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In the words of the Black Eyed Peas...Let's Get (MLR 2026) Started!!! Week 1 of Major League Rugby's 2026 season is FINALLY here, which means fantasy drafts have begun and the boys are here to help with your last minute prep. Matt and Ryan take you through a three-round mock draft, breakdown the opening weekend match between the California Legion and Anthem Rugby Carolina along with talking the latest around the league. Devin also joins the show to chat about his picks for the TFR Betting Challenge and a message to those competing against the defending champ in our listener league!<...

In a BEEFY episode, the boys take out their crystal ball, look into the future and reveal their predictions for the top five fantasy MLR players at each position! Ryan and Matt break out their notes, talk about who will be among the best players this MLR 2026 season and why they need to be on your watch list heading into fantasy drafts. It's also LAST CALL for anyone who wants to play fantasy MLR this season as they reveal the participants of this year's OG league!

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The boys get into the nitty gritty of the upcoming fantasy Major League Rugby season! From changes we will notice in the matches themselves (i.e. the Referee Review System) to a new fantasy MLR structure, Matt & Ryan react and discuss about all things new we will see in MLR 2026. They also give a teaser to their yearly position rankings with interesting tidbits they noticed from this year's crop of player and continue to get warmed up for MLR betting with some Six Nations and Super Rugby picks in the TFR Betting Challenge.

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The 2026 Major League Rugby season is less than a month away, the countdown to the upcoming fantasy MLR season has begun! And what better way to kickoff the month of March then to bring on a familiar name that makes his return to the fantasy rugby scene...MLR Stats and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley joins the show to chat about his outlook of the upcoming year, talks his favorite signings and announces he's back for some fantasy fun. Ryan and Matt also discuss the latest roster moves and continue to warm up their MLR betting chops in the...

We have a fantasy MLR rookie on our hands...but he certainly is not a rookie when it comes to playing in Major League Rugby...friend of the show and long-time MLR player Andrew Coe joins Ryan and Matt with an exciting announcement...the former RFCLA & New York Iron Workers winger is set to play fantasy MLR in 2026! the boys also chat about hanging up the pro rugby cleats, thoughts on the California Legion, the CBA and the outlook of the upcoming season!

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For the first-time in the nearly decade history of the league, Major League Rugby has a Collective Bargaining Agreement with its players. Ryan and Matt discuss the MLR/USRPA/MLRPA CBA, reacting and breaking down all the letters associated with the historic agreement. The Ye brothers also discuss the roster announcement of two more teams for MLR 2026, remaining wave of signings and some other rugby around the world in the TFR Betting Challenge. Plus, an update on how to participate in fantasy MLR for the upcoming season with a teaser of what's to come.

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As we get closer to another Fantasy Major League Rugby season, we anxiously wait for teams to be finalized! Ryan and Matt discuss the latest signings, many of which come from the California Legion, that has sparked our roster number tracker. You can probably guess which team lags behind and Matt ain't happy about it. 

The boys also discuss what USA Eagle's 2026 training camp roster reveals plus get their rugby betting chops going with the first TFR Betting Challenge of 2026 beginning with some Super Rugby & Six Nations.

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We have a rundown of questions for our special guest on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show! Former USA Eagle & host of The Rugby Rundown plus so much more, Will Hooley joins Ryan to chat about a crazy offseason, expectations for Major League Rugby 2026 and thoughts on the future of rugby in the US. Ryan also recaps all the latest signings plus their fantasy impact with Matt, along with chatting some fantasy football/fantasy MLR crossover with Devin!

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More Major League Rugby signings continue to come in as we narrow down the player field for the upcoming Fantasy MLR season! Ryan and Matt react to all the latest signings, team by team, and breakdown their fantasy impact. Devin also tells everyone why new MLR fans NEED to play fantasy rugby this season. 

And to round out the show, some juicy early predictions including who the boys think should be the number one overall pick this year and break the TFR curse!

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The Fantasy Ruckers are back for MLR 2026 better than ever, ready to take on another fantasy Major League Rugby season! Ryan, Matt and Devin catch up on everything that went down over the holiday season around the league, react to the news and discuss the fantasy impact. They, along with you, play "Guess Who?" with some of the faces that find themselves in new places. The boys are ready, are you ready for another year of making fantasy rugby a reality in MLR?

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We are sticking with the plan! With a schedule released for Major League Rugby 2026 and the flurry of signings continuing to pour in, the picture for fantasy MLR next season continues to become more clear. Ryan, Matt and Devin react to the schedule for MLR 2026, catchup on all the signings and discuss what it all means for fantasy MLR next year! 

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The dust has settled following the latest MLR team shakeup with the Utah Warriors becoming the latest team to exit the league...Ryan and Matt are joined by former Utah front-rower Emerson Prior to get insight into the situation, how it all played out, reaction to domestic eligibility rules plus much more. The boys also catch-up on all the latest flurry of signings with no shortage of familiar faces in new places!

