Murphy (4) from Isabella Plains has his face painted at the Brumbies meet the players day. 10 Feb 2013. Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. rt120210Brumbies-6605.jpg

Chris Dutton, David Polkinghorne Brumbies coach Jake White wants 20,000 fans at Canberra Stadium for a ‘‘fortress’’.

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How a proud club fell into a seven-year glitch

Stirling Mortlock, skipper (L) of Australia's ACT Brumbies, reacts with Peter Kimlim (R) after their team lost to New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs during the Super 14 rugby match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, May 15, 2009. The Chiefs won the match 10-7. REUTERS/Nigel Marple (NEW ZEALAND SPORT RUGBY)

Chris Dutton The Brumbies have endured seven years of pain since their Super Rugby triumph of 2004. Chris Dutton looks back over the last eight years at what went wrong.

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Great expectations for Brumbies

4 May 2012 SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Story by Chris Dutton. Brumbies Captain's Run at Canberra Stadium. Captain, Ben Mowen.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has challenged his team to ''raise our expectations'' to ensure it doesn't falter in the race to a drought-breaking finals berth.

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Brumbies to turn pain into success

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Scott Fardy of the Brumbies reacts during the Super Rugby Round 18 game between the Brumbies and the Blues at Canberra Stadium on July 14, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton You can sugarcoat or twist it whichever way you like, but ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen says there's only one accurate description for his team stumbling at the last Super Rugby hurdle - ''we...

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Palmer urges Brumbies to continue the winning habit

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies need to make winning a habit and ensure they take advantage of their strong start to the Super Rugby season, vice-captain Dan Palmer says.

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