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.

Live: Brumbies v Sharks

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Chris Dutton Follow all the action from Kings Park Stadium in Durban, as the Brumbies take on the Sharks.

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Brumbies blitz Sharks to set new Super Rugby record

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Chris Dutton DURBAN: The new generation ACT Brumbies have arrived as a genuine title contender and cemented their place in Super Rugby history as they romped to a superb win in South Africa on Sunday morning.

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What we learned: Sharks v Brumbies

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Stephen Moore on attack during the Super Rugby match between The Sharks and Brumbies at Kings Park on March 16, 2013 in Durban, South Africa (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton Coach Jake White reshuffled his winning forward pack to take on the Sharks.

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Brumbies prove they're a force with record win over Sharks

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Jesse Mogg after his try during the Super Rugby match between The Sharks and Brumbies at Kings Park on March 16, 2013 in Durban, South Africa (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Chris Dutton The new-generation ACT Brumbies have cemented their place in Super Rugby history and stamped themselves as a genuine title contender with a record-breaking win in Durban.

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Forget the sun, sand and surf - Brumbies feast on Sharks

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Chris Dutton It's easy to get sidetracked when you open the blinds and look out of your hotel window to glorious views of the ocean off the coast of Durban.

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Auelua set to wrestle Sharks for Brumbies

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Chris Dutton Brumbies coach Jake White wants Fotu Auelua to have a devastating impact in his first starting appearance of the season on Saturday in South Africa.

Tyro Brumbies prop ready to make his mark on Sharks duo

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Chris Dutton Rooming with a great is the perfect preparation for Scott Sio's starting debut and the ACT Brumbies prop insists he's ready to be thrown in against the ''Beast'' and the doctor on Sunday morning...

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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.

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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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George Smith ready to set Brumbies record

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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...

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

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

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Brumbies hope the original proves to be the best

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

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies' motto for the new generation is ''back to the future'' and Jake White is putting his faith in tried and tested combinations to get them back on track on Friday night.

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Brumbies stunned at death by Kings

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Cornell du Preez of the Kings scores a try 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 It was supposed to be an impossible match to lose and a chance for the ACT Brumbies to flex their Super Rugby muscle with a dominant performance.

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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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Four-try Stormers sweep past Brumbies

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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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Pocock injury leaves a sour taste as ACT hammer Tahs

Sport. Brumbies V Warratahs at the Canberra Stadium. George Smith comes on to replace injured David Pocock.. March 9th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Chris Dutton A perfect start to the season for the ACT has been offset by a potential season-ending injury to marquee recruit David Pocock.

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