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The Fantasy Ruckers ShowThe Boys are Back: Fantasy MLR 2025 Offseason Kickoff with NEFJ's Andrew QuattrinAfter 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 out 'The Fantasy Ruckers Show on the "Rhode"' and relive the...
2025-07-221h 25The Fantasy Ruckers ShowChampionship Hangover: Fantasy MLR 2025 NEFJ Wields the Shield, Final Thoughts & Offseason OutlookAfter 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 entered in a chance to win one of the last remaining limited T...
2025-07-0144 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowShipping out to Rhode Island: Fantasy MLR 2025 Conference Finals & Championship Tale of the TapeThe 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...
2025-06-251h 05The Fantasy Ruckers ShowPlayoff Prophecy: Fantasy MLR 2025 Conference Semifinals, Season Reflection & PredictionsThe 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.Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in...
2025-06-101h 13The Fantasy Ruckers ShowWinner's Circle: Fantasy MLR 2025 Week 16 Recap, Championship Celebrations & Week 17 PredictionsThere'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.Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the...
2025-06-041h 24The Fantasy Ruckers ShowAnd So it Begins: Fantasy MLR 2025 Week 14 Recap, Waiver Wire Essentials & Week 15 Playoff PrepThe 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 fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge...
2025-05-201h 35The Fantasy Ruckers ShowWhere are the Points?: Fantasy MLR 2025 Week 7 Recap, Fantasy Trends, Waiver Wire & Week 8 PrepPoints 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!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an accountCheck out our website to stay...
2025-04-011h 31The Fantasy Ruckers ShowThe Mighty have Fallen: Fantasy MLR 2025 Week 5 Breakdown, Waiver Wire Gems & Teeing up Week 6A 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!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an...
2025-03-181h 27The Fantasy Ruckers ShowUp and Onward: Fantasy MLR 2025 Week 4 Action, Waiver Wire Streamers & Week 5 PredictionsIn a jam-packed Week 4 that included big wins and tough losses, we move up and onward in the world of fantasy MLR and prepare for our second bye-mageddon in just five weeks. Ryan, Matt and Devin recap Week 4's action, give their waiver wire streaming options heading into Week 5 and also predict their winners for the upcoming week. From fantasy MLR players to look out for to some sneaky plays, the boys got you covered on another episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly...
2025-03-111h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowEarly Warmup: Fantasy MLR 2025 Outlook, Western Conference Squads and Latest NewsThe Fantasy Ruckers are back from their holiday break, and there's a whole bunch of catching up to do! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin recap and react to all the news that went down over the last month. Plus, with the flurry of signings continuing to come in, the boys break it all down by having a look at confirmed squads, starting with the teams in the West! Preparation for the 2025 Fantasy MLR season begins NOW...Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy...
2024-12-111h 18The Fantasy Ruckers ShowNews Flash: Fantasy MLR 2024 Parallels and Latest News & NotesIt may be the offseason but there's some Major League Rugby news gossip to talk about! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin react to the possible exit of the Dallas Jackals plus other news and notes coming from the MLR and the rugby world. Also, with fantasy football and the Fantasy Ruckers Gridiron League in full swing, the boys talk about parallels between fantasy football and fantasy MLR! Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.t...
2024-09-1846 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowSeason Wrap Up: 2024 MLR Championship Reaction, Latest News and Betting OffseasonThe 2024 Major League Rugby Season has come and gone with the New England Free Jacks crowned champions in back-to-back seasons! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin give their thoughts on the championship match and reflect on the exciting season that was. They also go over some of the latest news and notes from around the league. Devin and Ryan also go head-to-head in our newest Triple D challenge when it comes to wagering on rugby. Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! S...
2024-08-0951 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowPlayoff Drama: Fantasy MLR 2024 Conference Semi's Recap, Finals Preview & Weekly Challenge UpdateThere was no shortage of playoff drama in a wild opening weekend for the 2024 Major League Rugby playoffs. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Vandy and Matt recap all that went down in the MLR Conference Semi's, look-ahead to what's to come in the conference finals, and give an update to the playoff weekly challenge that's in full swing. They also talk OVAL3 and betting strategies with two weeks of MLR matches left to play.Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on...
2024-07-2452 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowPlayer Perspective: Fantasy MLR 2024 Rankings Reveal, Season Reflection & Playoff Picks with RFCLA's Andrew CoeThe 2024 MLR playoffs are upon us and we bring on a special guest this week to join us for our official predictions! RFCLA's Andrew Coe joins Ryan, Matt and Devin on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show to talk about the upcoming playoff matchups, reflect on the 2024 Major League Rugby season, insight into the first season for Los Angeles, international break action plus much more. Ryan and Matt also talk OVAL3 prep heading into the playoffs, plus get you ready for your betting picks this weekend!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing...
2024-07-161h 29The Fantasy Ruckers ShowWanna Play a Game?: Fantasy MLR 2024 Team of the Year, TOTW Trivia & Major League Rugby PlayoffsVandy and Matt are back in the house, and this week The Fantasy Ruckers Show welcomes them back with a game! They, along with Ryan, reveal the Fantasy Ruckers Team of the Year and in doing so play TFR Team of the Week trivia that brings up some interesting insight into the world of Fantasy Major League Rugby! The boys also give their early MLR playoff thoughts, react to the latest news and notes, talk OVAL3 and their predictions on the playoff MLR betting odds. Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy...
