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Chris Dutton is the sports editor at The Canberra Times.

Brumbies move training base to Newcastle to escape Canberra smoke

Brumbies move training base to Newcastle to escape Canberra smoke

The franchise's facilities at the University of Canberra have been closed indefinitely as the bushfires cast a smoky pall over the nation's capital.

  • by Chris Dutton

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Holland staves off disaster to seal Australia's sevens spot at Tokyo

Holland staves off disaster to seal Australia's sevens spot at Tokyo

The men’s team had to come from behind to earn Olympic selection at a tournament in Fiji on Saturday, beating Samoa 19-12 with a last-minute try.

  • by Chris Dutton
Alaalatoa wants to finally get one over big brother when Wallabies face Samoa

Alaalatoa wants to finally get one over big brother when Wallabies face Samoa

Allan Alaalatoa has never beaten big brother Mike in their Super Rugby battles. So he's especially keen to get in a 'cheap shot' next weekend.

  • by Chris Dutton
'Still pinching myself': why selection means the world to Lealiifano

'Still pinching myself': why selection means the world to Lealiifano

Christian Lealiifano has more reasons than most to be overwhelmed by his inclusion in Michael Cheika's World Cup squad.

  • by Chris Dutton
Wallabies refuse to rush Pocock into action ahead of Bledisloe Cup

Wallabies refuse to rush Pocock into action ahead of Bledisloe Cup

The Wallabies superstar continues his rehabilitation race to be fit for the World Cup.

  • by Chris Dutton
Lealiifano completes fairytale return from leukaemia battle

Lealiifano completes fairytale return from leukaemia battle

Christian Lealiifano will cap his extraordinary recovery with a return to the Wallabies No.10 jersey on Saturday night.

  • by Chris Dutton
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Cotric pleads guilty, banned three matches for dangerous tackle

Cotric pleads guilty, banned three matches for dangerous tackle

Canberra Raider Nick Cotric has opted against fighting his high-profile charge for a dangerous throw on St George Illawarra's Tim Lafai.

  • by Chris Dutton
Brumbies go to pieces in face of Jaguares mauling
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Brumbies go to pieces in face of Jaguares mauling

Frustrating mistakes and shattered dreams  is the only way to sum up the abrupt end to the ACT Brumbies' title hopes on Saturday morning.

  • by Chris Dutton
Late-blooming Brumby rides off into the sunset

Late-blooming Brumby rides off into the sunset

The end of Josh Mann-Rea's unlikely career has flown under the radar among the departures of several Brumbies stars, a Super Rugby finals campaign and the Israel Folau drama engulfing the sport.

  • by Chris Dutton
Brotherly love: Brumbies surprise Lealiifano ahead of milestone semi

Brotherly love: Brumbies surprise Lealiifano ahead of milestone semi

Christian Lealiifano was presented with his jersey by brother Eddie ahead of his 150th and potentially last appearance for the Brumbies.

  • by Chris Dutton
Trio set to appeal ban after horse dies

Trio set to appeal ban after horse dies

Barbara Joseph and Matt and Paul Jones are set to appeal a four-month suspension for failing to provide veterinary treatment to a sick horse.

  • by Chris Dutton

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