The Fantasy Ruckers Show

What better way to usher in our 200th episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show then by breaking down a Major League Rugby semifinals weekend that broke not one but two total points playoff records! No shortage of points scored, BUT two very different stories...Ryan and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley recap the semifinal matches, give an early breakdown and prediction of the upcoming final between the C...

As we jump into the MLR 2026 playoffs, friend of the show and Major League Rugby champion Andrew Coe hops on the pod to give his player's perspective of the past season, his first fantasy MLR experience plus everything in between! He also gives his prediction for the upcoming semifinal matchups and sides with a familiar team to hoist some hardware. Check out our website to stay up to date wit...

The MLR 2026 playoff picture is set, the road to the Major League Rugby Shield begins this weekend...Ryan and James recap the dramatic regular season finale that locked in the postseason, discuss the fallout for all six teams plus give their playoff predictions. They set the playoff scene with everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's semi-finals! Check out our website to stay up to...

As we head into the final weekend of the MLR 2026 regular season, one last musical chair remains with three teams vying for the final spot into the playoffs! On this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, along with previewing all three matches with big implications in the Rucking Rundown, Ryan and Matt also (reluctantly) bring on the Rugby Wrap Up's Matt McCarthy and Zach Lanning t...

The second last weekend of the MLR 2026 regular season sealed the fate of those playing fantasy Major League Rugby; either championship glory or finals heartbreak...on this week's Quick Tap Recap episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, James and Ryan discuss everything that went down in the penultimate week of MLR 2026 from the playoff clinchers to the last remaining playoff musical chair left f...

Matty's words of advice for fantasy MLR managers heading into championship weekend?..."Be above the noise..." Find out what he means on this week's Rucking Rundown episode where he along with Ryan preview the matches coming up in MLR 2026's Week 10, give you some emergency backup waiver wire options to stash on benches for the weekend and give you other tips to best set yo...

A whole lot of what we already knew was confirmed in Week 9, including what Ryan and James think could be the best side in Major League Rugby history...In this week's Quick Tap Recap episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show to breakdown EVERYTHING that went down in Week 9 and how they feel about each team with just two weeks to go before MLR 2026 playoffs. They also discuss the top fantasy MLR per...

The Fantasy MLR playoffs are here, and with mighty that have fallen, new league members emerge for a shot at a fantasy rugby championship! On this week's Rucking Rundown episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt give their top waiver wire options, some of whom they think could be league winners, plus go through all of this weekend's MLR 2026 Week 9 matches to discuss their top s...

It only took until his second episode of co-hosting duties to claim his territory in fantasy MLR as NA Rugby DB's James Deeley takes down the TFR boys to snatch a playoff spot...and it all happened in MLR 2026's Week 8 that shook up the league's postseason picture! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and James recap the weekend's three matches, discuss...

As we head into the last week of the fantasy MLR regular season, some managers are scratching & clawing to book their ticket into the playoffs...while other managers look ahead to a fantasy championship title! On this week's Rucking Rundown episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt preview the full slate of Week 8 matches, give their take on how and who you can pickup to maximize...

Following a MLR 2026 Week 7 weekend that shook up Major League Rugby AND fantasy MLR, we usher in a new era of The Fantasy Ruckers Show with a special guest turned permanent collaborator! Like salt and pepper, bacon and eggs, and any other iconic pairing you can think of MLR stats joins forces with fantasy MLR with NA Rugby DB's James Deeley joining the TFR team as our weekly Quick Tap Recap...

Following what Ryan and Matt consider the toughest byemageddon in ALL the years they have been doing fantasy MLR, the boys recap the Week 6 matches and the players who came through when it mattered most. They also discuss the top five fantasy MLR players halfway through the season, breakdown how you can take advantage of the post-byemageddon waiver wire and give their too-early predictions of the...

The first and only byemageddon of MLR 2026 is here and its back with a vengeance...fantasy managers will be scrambling to the waiver wire to fill those lineups but no fret, The Fantasy Ruckers are here! After going over all of Week 5's top fantasy Major League Rugby performances, Ryan and Matt discuss the top options on the waiver wire to stream ahead of a Week 6 with just two matches. Devin...

After Week Four of MLR 2026, some fantasy managers are flying high after another round of some BIG time player performances! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt recap those fantasy stud outings, share their overall feelings on each team so far, plus give their thoughts and possible options on what has become a barren waiver wire heading into Week Five!  Check out...

It feels good to have fantasy MLR rollin' and the boys are ready to breakdown a full slate of week 3 matches that had our highest point scorers this season thus far! Ryan & Matt recap the weekend's top fantasy performers, share their thoughts on the early outlook of teams and give you some options for the first waiver wire of MLR 2026. Devin also joins the show to give some rookie ti...

There might have been only one match to open MLR 2026 but there surely is no shortage of stuff to talk about, and this week The Fantasy Ruckers bring on a couple special guests to join in on the discussion! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan is joined by fill-in co-host John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning to react to Week 1 of Major League Rugby along with breaking down wh...

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 talk...

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...

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&apos...

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 ann...

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 Calif...

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...

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 revea...

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,...

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 b...