2024-07-111h 17The Fantasy Ruckers ShowVictory Parade: Fantasy MLR 2024 Champ Crowning, Week 18 Recap & MLR Playoff Talk ft. Rugby MorningIt's time to crown this year's Fantasy Ruckers OG League Champion, after announcing the winners of the 2024 fantasy MLR season last week. Ryan is joined by guest host, Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick, to celebrate his first fantasy MLR championship title plus helps recap the Week 18 that was, discuss the latest rumors, news and notes from around the league, give some early MLR playoff thoughts plus reflect on the season. Ryan also gives his OVAL3 strategies to keep in mind heading into the playoffs on this week's OVALYe with Vandy presented by OVAL3 and his MLR playoff betting outlook in...
2024-07-021h 30The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBoys Going Rogue: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 16 Recap, Waiver Wire & Week 17 Fantasy Playoffs Finals PrepThe boys have gone rogue heading into the FINAL week of fantasy MLR this 2024 season! With Ryan out of town, Matt and Devin takeover The Fantasy Ruckers Show and from a recap of Week 16 to a look ahead of the matchups in Week 17, they get you ready for your fantasy MLR playoff final matchups upcoming this week! Plus, they dish out some waiver wire advice, talk OVAL3 in the OVALYe with Vandy presented by OVAL3 segment and some upcoming bets in Devin's Degenerate Dambles.Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers...
2024-06-191h 28The Fantasy Ruckers ShowStage is Set: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 15 Review, Waiver Wire & Week 16 Fantasy Playoffs PrepThe stage is set for fantasy Major League Rugby managers with fantasy playoffs upon us. It's now do or die but don't you worry, the Fantasy Ruckers are here to get you prepared with a review of all that went down in Week 15, playoff waiver wire advice, and a look-ahead to Week 16 matchups. The boys also discuss their OVAL3 journey in this week's OvalYe with Vandy presented by OVAL3 segment and breakdown possible picks in Devin's Degenerate Dambles. Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our...
2024-06-121h 35The Fantasy Ruckers ShowPlayoff Hunt: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 14 Recap, Waiver Wire & Regular Season Finale Week 15 PreviewThe playoff hunt is on as we enter the final matchup week of the fantasy MLR 2024 season! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss all that went down in Week 14, highlight the top fantasy performers and layout some waiver wire advice ahead of a pivotal week for fantasy MLR managers. They also predict what is to come in Week 15 along with our first OvalYe with Vandy presented by OVAL3 segment and Devin's Degenerate Dambles. Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign u...
2024-06-041h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowCrunch Time: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 13 Bye-Mageddon Recap, Waiver Wire & Week 14 PredictionsIt's crunch time as the fantasy Major League Rugby regular season matchups dwindle down and the playoff race heats up! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the wild byemageddon weekend, this week's crucial waiver wire and predict what's to come in Week 14, all of which has BIG implications. The Fantasy Ruckers also have been given a new challenge they will share in an exciting announcement about testing more of the fantasy MLR waters!Join us at 8:15pm ET on Tuesday for the challenge by OVAL3 to create a winning...
2024-05-281h 24The Fantasy Ruckers ShowNew Names, New Faces: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 12 Recap, Bye-Mageddon Waiver Wire & Week 13 ReviewPlenty of first-time The Fantasy Ruckers Team of the Week honorees after an exciting Week 12 as we head into our second bye-mageddon of the 2024 season! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Devin got your survival kit for the challenging but pivotal week for fantasy MLR managers. They also recap the weekend that was, go over the latest news and notes from around the league and make their predictions heading into Week 13!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to...
2024-05-211h 20The Fantasy Ruckers ShowWild Weekend: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 8 Breakdown, Middy Awards, Waiver Wire & Week 9 Look AheadIt was a wild weekend of fantasy MLR action with Major League Rugby's Week 8 having a little bit of everything from big-time performances to unexpected upsets. This week, Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown Week 8 and dish out some highly coveted TFR Team of the Week honors, announce nominations for their mid-season awards winners, give their waiver wire advice, plus look ahead to MLR 2024's Week 9. They also introduce The Fantasy Ruckers NEW Triple D segment...tune in to find out what it's all about!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers...
2024-04-241h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowNext Level Analytics: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 7 Recap, Suspension Reaction, Waiver Wire & Week 8 PreviewYou know how much we love our stats here at The Fantasy Ruckers, and we may have just taken it to the next level with analytics that may make our league members even better fantasy MLR managers! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin make an announcement about expanding the TFR team to the world of fantasy MLR analytics, on top of recapping the Week 7 that was, dish out some waiver wire advice and look ahead to Week 8. From trades to suspensions, the boys also discuss the latest news and notes from around...
2024-04-161h 29The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBIG Carry: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 6 Recap, Waiver Wire Decisions & Week 7 PredictionsIt was a week to remember for front rowers in the world of fantasy MLR, with the BIG BOYS showing up in Week 6 to carry fantasy Major League Rugby teams to victory! Ryan and Matt recap the weekend and its top fantasy performers, discuss waiver wire decisions on who should be dropped and added to rosters and give their predictions on the exciting Week 7 to come. They also discuss the latest news and notes from around the league plus give their weekly Fantasy Ruckers Leagues update. Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the...
