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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 brush off the Blues

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have got their Super Rugby finals campaign back on track with an ugly and hard-nosed win at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Rugby

Brumbies beat the Blues to get season back on track

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have got their Super Rugby finals campaign back on track with an ugly and hard-nosed win at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Staniforth eyes France chance

Chris Dutton France is usually the last stop for an ACT Brumbies player before hanging up the boots but Tom Staniforth is hoping it will launch his Super Rugby career.

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.

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

'Freak' Smith must play against Lions, says Mortlock

Chris Dutton If the Wallabies want to beat the British and Irish Lions they must pick a ''freakish'' George Smith despite the eligibility grey areas.

Union

Career is measured in titles for Smith

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

Union

Fardy hopes to reignite season with Wests hit-out

Chris Dutton Versatile forward Scott Fardy will use his cameo in Canberra's premier division to earn a place in the ACT Brumbies line-up.

Brumbies enforcer Auelua returns to starting XV

Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies enforcer Fotu Auelua will cap off one of the biggest weeks of his career when he returns to the starting XV for the blockbuster clash with the Queensland Reds on Saturday night.

Rugby Union

Familiar foe for Norton-Knight

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.

Force to be reckoned with against Brumbies, says Norton-Knight

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

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George Smith ready to set Brumbies record

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

Smith in exile for Lions Test series

Chris Dutton Wallabies great George Smith's chances of playing against the British and Irish Lions remain unclear because the ARU is yet to contact the flanker to gauge his interest.

Auelua and Sio among 11 Brumbies to join Wallabies camp

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' form may have wavered over the past month but Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is set to put faith in the Australian-conference leaders and invite a large chunk of the squad to a...

Union

Suntory ties may help Brumbies keep Smith for finals tilt

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies may have inadvertently enhanced their chances of retaining star George Smith for the remainder of the Super Rugby campaign by strengthening their bond with his Japanese club.

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Connolly adds to coaching intrigue

Chris Dutton Former Test coach John Connolly still wants an Australian to coach the Wallabies but admits if Ewen McKenzie is lured to Ireland, Jake White will rocket into contention for the job.

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Big back-rower has his own version of a wrecking ball tour

Chris Dutton Born in New Zealand of Samoan heritage and later raised in Sydney as a future Wallaby, rugby has taken Fotu Auelua around the world but it is South Africa that has launched his Super Rugby career.