The Fantasy Ruckers Show
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203 episodes
International Intrigue: MLR 2026 Impact of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, Growing the Game & International Tests
A record-breaking 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' finale on U.S. soil, sparks the conversation of growing the game, the impact on Major League Rugby and the momentum leading into the 2031/2033 Men's and Women's World Cup. Ryan and James react to the...
Drafting Optimism: MLR 2026 College Draft Reaction, Takeaways & Offseason Outlook
The 2026 Major League Rugby College Draft has come and gone, 14 of North America's next pro rugby stars have been selected and after days of reflecting it's time to talk about it...Ryan and James react to the players announced at last Thursday'...
WE BACK: MLR 2026 Offseason Quick Tap Recap, College Draft Prep & News Brief
The boys are back!!! After an offseason break, Ryan and James return with an episode that will get you all caught up ahead of this week's 2026 MLR College Draft. From discussion on the end to Anthem RC to international performances, they recap ...
Perfect Conclusion: MLR 2026 Championship Recap, Season Reflection & Offseason Ahead
The Chicago Hounds are your 2026 MLR Champions!!! A conclusion in the windy city that was a fitting ending to another Major League Rugby season. Ryan talks to NARugbyDB's James Deeley about his experience at the championship match and how it en...
Semifinals Shootout: Fantasy MLR 2026 Semis Quick Tap Recap, Finals Prediction & Scrummy Showdown
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 differen...
Player's Perspective: Fantasy MLR 2026 Reflection w/ Andrew Coe, Regular Season Thought & Playoff Predictions
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...
Playoff Scene Setter: MLR 2026 Regular Season Finale Recap, Fallout & Postseason Predictions
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 pl...
Last Musical Chair: Fantasy MLR 2026 Championship Shoutout w/ Rugby Wrap Up & Week 11 Preview
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 ma...
Penultimate Aftermath: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 10 Quick Tap Recap, Playoff Clinchers & Best Players
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 R...
Above the Noise: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 10 Rucking Rundown, Waiver Wire Backup & Championship Prep
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 Wee...
A League of their Own: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 9 Quick Tap Recap, Playoff Push & Team Evaluation
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 t...
Fallen Mighty: Fantasy MLR 2026 Rucking Rundown of Week 9 Matches, Waiver Wire Winners & Predictions
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 w...
Claiming Territory: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 8 Quick Tap Recap, Standings Shakeup & Playoff Implications
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'...
Scratching & Clawing: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 8 Preview, Playoff Push Prep & Waiver Wire Heroes
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...
A New Era: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 7 Match Recap & Stats Nuggets with NA Rugby DB's James Deeley
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 icon...
Survival of the Fittest: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 6 Heroes, Waiver Wire Options & Halfway Top Five
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 M...
Byemageddon Vengeance: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 5 Top Fantasy Performances & Waiver Wire Streamers
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 fant...
Flying High: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 4 Recap, Top Fantasy Studs & Barren Waiver Wire Picks
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...
Feelin' Good: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 3 Breakdown, Waiver Wire Options & Rookie Tips
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 though...
Sneak Peak: Fantasy MLR 2026 Week 1 First Taste, Opening Weekend & Week 2 Predictions
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...
Let's Get It Started: Fantasy MLR 2026 Mock Draft & Week 1 Kickoff Show
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...
Crystal Ball: Fantasy MLR 2026 Top Five Rankings, Predictions & Last Call
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 player...
Nitty Gritty: Fantasy MLR 2026 Rule Changes, Referee Review System & Other Latest News
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...
Call to Action: Fantasy MLR 2026 Countdown, MLR Stats' James Deeley Outlook & Latest News
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 ru...
Fantasy Rookie: Andrew Coe Plays Fantasy MLR 2026, Chats Pro Rugby Retirement & Season Outlook
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 ...