2024-04-091h 20The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSlugfest Survival: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 5 Breakdown, Waiver Wire Considerations & Week 6 PreviewBYE-MAGEDDON DID NOT DISAPPOINT...the four matches in Major League Rugby's Week 5 were slug fests, with no shortage of points which boded well for fantasy MLR league managers on a tough bye-mageddon week! Ryan and Matt breakdown the Week 5 that was, discuss some waiver wire considerations when it comes to both drop and pick-up candidates and look-ahead to an exciting Week 6. They also recap the latest news and notes from around the league and provide your weekly The Fantasy Ruckers leagues update!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge...
2024-04-021h 28The Fantasy Ruckers ShowLooming Bye-mageddon: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 4 Recap, Streaming Advice & Week 5 PreparationAfter a full-slate of matches in Major League Rugby's Week 4, the first Bye-mageddon of the 2024 season is upon fantasy MLR managers...and The Fantasy Ruckers are here to get you prepped! Ryan and Devin recap the Week 4 that was full of exciting and not so exciting matches. Plus, in what is most likely the most important waivers to date for fantasy MLR managers, Ryan and Devin give you streaming options for bye-mageddon that can be scooped up on the wire. They also look-ahead to Week 5 with their predictions and give an update on all the latest going on in...
2024-03-261h 24The Fantasy Ruckers ShowOne to One Hundred: CENTURY CELEBRATION, Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 3 Recap, Waiver Wire Advice & Week 4 PreviewThe Fantasy Ruckers Show has reached 100 episodes! On this special occasion, Ryan, Matt and Devin celebrate the 100 episode journey of making fantasy rugby a reality in Major League Rugby with a special one to one hundred segment on under the radar players heading into the 2024 fantasy MLR season! They also recap MLR's Week 3 matches and top performances and dish out their Team of the Week honors. Plus, the boys give tips and players to look out for on this week's waiver wire watch segment and preview the matches to come in Week 4! A BIG THANK YOU to...
2024-03-191h 23The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFull Swing: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 2 Full Slate, Waiver Wire Watch & Week 3 Look-AheadA full slate of matches across Major League Rugby in Week 2 made for a busy and exciting weekend of fantasy MLR! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin recap all that went down in MLR 2024's Week 2 and highlight this week's The Fantasy Ruckers Team of the Week honorees. They also give some insight into names to look out for on this week's waiver wire plus, look-ahead to matches lined up for Week 3!Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on...
2024-03-131h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowExpect the Unexpected: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 1 Drama, Waiver Wire Rush & Week 2 PreviewThe craziness that comes with the fantasy MLR did not disappoint to open up the 2024 season! From unexpected decisions in Week 1's starting lineups off the get go to the results in the past weekend's matches, there was no shortage of surprises. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt breakdown all the Week 1 drama and discuss what all went down in the world of fantasy MLR. They also give their tips and list of players to keep an eye out for in what should be a busy waiver-wire leading into another busy slate of...
2024-03-061h 29The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSeason Kickstarter: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 1 Preview, Drafting Trends & Latest News and NotesFantasy MLR Drafts are all but wrapped up, teams are getting finalized and Week 1 of MLR 2024 is just around the corner to kick start the road to a fantasy Major League Rugby championship...on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin get you all set for your fantasy MLR journey, talk trends from the past week of drafts and go over the latest happenings from around the league. The Supreme Commissioner also has a BIG-TIME announcement for those who want to still dip their toes in fantasy MLR this season along with some important...
2024-02-261h 12The Fantasy Ruckers ShowLook Good, Play Good: MLR 2024 Team Kits Rankings, Fantasy MLR Details & Latest NewsThe Fantasy Ruckers reveal what teams they think will be looking the best on the pitch for MLR 2024, in this year's team kit rankings! Ryan and Matt rank the recently revealed MLR jerseys from worst to first and give their thoughts on what works and what doesn't. From the announcement of Anthem Rugby Carolina and the revamped 2024 schedule, they also discuss the latest news from around the league. More details on how to join fantasy MLR for the 2024 season is also announced!Fill out the following google form if you are interested in joining a league for...
2024-01-221h 08The Fantasy Ruckers ShowOffseason Insight: BIG Fantasy MLR 2024 News & RFCLA's Andrew Coe on Wild OffseasonWho better to talk about the wild Major League Rugby offseason that a player who was in the thick of it himself...RFC Los Angeles' Andrew Coe joins the Fantasy Ruckers Show to give his insight into the withdrawal of the New York Ironworkers, the dispersal draft and outlook of one of the league's newest teams. Ryan, Matt and Vandy also reveal BIG fantasy MLR news as part of a big step forward in getting fantasy MLR to the masses for 2024!Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top...
2024-01-161h 11The Fantasy Ruckers ShowNew Year, New League: Fantasy MLR 2024 Late Team Addition & Early MLR Squad BreakdownThe Fantasy Ruckers are back in 2024 for another exciting fantasy MLR season! With a lot of new faces in new places for MLR 2024, Ryan and Matt have an early look at the most current Major League Rugby rosters and what it means for fantasy MLR. They also discuss the rumors of a late team addition to the league along with other latest news that broke during the holiday season!Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.comFor...
