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 prop Dan Palmer during training in Griffith in April.

Rugby Union

Brumbies power prop recalled for Crusaders scrum battle

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have added power to their front-row in preparation for a scrum battle with the Canterbury Crusaders on Sunday, recalling prop Dan Palmer to the starting XV.

Union

What we learned: Brumbies v Crusaders

Brumbies player Matt Toomua.

Chris Dutton The talking points from the clash between the Brumbies and Crusaders at Canberra Stadium.

Union

Folau no sure thing but gets majority vote

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Israel Folau of the Waratahs runs the ball during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Force at Allianz Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Three of the past five Wallabies World Cup coaches are adamant Israel Folau is the man to play fullback against the Lions.

Union

Folau set to ride the Brumbies

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Israel Folau of the Waratahs celebrates winning 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 The ACT Brumbies are on a mission to stop a ''freakish'' Israel Folau.

Ruby Union

Brumbies rein in Test speculation

SPORT: Brumbies captain Ben Mowen in action at Brumbies training HQ, Griffith. . 13th May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies captain Ben Mowen has dismissed the prospect of a Wallabies audition as ''water-cooler chat''.

Union

In-form Speight blocks out call-up agony

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 Form says Brumbies flyer Henry Speight is the best winger in Australia but an eligibility technicality will force him to miss a once-in-a-career chance to play for the Wallabies against the British...

In-form Speight blocks out call-up agony

Henry Speight,

Chris Dutton Form says Brumbies flyer Henry Speight is the best winger in Australia but an eligibility technicality will force him to miss a once-in-a-career chance to play for the Wallabies against the British...

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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.

Union

White set to stick with winning formula as momentum builds

SPORT: Brumbies player Pat McCabe in action during training at Portsea Oval, Duntroon, Canberra.. 8th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White will back winning combinations for the rest of the season to ensure the side's momentum doesn't stall in the run to the play-offs.

Union

Career is measured in titles for Smith

Sport: Friday morning Brumbies Training at Griffith Oval. Player George Smith. 3rd of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton George Smith enhances his ACT Brumbies legend on Sunday, but the 32-year-old wants to leave Australia with a legacy.

Rugby Union

Jake's men call in a regional heavy to lecture players about game's laws

Sport. Brumbies' Captain Ben Mowen during captains run training at Canberra stadium. 4 May 2013. Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. rt130504Brumbies-4933.jpg

Chris Dutton The Brumbies have been given a crash course in what Super Rugby referees will crack down on.

Rugby Union

Brumbies look to revive glory days of code's great rivalry

Super 12 Final at Canberra Stadium,Canberra ACT. Brumbies V Crusaders. Image shows Brumbies celebrate after their win. Fairfax. 22 May 2004. Photo by SIMON ALEKNA. ***FDCTRANSFER***

Chris Dutton They were rugby's dominant teams a decade ago, contesting three finals in five years.

Union

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.

Union

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.

Rugby

Brumbies blow chance to pull clear on table

George Whitelock

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.

Union

Brumbies boss tied to post at Bulldogs

31 January 2011, sport, story by Chris Dutton, Canberra Times photo by STUART WALMSLEY. Official announcement of a one-year sponsorship deal between The University of Canberra and ACT Brumbies at the university's Inspire Centre. Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan has been linked with a cross-code switch to the Canterbury Bulldogs.

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Union

Statue tribute to Smith back on the table

Sport: Tuesday afternoon Brumbies training session at Griffith Oval. Brumbies player George Smith. 30th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Dutton The ACT government has revealed it will consider immortalising Brumbies flanker George Smith with a statue.

Rugby

George Smith ready to set Brumbies record

George Smith.

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies flanker George Smith will continue playing while he feels like he can compete against the best in the world and is in negotiations to extend his stay at Suntory in Japan until at least...

Union

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.

Rugby Union

Familiar foe for Norton-Knight

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Chris Dutton He was once the heir to ACT Brumbies great Stephen Larkham's throne but Sam Norton-Knight is returning to Canberra as an enemy determined to cause a major boilover on Saturday night.

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