The city of Aspen might have some objections, but Evergreen’s Whitey Nelson told his wife he would like to have his ashes become a permanent part of Wagner Rugby Stadium one day. “Aspen is magical to our family,” Nelson said.…
Rex Christensen, a 2011 Aspen High School graduate, called it a “gap in my life.” He is talking about his days as a college student at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a degree in global economics.…
With the Old Boys getting their chance to shine Thursday and Friday, the stage is now set for the main act to get underway today at the 49th annual Aspen Ruggerfest. “We’ve got a revitalized open this year. We got…
It took a dominant fourth match, but the Dark ‘n Stormy Misfits 45s side is right where it thought it would be — headed to Sunday’s championship match of the 49th annual Aspen Ruggerfest. “That’s what we are here for…
The expanded diversity of English accents and the extra testosterone permeating through Aspen this week can only mean one thing — Ruggerfest is back. In its 49th year, Aspen’s annual rugby tournament gets going Thursday and runs through Sunday at…
Summer school is in session. The Gentlemen of Aspen Graduate School of Rugby capped the summer semester Saturday afternoon with a rousing 74-7 victory over the Defiance Rugby Club of Glenwood Springs in a sun-drenched game at Wagner Park. The…
The Gentlemen of Aspen finally tasted defeat. After a summer string of rugby victories, the Gents of Aspen added three more victories last weekend. But in the championship game of the annual Ski Town Classic rugby tournament, the Gents dropped…
The undefeated Gentlemen of Aspen rugby team will take the stage Saturday on Aspen’s internationally famous rugby field — Wagner Park. The Aspen rugby club, which has played rugby at “Wagner Rugby Stadium” in downtown Aspen since the club was…
The Aspen Ruggerfest Committee is awarding the winners of the Open Division and the Masters Division $5,000.00 each at the 48th annual tournament. At the award ceremony immediately after the finals on Sunday, checks for $5,000.00 will be given to…
The Junior Gents traveled to Denver last weekend hoping to close out their rugby fifteens season in the fashion with which they had become accustomed. By winning their final game they were able to put to rest feelings of unfinished…