2024-01-081h 22The Fantasy Ruckers ShowShocking Exit: Fantasy MLR 2023 Reaction to Toronto Arrows MLR 2024 Withdrawal & Other Latest NewsThe Fantasy Ruckers are back from their Thanksgiving holiday break, and there is no shortage of news to catch up on INCLUDING the shocking exit of the Toronto Arrows and their withdrawal from the upcoming Major League Rugby season. Ryan and Matthew both react to the unexpected decision and breakdown the fantasy impact. They also catch up on the latest news and roster moves from around the league from the past two week.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com
2023-12-041h 00The Fantasy Ruckers ShowLeague Shakeup: Fantasy MLR 2023 Major League Rugby Format Changes, Latest Roster Moves & Thanksgiving FixingsWhat does a Thanksgiving turkey and a fantasy MLR back-row or center player have in common?...On a Thanksgiving edition of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt explain what your Thanksgiving fixings have to do with fantasy MLR positions. They react to the BIG changes in Major League Rugby format ahead of the 2024 season and discuss the impact it could have on fantasy MLR. They also recap all the latest roster moves from around the league from the past week.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top...
2023-11-201h 03The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBusts & Steals: Fantasy MLR 2023 Draft Busts & Steals, Latest News and NotesOn this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show it's all about the fantasy imposters and the players who were the real deal but just didn't know it yet...Ryan and Matt take a look back at the 2023 Fantasy Ruckers League draft and breakdown the busts and steals of the draft and how it changes the outlook for the 2024 fantasy MLR season. They also discuss the latest news and notes from around the league during a busy off-season.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league...
2023-11-071h 34The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFlying First Five: Unveiling the Top Fantasy MLR 2023 Fly-HalvesOn this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, we are talking about the kicking monsters, the ball distributers...the best fantasy Major League Rugby fly-halves of the 2023 season. Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss what's common amongst the best fantasy first five-eights in the MLR and what sets them apart from the rest. They also breakdown all the big roster moves that happened over the course of the past week and other latest news from around the league.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league...
2023-09-131h 02The Fantasy Ruckers ShowTackling Machines: Revealing the Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Back RowersOn this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show it's all about the best tackling machines and the fantasy point scorers in the forward pack...the best fantasy MLR back row players from the 2023 season. Ryan and Matt breakdown the top 5 list, reflect on their pre-season predictions and talk about what it all means for the back row position in the world of fantasy MLR moving forward.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.comFor the video...
2023-08-301h 00The Fantasy Ruckers ShowDraft Schooling: Talking Major League Rugby 2023 Collegiate Draft w/ Rugby Morning & Revealing Top 5 Fantasy MLR LocksOn this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin go to draft school with John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning. Fitz gives his insight into the 2023 MLR Collegiate Draft results and the takeaways on the league's newest players that fantasy managers need to keep an eye on for the 2024 fantasy MLR season. The boys also continue their off-season final fantasy ranking reveal with a breakdown of the top five fantasy second rowers from the past season.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and...
2023-08-231h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBig Boy Five: Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Front Rowers and Collegiate Draft DiscussionThe Fantasy Ruckers 2023 Top Fantasy MLR Player Ranking Reveal continues and this week it's all about the big boys. Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the top 5 fantasy MLR front rowers from the 2023 season and the outlook it gives for the future at the position in the world of fantasy rugby. They also take a look back and compare the 2023 final ranking to the front row predictions Ryan and Matt made at the beginning of the season. Plus, with the upcoming collegiate draft, there is no shortage of news, notes and roster moves to discuss as well. Check o...
2023-08-161h 00The Fantasy Ruckers ShowRanking Revealed: Fantasy MLR 2023 Top 10 Players In-depth Look & Latest News CatchupThe Fantasy Ruckers are back after a two-week break...they've crunched the numbers and there are some juicy fantasy rankings from the 2023 season to reveal over the coming weeks! On this week's episode, Ryan, Matt and Devin kick-off the rankings reveal with the top 10 overall fantasy MLR players from the past season. They take an in-depth look at the list, share their thoughts and compare it to the top 10 from 2022. Plus, from a team on the move to the upcoming collegiate draft, there is no shortage of news from around the league they catchup on. Check out...
2023-08-091h 09The Fantasy Ruckers ShowQ the Champ: Fantasy MLR 2023 New England Free Jack's Hooker Andrew Quattrin Talks Championship SeasonAfter our first weekend WITHOUT Major League Rugby, the fantasy MLR withdrawal is starting to build...but no fret, the Fantasy Ruckers are here to satisfy that craving ALL off-season long! This week, one of MLR's newest champions, New England Free Jacks hooker Andrew Quattrin, comes back on the show and joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to talk about his championship season and journey to the top. They also get his reaction to his 2023 fantasy player ranking (SPOILER: With the new stat additions, he is MUCH happier about his 2023 ranking than his 2022 finish) and his thoughts on other top...
2023-07-201h 11The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSweet Sweet Revenge: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge Winner Reveal & Championship RecapWhat a way to wrap up the 2023 fantasy MLR season! A spectacular Major League Rugby Championship shakes up the #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge which went down to the wire. The final results are now in and the time has arrived to announce this year's challenge winner! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan reveals the 2023 Fantasy Ruckers Playoff Challenge champion (Hint: This year's winner got some sweet revenge.), and breaks down the 2023 MLR Final with Matt and Devin. They also discuss the match's top fantasy performers and give way to early predictions on what it may mean for the 2024...
2023-07-1357 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowChallenge Finale: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge Update, Conference Final Recap & Championship PreviwThe championship Major League Rugby final is here which means there is one more week to decide who comes out on top in the #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge! On this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt give a playoff challenge update and look at where it stands heading into the final week. They give a breakdown of the past weekend's he conference final matches and its top fantasy performers and preview the upcoming championship final with their final predictions. Latest #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge results and standings can be found on discord AND our social media channels!...