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In a span of two weeks that includes a Utah withdrawal announcement, signings and departures of notable players, along with other Major League Rugby news, it's been a perfect reflection of an ongoing offseason that has been no-short of an emotional roller coaster. Ryan, Matt and Devin give their outlook on a league that now includes just six teams, breakdown the fantasy impact of the most recent notable signings and share how they will be approaching how they view MLR 2026 and beyond.

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Earlier this month, Major League Rugby confirmed that MLR 2026 is a go...teams have followed that announcement up with some big-time signings of notable names that are available following the loss of a handful of teams this offseason. Ryan, Matt and Devin react to the players that have found themselves new homes for the upcoming season and how it impacts the fantasy MLR landscape. 

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For the first-time all offseason, one that included team departures, mergers and tough conversations, Major League Rugby has addressed the future of the league. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt are joined by American Rugby Rising's Bill Baker to breakdown the statement and react to what it all means for the future of rugby in North America. 

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To officially turn the page to the 2026 fantasy MLR season, we celebrate the best of (and not so best of) the past season in our first-ever TFR Manager's Choice Awards! The people have spoken and from the 2025 fantasy MLR MVP and undrafted gem to the biggest bust and sleeper, we reveal the voting results! Ryan, Matt and Devin react to those results and also discuss the latest news including USA Rugby's Scott Lawrence remarks on the state of domestic rugby competition.

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When we, along with many other Major League Rugby fans, thought we were in the clear this crazy offseason, more bombshell news comes out...the Fantasy Ruckers react to the Houston Sabercats decision to not participate in MLR 2026 and are also joined by the team's young star Seth Smith to give us player insight into the situation. Ryan, Matt, Devin and Seth also reflect on his time with the cats and reveal his fantasy MLR ranking!

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The dust has settled this Major League Rugby offseason, and as fantasy sports pick up elsewhere, it's made us think about what we miss most of fantasy MLR...Ryan, Matt and Devin compare different fantasy sports, discuss the latest news from around the world of rugby and react to some of the latest international tests on the docket! 

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From a California merger to a big-time test between two cross-border rivals, Ryan and Matt are joined by friend of the show Andrew Coe to react to all that has happened so far this offseason. The Fantasy Ruckers also get player perspective from the longtime MLR vet on how fans should be feeling about the future of the league. From conversations about the 2025 MLR draft to of course getting fantasy ranking reaction, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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The offseason continues to get crazier and crazier as an MLR draft looms and the Fantasy Ruckers have a lot to say. This week, Ryan, Devin and Matt react to the all but confirmed rumors that the Miami Sharks will no longer be a part of Major League Rugby in 2026, what takeaways we may get from Thursday's collegiate draft plus take a quick trip down memory lane and reflect on the top five fantasy MLR predictions that were made ahead of the season. Matt and Ryan go head-to-head, who comes out on top in being the most accurate in...

A gold exit and merging teams made for a week filled with nightmarish news for Major League Rugby fans...and after digesting it all, the Fantasy Ruckers are ready to react. Ryan, Matt and Devin are joined by NOLA & Rugby Canada lock Callum Botchar to get player insight into the situation that resulted in the Gold's exit from MLR 2026. They also discuss the latest when it comes to the summer international tests plus get Botchar's reaction to some fantasy stats! 

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After a two-week break, the Fantasy Ruckers boys are recharged for the fantasy MLR offseason grind! Ryan, Matt and Devin catchup on everything that they've missed since the end of MLR 2025 and tease what's in store for listeners this offseason including the highly anticipated TFR Award...They are also joined by 3x champion and New England Free Jacks' Andrew Quattrin to talk about the past season, get the answer to the NEFJ's dynasty plus react to his and his teammates fantasy numbers!

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After memorable MLR championship festivities in Rhode Island, the Fantasy Ruckers boys reflect on a weekend that crowned the New England Free Jacks 2025 Major League Rugby Champions! Ryan and Matt discuss the final in Pawtucket, what players stood out to them and tease what is to come this offseason. 

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The Fantasy Ruckers team up with American Rugby Rising to kickoff the 2025 Major League Rugby Festivities! Ryan and Matt along with ARR's Bill Baker are LIVE at the MLR Fan Fest in Pawtucket to breakdown everything about the championship weekend. Special guests Forbes Sports Writer Vitas Carosella, MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks and Rugby Commentator Dallen Stanford join the special MLR championship show to talk about the season that was, the future of MLR and give their championship predictions!

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The boys are shipping out to Rhode Island for the 2025 MLR Championship! The Fantasy Ruckers are taking the show on the "Rhode" but first need to recap the exciting and dramatic Conference Finals weekend that was. Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the matches, what they noticed and how that will come into play in a bid for the MLR Shield. The boys are also joined by American Rugby Rising's Bill Baker to reveal details about the ARRxTFR trip to Rhode Island. Plus a tale-of-the tape breakdown between the New England Free Jacks and Houston Sabercats along with reacting to...

