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! Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com For the ...

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! Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top ...

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. Check o...

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. Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates:...

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. Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.the...

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. Check out our website t...

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! VOTE in the Fantasy MLR 2025 TFR Manager's Choice Awards! If yo...

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! VOTE in the Fantasy MLR 2025 TFR Manager's Choice Awards! If you played in a fantasy MLR league this past season, let us know who you think should be walking...

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! Check out our website to stay up to...

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 o...

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! Check out our website ...

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! Check o...

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. Check out 'The Fantasy Ruckers Show on the "Rhode"' and relive the sights & sounds from the weekend starting at fan fest to the post-match celebration! Like, subscribe and comment to be...

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 pr...

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 ...

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! Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an acco...

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 s...

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 Ru...

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 14, 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 15, talk some betting plus much more. Get your first taste ...

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! Get your first taste of fantas...