2023-07-0651 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowChallenge Accepted: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge & Interview with Website Mastermind Alistair Kirsch-PooleWill you accept the challenge of getting your first taste of fantasy Major League Rugby? On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt bring back the Fantasy Ruckers Playoff challenge for the final two rounds of the 2023 MLR playoffs and breakdown all that you need to know to participate. Alistair Kirsch-Poole, the mastermind behind our website thefantasyruckers.com, also joins the show to talk about everything that went into creating the site and the journey behind it. Plus, the Fantasy Ruckers recap the first round of the 2023 MLR playoffs and preview the exciting conference final...
2023-06-281h 14The Fantasy Ruckers ShowPlayoff Survivors: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 15 Discussion, Fantasy Playoff Semi-finals & Round 16 PreviewThe Fantasy Major League Rugby semi-finals are upon us, meaning only 4 teams remain to duke it out for the Fantasy Ruckers League Championship! Ryan and Matt discuss MLR's fantasy point packed Round 15 that made for an exciting first round of fantasy MLR playoffs, talk latest Major League Rugby news and waiver-wire advice and preview the upcoming Round 16 of matches that will decide who will meet in the Fantasy MLR championships!Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com...
2023-05-311h 10The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBooking a Playoff Ticket: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 13 Recap, Weekly Top Performers & Round 14 PreviewIt's the FINAL round of the fantasy Major League Rugby season...some have already clinched their playoff spot, others are on standby hoping to make it to the fantasy MLR postseason, and this week will decide it all. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Devin talk about the past weekend's Round 13 matches and its top performers, plus get you all set up for the final fantasy regular season matchups of the year and discuss what's at stake! Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats...
2023-05-171h 06The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFinal Countdown: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 12 Breakdown, Waiver-wire Strategy and Round 13 PreviewThe FINAL COUNTDOWN begins to the fantasy Major League Rugby playoffs...and with only two weeks remaining in the fantasy MLR regular season, the playoff race could not be any tighter. On this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin get you all prepared for the final stretch with a breakdown of this past weekend's top fantasy performers, a look at waiver-wire strategies at the tail end of the season and a preview of the upcoming Round 13 that has a lot on the line. Check out our website to stay up to date...
2023-05-101h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBye-Mageddon: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 10 Recap, Waiver-wire Tips and Latest MLR News & SigningsBye-Mageddon is here! 4 teams are on bye in Major League Rugby's Round 11 making it a tough week for Fantasy MLR Managers...but, no fret, on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt give managers some helpful tips on how to navigate the byes and what to look out for on the waiver-wire. They also recap all that went down in Round 10, the top fantasy performers, discuss the incident that has taken the league by storm, breakdown all the latest MLR signings and make their predictions for Round 11. Check out our website to stay u...
2023-04-261h 23The Fantasy Ruckers ShowMid-Season Drama: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 8 Review, Top 10 Players & Round 9 PredictionsAn exciting Round 8 of the 2023 Major League Rugby season made for a fun weekend of fantasy MLR...shaking up the competition in the Fantasy Ruckers league and causing some mid-season drama. Ryan and Matt recap the performances from all of Saturday's matches, reveal the top 10 fantasy MLR players midway through the season and make their predictions for Round 9. They also discuss the latest news from around the league INCLUDING an update to a new fantasy game coming to the MLR.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players...
2023-04-121h 21The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFull Slate: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 7 Breakdown, Revealing Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R8 Look-aheadFantasy MLR managers had their full strength lineups in Major League Rugby's Round 7 with a full slate of games over the weekend, something that hasn't happened since Week 1 of MLR 2023. Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the busy weekend of matches, discuss the top player performances and reveal how that shook up the latest results in the Fantasy Ruckers League. They also chat about the hottest players available on the waiver-wire and look-ahead to the exciting matchups scheduled for Round 8.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and...
2023-04-051h 20The Fantasy Ruckers ShowTurning Tables: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 6 Recap, Talking Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R7 PredictionsMajor league Rugby's Round 6 matches showcasing the two types of matches when it comes to fantasy MLR, one that fantasy managers love and the other not so much...and you can probably guess it has a lot to do with the number of points being scored...Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the matches from the past weekend and discuss their fantasy implications, plus talk about the top fantasy performers, the latest players available on the waiver-wire and give their predictions for Round 7. Matt and Devin also keep their winning ways going in the official Fantasy Ruckers League...have the...
2023-03-291h 20The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSmashing Points: MLR 2023 Round 5 Recap, Top Performers, Waiver-wire & R6 Look-AheadPoints records in the world of fantasy MLR get smashed in Major League Rugby's Round 5. Ryan and Matt recap the past weekend's matchups that led to the flurry of points scored, talk about the players who scored them, discuss any remaining pick-ups that are out on this week's waiver-wire and preview the matchups in Round 6. They also highlight the Fantasy Ruckers League competition that is heating up after BOTH hosts, Matt and Devin, rack up wins in the same week for the first time in what feels like an eternity...Check out our website to stay up...
