The Raptors finished the fall season undefeated running the table with eight wins.  The Raptors started the season with a complete dismantling of the Oregon Sports Union (76- 19) who traveled to Infinity Park from Portland, Oregon.  The Raptors next traveled to Omaha, to compete in a friendly with former league foe the Greater Area Touring Side (GOATS), for a much anticipated match as the Raptors scraped by in a close win over the GOATS last spring.  The GOATS thought they would have the upper hand in this rematch, but the Raptors were to swift running in six tries to one for the 41 – 5 win.

League play followed the trip to Nebraska as the Raptors took on the always difficult Denver Highlanders at Infinity Park.  The match was close early but the Raptors applied the pressure to come away with a 34-19 win and four league points.  Next up was a trip to Boulder and a comprehensive victory 52 – 7.

Back in the friendly confines of Infinity Park the Raptors faced the visiting Kansas City Blues.  The Blues were coming off an impressive win over Aspen and looked to bring their powerful forward oriented game to the Raptors.  The Raptors were able to utilize their speed and pace to run away with the win, going up 28 – 3 at half and finishing just as strong 55 – 8.  Local rival, the Denver Barbarians were up next and in a physically contested match the Raptors emerged victorious 31 – 11 for their final league win of the fall.  The Raptors finished league with four wins and 23 points to just lead the Barbarians, who are nipping at their wings.

The Raptors completed the season with two friendlies playing the Albuquerque Aardvarks and the Dallas Harlequins at Infinity Park.  The Aardvarks were undone 79 – 38 but demonstrate some very elusive runners and a no quit attitude. The best match of the season was saved for last as the Raptors took on the Dallas Harlequins on a warm November night in front of 1300 plus rugby supporters.  In a match that was extremely physical the Raptors were up 10 – 9 at half one converted try and a penalty verse three penalties.  Had both teams’ kickers been more accurate the score could have been much different.  The second half saw the Raptors score two early trys, and then fight off the powerful onslaught of the hard running Harlequins for a well earned 22 – 16 win.

The Raptors enter the offseason training on an extensive conditioning program developed by strength and conditioning Coach Nico Rithner.  The team will be back on the pitch February 26 against the Denver Barbarians.