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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.

Waratahs captain loses race against time to hand Gilbert debut

Chris Dutton Waratahs skipper stand-in skipper Pat McCutcheon has lost his battle to be fit in time for Sunday's stoush with the Western Force with Northern Suburbs breakaway AJ Gilbert called up to make his...

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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

Waratahs v Brumbies - what we learned

Chris Dutton Five things we learned from the Waratahs' 28-22 win over the Brumbies.

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Hoiles warns of Waratahs revenge ambush

Chris Dutton Former ACT skipper Stephen Hoiles has warned the Brumbies to prepare for a revenge ambush in Sydney as the NSW Waratahs try to make amends for their early-season capitulation in Canberra.

Union

Waratahs eye Brumbies revenge: Crawford

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 unchanged for Waratahs

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have named an unchanged side for the first time this year for their clash with arch rivals the NSW Waratahs at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

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Steely ACT ignores slanging match with Waratahs

Chris Dutton It could be the calm before the storm or the nervous energy for a determined run to the Super Rugby play-offs, but the ACT Brumbies are avoiding a war of words with the NSW Waratahs.

Union

Brumbies tough out gritty win against Waratahs

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have survived the biggest scare of their Super Rugby revival but their finals drought is over.

Rugby

Cam Crawford released to Waratahs

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies have released winger Cam Crawford from the final year of his contract with the 23-year-old to join the NSW Waratahs for the next two Super Rugby seasons.

Union

Crawford chases game time at Waratahs

Chris Dutton Cam Crawford insists leaving the ACT Brumbies is the right move for his career as he searches for more game time and responsibility.

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White's men ready to face 'desperate' Waratahs

Chris Dutton IT'S BILLED as the ACT Brumbies' biggest rivalry but coach Jake White says his team risks getting ''thumped'' if it focuses on a ''war'' against the Waratahs at Canberra Stadium tomorrow night.

Union

Brumbies plan finals warm-up

Chris Dutton The ACT Brumbies will attempt to ignite their championship bid by taking on the Melbourne Rebels before the season resumes.

Union

Forgotten Brumby ready to roar

Chris Dutton Andrew Smith hopes to use the historic clash with the Lions to launch his bid for a place in the Super Rugby finals.

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What we learned: Brumbies v Rebels

Chris Dutton All the talking points from the round 17 clash at Canberra Stadium.

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Brumbies canter into finals

Chris Dutton The Brumbies have locked in top spot in the Australian conference, guaranteeing them a home final and their first appearance in the play-offs since 2004.

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Dismay for Deans as Tahs' Test trio hurt

Adrian Warren, Chris Dutton Wallabies coach Robbie Deans could be forgiven for wincing in unison with his Waratahs counterpart Michael Cheika as NSW suffered both insult and injuries in a season-shaping loss to the Crusaders.

Brumbies need to find killer edge: Gregan

Chris Dutton Two-time Super Rugby championship-winner George Gregan wants the ACT Brumbies to add a killer edge to their game as they close in on a drought-breaking finals appearance.