2023-03-221h 14The Fantasy Ruckers ShowExpect the Unexpected: MLR 2023 Round 4 Breakdown, Top Players, Waiver-wire & R5 PreviewSome shocking results in Round 4 of MLR 2023 that had some BIG fantasy Major League Rugby implications. Ryan and Matt breakdown those matchups from the past weekend, talk about the top fantasy performers, go over some of the hottest names on this week's waiver-wire and preview the matches coming in Round 5. Commissioner Ye also recaps the latest in the Fantasy Ruckers League that has an unfamiliar name sitting a top of the standings... Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com
2023-03-151h 22The Fantasy Ruckers ShowNobody's Perfect: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 3 Top Performers, Waiver Wire Latest & Match Look-AheadNobody stays perfect after Round 3 of the fantasy Major League Rugby season with no undefeated teams remaining in the official Fantasy Ruckers League but the competition keeps on heating up! Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown all the top fantasy MLR performers that shook up the league from this past weekend. They also discuss the latest on the waiver-wire and look-ahead to the matchups to come in Round 4.Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.comFor the video...
2023-03-081h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSetting the Tone: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 1 Breakdown, Top Performers & Waiver Wire PickupsFantasy Major League Rugby in 2023 starts off with a BANG, setting the tone for what should be an exciting season! The new stats and new website have proven to be game changer with some the Fantasy Ruckers League members starting off hot and some not so much. On this week's episode, Ryan and Matt react to the opening MLR weekend, breakdown the Round 1 matches and its top fantasy performers along with revealing their priority waiver wire pickups ahead of Round 2!Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players...
2023-02-221h 25The Fantasy Ruckers ShowTime for Business: Fantasy MLR Draft Reflection, Round 1 Preview & PredictionsThe 2023 Major League Rugby season is FINALLY here and it's time to get to business...on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt give their first week breakdown of the season, discussing everything you need to know about the opening MLR week from a fantasy rugby perspective along with their round 1 predictions, They also take a look back at the biggest surprises and storylines from the 2023 Fantasy Ruckers League draft and how league managers set their teams up for a run at this year's fantasy MLR championship! For the video version of the...
2023-02-151h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowSet the Foundation: 2023 Fantasy MLR Drafting Strategies, Mock Draft & League UpdateOur fantasy MLR DRAFT DAY is less than a week away and The Fantasy Ruckers are here with some drafting tips to help managers set the proper foundation for a possible run at a fantasy MLR championship in 2023. From a three-round mock draft to reflecting on the busts and steals from our inaugural fantasy Major League Rugby draft in 2022, Matt and Ryan breakdown everything Fantasy Ruckers league managers need to know ahead of Friday Feb 10th's fantasy draft! There are also some BIG league announcements in this week's episode INCLUDING the addition of an official Fantasy Ruckers...
2023-02-081h 17The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBread & Butter: 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Backs Revealed & Exciting League AnnouncementsAs former scrum halves, this week is Matt and Ryan's bread and butter. From the ball distributors to the ones looking pretty scoring tries on the outside, they reveal their top 5 at each fantasy MLR backs heading into the 2023 Major League Rugby season. They pick out the best scrum halves, fly halves, centers and back-three players fantasy MLR managers need to look out for. The Fantasy Ruckers also have exciting announcements for the 2023 season. The Fantasy Ruckers League will be expanding to 10 teams for 2023, adding two BIG time contributors to the Major League Rugby community, both the...
2023-02-011h 27The Fantasy Ruckers ShowThe BIG Fifty: Celebrating 50 Episodes & Talking 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR ForwardsThe Fantasy Ruckers Show has hit 50 EPISODES, but the fantasy Major League Rugby grind does not stop! Preparations for the 2023 fantasy MLR season continues, and this week it's all about the BIG boys. Ryan and Matt reveal their top 5 at each fantasy forward position heading into the new season and talk about the front-rowers, second-rowers and back-rowers that fantasy rugby league managers need to look out for. Do you agree with their top 5? Let us know! Matt and Ryan also reflect on the 50 episode journey of trying to make fantasy rugby a reality in the MLR. Thank...
2023-01-251h 38The Fantasy Ruckers ShowIron Sharpens Iron: RNY's Andrew Coe Talks 2023 Expectations, MLR Growth & Fantasy MLRWhat better way to get prepared for the 2023 fantasy Major League Rugby season than getting a little insight from a player whose surely on many of our league members fantasy draft boards...Rugby New York Ironworker Andrew Coe joins Ryan, Matt and Devin this week to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season, the growth of the MLR and of course a little fantasy rugby! If his draft stock wasn't already on the rise...it surely is going up now after this episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show. Matt and Ryan also discuss latest news and what's to...
2023-01-191h 14The Fantasy Ruckers ShowRugby Resolutions: Holiday Off-season News Breakdown and Fantasy MLR 2023 League UpdateThe Fantasy Ruckers are back for 2023!!! It's a new year which means a brand new fantasy Major League Rugby season...from team roster announcements to pre-season scheduling, Ryan and Matt catchup on all the off-season holiday news and breakdown the impact it will have on the world of fantasy MLR. Commissioner Ye also gives his first league update of the new year to get members of the official Fantasy Ruckers League prepared for the upcoming season.For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.Interact with The Fantasy...
2023-01-101h 12The Fantasy Ruckers ShowCross-border Rivalry: The Fantasy Ruckers Clash with the Rugby Wrap UpIt takes a lot of guts to come on a show hosted by three Canucks and begin the Canadian trash talk right away BUT we have to admit that's the exact competitiveness we like to see from our newest Fantasy Ruckers League members...On this week's episode, Ryan, Matt and Devin give Rugby Wrap Up's Matt McCarthy and Zach Lanning a warm welcome into the world of fantasy rugby. The Rugby Wrap Up team shares their thoughts heading into their very first fantasy MLR season and also discuss players to look out for this upcoming year. We also recap...