Major League Rugby's 2025 playoffs start off chalk with the higher seeds reigning supreme in the conference semifinals. Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the first weekend of elimination games and what it tells us heading into the conference finals. The boys also react to the latest news, discuss some exciting TFR news, make predictions and talk betting picks!

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The road to Rhode Island begins...the 2025 Major League Rugby playoffs are here and The Fantasy Ruckers are here to get you ready! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt reflect on the 2025 regular season following Round 17's matches, make their predictions for the playoffs plus who they think will raise the MLR shield this year. They also discuss the latest news and notes from around the league and make an exciting announcement ahead of the MLR championship match set for Pawtucket.

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There's a championship feel among The Fantasy Ruckers following the finale of the 2025 fantasy MLR season! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Devin along with a surprise appearance from Matt in Mexico, recap the weekend of matches that led some fantasy managers to glory and others to heartbreak. They discuss MLR 2025's Round 16 slate of matches, react to the latest news from around the league, have a BIG league update and predict the final week of the Major League Rugby season.

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The Fantasy MLR 2025 finals have arrived. It all comes down to one week to secure fantasy Major League Rugby glory. Ryan and Devin get everyone ready for the championship week with a reaction to what went down in MLR's Round 15, what top performers helped fantasy managers to a championship final, offer some waiver wire tips and preview the matchups going down in the final week of fantasy MLR. They also give their predictions for Week 16, talk some betting plus much more.

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The 2025 Fantasy MLR journey has come down to two weeks...the fantasy Major League Rugby playoffs are here! The best of the best fantasy teams now play for glory in hunting down a highly coveted fantasy MLR championship. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt recap the Round 14 of matches that locked in those teams, help prepare you for the most important waiver wire of the season, preview the matches to come this week, plus much more!

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The 2025 Fantasy MLR season has flown by...we are ALREADY heading into the FINAL week of the fantasy MLR regular season! It all comes down to this week for fantasy managers to make a final push to make playoffs after an exciting Round 13. Ryan, Matt and Devin (and an appearance of a special guest from the future), gets everyone prepared for on of the most important weeks in fantasy rugby. From top performances, waiver wire option and matchups coming up in Round 14, they give you everything you need to know to set yourself up for a BIG win. 

In what was one of the toughest fantasy Major League Rugby weeks for managers, Week 12 of MLR 2025 had it all. From mid-week clashes to interesting lineups, Ryan and Matt react to the tough test for fantasy MLR managers, reveal the week's top performers and give their best advice heading into another busy Week 13. The boys also discuss the best options on the waiver wire, discuss the latest news from around the league and talk a little bit about their betting picks. 

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After the most chaotic week of the Major League Rugby season, we have a chance to take a breath and reflect on everything fantasy MLR that went down! Ryan, Matt and Devin have a MLR 2025 Week 11 debrief and go over all the matches plus their top fantasy rugby performers. They also react to the latest big news, breakdown the trade deadline along with other news, waiver wire options and prepare themselves for another busy week ahead in Round 12.

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Let's keep the Major League Rugby fun going with some midweek chaos! From Week 10 to Week 11 in a blink of an eye, Ryan, Matt and Devin give their recap of everything that went down over the weekend along with reacting to the top fantasy MLR performers and jump right into some early week matches to begin Round 11. The boys also give their priority waiver wire picks, discuss the latest news and set the scene for the jam packed week of matches!

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One hundred and fifty episodes into this thing, Major League Rugby and Fantasy MLR continues to find ways to surprise us...on Episode 150, Ryan, Matt and Devin react to the unexpected results from the MLR 2025's Week 9 action and discuss how fantasy managers should adjust accordingly moving forward. The boys also talk about waiver wire options, the latest happenings from around the league, make early week 10 predictions plus much more!

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We're wiping the slate clean at the halfway point of the 2025 fantasy Major League Rugby season...Ryan and Matt recap Week 8's action and use everything they've seen so far to reassess their fantasy MLR predictions, thoughts and opinions for the second half of the year, including who they would take with the number one overall pick in a draft redo. They also give their best options on the waiver wire that have both short and long-term appeal, tease the upcoming Round 9 and guess some betting lines heading into the week.

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Points are feeling hard to come by to start MLR 2025, so the Fantasy Ruckers did some digging and look into some interesting fantasy MLR trends seven weeks into the season! Ryan, Matt and Devin react to their findings along with recapping Week 7's action and fantasy rugby top performers, discussing waiver wire options and look ahead to what's to come in Week 8!

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Playing any fantasy sport can be bitter sweet and that is no different for fantasy Major League Rugby...Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss their fantasy MLR weeks, recap the matches and the top performers from Week 6 and look at available waiver wire options. They also give an early teaser and their predictions heading into Week 7 along with their betting picks!

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A The Fantasy Ruckers Show host who was all talk gets put back in his place after an exciting Week 5 of Major League Rugby action! Ryan and Matt talk about their fantasy MLR weeks while breaking down the weekend's matches and top fantasy rugby performers. They also discuss some waiver wire gems that can be still be snatched up this week to bolster fantasy rosters along with teeing up a jam-packed Week 6!

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