2022-12-1650 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowInside Scoop: Welcoming James Deeley of MLR Stats to Fantasy RugbyAfter what feels like the busiest Major League Rugby offseason, we thought it was only fitting to bring the guy who's been keeping us up to date this whole time...James Deeley, the mastermind behind MLR Stats, joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to talk about how #MLRStats all started, the current state of North American rugby, and of course fantasy rugby in the MLR. Find out why Fantasy Ruckers League members should be worried of seeing a lot more of James in the future...Hint: A "moneyball" like approach could be coming to the league in 2023.For...
2022-12-071h 14The Fantasy Ruckers ShowHoliday Break Catch Up: MLR 2022 Fantasy Rugby News and Notes with Rugby MorningThe Fantasy Ruckers are back from their Thanksgiving break, and there's a whole lot of Major League Rugby news to catch up on...So, who better to join the show to help out than the brains behind the best rugby newsletter out there, Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick. John joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to discuss initial reaction to the Hounds of Chicago, reflection on the dispersal draft and thoughts ahead of the 2023 fantasy MLR season...which includes a special Rugby Morning announcement.Subscribe to Rugby Morning's daily newsletter here. For the video version of the...
2022-11-301h 29The Fantasy Ruckers ShowTurning the Page: MLR 2022 Dispersal Draft Fantasy Rugby Fallout & 2023 Schedule ReactionWho thought one of Major League Rugby's busiest weeks of the year would be during the off-season? On a jam-packed episode, Matt joins Ryan in the Fantasy Ruckers Studio to breakdown everything that has happened over the last week in the world of Major League Rugby. From last week's dispersal draft to the release of the 2023 MLR schedule, the Fantasy Ruckers talk about it all and the impact it might have on the upcoming fantasy MLR season. Ryan and Matt also reveal a predicted Chicago starting XV, discuss latest roster moves and begin rounding up the Fantasy Ruckers league...
2022-11-161h 07The Fantasy Ruckers ShowDispersal Expectations: Discussing Fantasy Rugby Impact of MLR 2022 Chicago Dispersal DraftFollowing the addition of Major League Rugby's newest Chicago franchise, a dispersal draft is expected to take place this week and the Fantasy Ruckers are here to figure out what it all means for the upcoming 2023 fantasy MLR season. Ryan and Matt discuss what fantasy rugby managers need to look out for, how they can take advantage of this week's movement of players and if there's a chance for new fantasy MLR stars to emerge after this unprecedented situation. They also talk latest MLR news and roster moves that could shake up the fantasy MLR landscape. For t...
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2022-11-0400 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowMLR Musical Chairs: LA Giltinis & Austin Gilgronis Departure/Addition of New Team Fantasy ImpactOver the last week, the Fantasy Ruckers got their chance to digest the BIG MLR news taking the league by storm...the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis are out and a to-be-named team is added to the 2023 competition. From the dispersal draft to the league down-sizing by one, Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss the impact it will all have on fantasy rugby in the MLR. The boys also talk about the MLR's newest head coach, latest roster moves and signees...all through a fantasy rugby lens. For the video version of the show head to our channel o...
2022-11-021h 07The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBrand New Look: Updated Fantasy MLR 2022 Stats Landscape Reaction & BreakdownOver the past month, we've broken down the potential addition of new fantasy MLR stat categories...and now the Commissioner has finally put it all together and reveals the true impact of including tackles, ball carry metres, breakdown steals and turnovers in the world of fantasy Major League Rugby. After implementing the new stats, Ryan, Matt and Devin get a first look at the NEW 2022 fantasy MLR rankings, the changes in the top 5 players at each fantasy MLR position and break down how it all shakes up fantasy MLR strategies moving forward. The Fantasy Ruckers also react...
2022-10-261h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowMLR News Flash: Fantasy Rugby Impact of Latest Off-Season Roster Moves and League UpdatesThe Fantasy Ruckers are back from their Canadian Thanksgiving break and there's a whole lot of Major League Rugby news to catch up on...From new roster moves to an update to the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis situation, Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the latest headlines and discuss what they mean for the world of fantasy MLR. For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel
2022-10-191h 12The Fantasy Ruckers ShowShipping Up to Boston: NE Free Jacks' Andrew Quattrin Talks Rugby JourneyIconic for his flowing mullet AND the impact he's made on and off the pitch, Andrew Quattrin joins the Fantasy Ruckers Show to chat about his rugby journey. Ryan, Matt and Devin talk with the NE Free Jacks' newest hooker about his offseason on the move, the impact the Toronto Arrows have had on his career, his excitement about joining New England and much more. They also catch up on all the latest Major League Rugby roster moves and how they will impact the fantasy rugby landscape. For the video version of the show head to our...
2022-09-271h 09The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBreaking down the Breakdowns: Adding MLR 2022 Turnovers & Steals to the Mix and Latest Big Trade ImpactThe Fantasy Ruckers are breaking down the breakdowns this week as they continue to search for stats to bolster fantasy rugby in the MLR. On this week's episode, Ryan and Matt talk about turnovers and breakdown steals, find out their impact on the 2022 fantasy MLR rankings and ultimately decide if they should be added to the fantasy rugby mix. They also discuss the latest wave of big trades and signings in the league that fantasy MLR managers need to be aware of. For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.
2022-09-211h 05The Fantasy Ruckers ShowRunning the Numbers: Adding MLR 2022 Ball Carry Stats to the Fantasy Rugby MixThe Fantasy Ruckers continue their off-season fantasy MLR stats deep-dive with a look at some of the best ball carriers in the game! Ryan, Matt and Devin see how adding ball carry meters to the mix reshapes fantasy rugby in the MLR. How do the 2022 player rankings change? What positions gain the biggest advantage? How does it change fantasy rugby strategies?...are just some of the questions that are looked at in this week's episode. They also discuss this week's flurry of roster moves and other latest MLR news. Plus, in light of the start of the...
2022-09-141h 11The Fantasy Ruckers ShowHitting the Stats: Breaking Down MLR 2022 Tackle Stats and Impact on Fantasy RugbyAfter getting their hands on in-depth Major League Rugby stats...leave it to The Fantasy Ruckers to find out what it means for fantasy rugby in the MLR. This week, Ryan, Matt and Devin dive into the tackle stats from the 2022 season and try to figure out the best way to integrate a "tackling points category" into future fantasy MLR seasons. From the impact it had on the 2022 player rankings to the positions that benefited most, this episode is all about figuring out how adding tackle numbers changes the fantasy rugby landscape! For the video version of t...
2022-09-071h 12The Fantasy Ruckers ShowThunderbird Reunion: TOR Arrows 2022 MLR Draft 5th Overall Pick Owain Ruttan Chats Draft & MLR FutureOur conversations with Major League Rugby's newest and brightest stars continues...the 2022 MLR Draft's 5th overall pick and new Toronto Arrow Owain Ruttan joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to chat about his draft experience, rugby journey and MLR outlook. Ruttan and The Fantasy Ruckers talk reaction to getting drafted to his hometown team, reminisce the UBC Thunderbird playing days, and discuss fantasy rugby's place in the MLR! For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The...
2022-08-3159 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowCali Dreaming: Old Glory DC MLR 2022 Draft 3rd Overall Pick Calixto Martinez Talks Draft & Rugby JourneyWe've broken the players down...now it's time to hear from the 2022 MLR collegiate draftees themselves! On this week's episode, 3rd overall pick and newest member of the Old Glory DC, Calixto Martinez joins Ryan and Matt to talk about his draft experience and journey to getting into the league. From the Major League Rugby draft process to the impact playing for the UBC Thunderbirds had...Cali and the Fantasy Ruckers dive into it all. Ryan and Matt also go into more detail about the 2022.in-depth MLR stats The Fantasy Ruckers know have access to. They go...
2022-08-241h 08The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFuture Stars: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Breakdown and Fantasy Rugby ImpactThe 2022 Collegiate draft is all wrapped up and Major League Rugby's newest players have found their new homes but, who among them are set to become fantasy rugby stars? On this week's BONUS MLR draft episode, Ryan and Matt are joined by Fantasy Ruckers league member and Rugby Morning founder/contributor John Fitzpatrick to breakdown the draft and find out the answer. From initial reaction to a first round fantasy impact deep-dive, it's all about where this year's drafted rookies fit in the fantasy MLR landscape. We also reveal some exciting news that will have a big impact on...
2022-08-201h 36The Fantasy Ruckers ShowCollegiate Expectations: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Preview & Latest Roster MovesIt's Major League Rugby draft week and The Fantasy Ruckers are here to make sure you are fully prepared! Ryan breaks down all you need to know ahead of the 2022 MLR Collegiate Draft and tells you what to keep an eye out for when trying to pinpoint the next fantasy MLR star. He also highlights the impact the incoming rookies may have based on the latest mock drafts and other draft day storylines to follow.For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers c...
2022-08-1742 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowCommissioner Takeover: MLR 2022 Latest News and Fantasy Rugby ImprovementsIt's a commissioner takeover on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show! After a successful inaugural season, Commissioner Ye of the Fantasy Ruckers League spurs the conversation on how we can make Fantasy Major League Rugby even better! From scoring format to lineup structure, Ryan reflects on last season's rules and how they could change in future seasons. We encourage all listeners to join in on the conversation, tell us what you think should be added to Fantasy MLR and help us get one step closer to making it a reality in Major League Rugby!Ryan...
2022-07-2758 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowFantasy Rugby Team Building: MLR 2022 Off-Season Deep Dive and Latest NewsThe 2022 fantasy MLR stats deep dive begins and it all starts with team building...on this week's episode, Ryan and Matt take a closer look at the starting lineup decisions fantasy rugby managers made this past season, and find out how well they worked. We reveal what positions gave fantasy teams an edge in their weekly matchups. Will the answer reshape your strategy for next year's fantasy MLR season? The Fantasy Ruckers also breakdown the latest news from the MLR and around the world of rugby! For the video version of the show head to...
2022-07-201h 15The Fantasy Ruckers ShowOff-Season Kickstarter: Latest MLR 2022 News & Championship Interview with RNY's Andrew CoeThe Fantasy Ruckers are back!!! It might be the Major League Rugby off-season but Ryan, Matt and Devin's journey of making fantasy rugby a reality in the MLR continues on...To kickstart this year's off-season, All-MLR 2nd XV selection and NEW MLR champion Andrew Coe of Rugby New York joins the show to talk about his championship run, his thoughts on the 2022 season and get his reaction to his final fantasy MLR ranking! The Fantasy Ruckers also discuss the latest Major League Rugby news and preview what's ahead for fantasy rugby this off-season....
2022-07-131h 12The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFamiliar Finalists: TFR Playoff Challenge Update, MLR 2022 Conference Final Recap & Trophy TalkWith the upcoming Major League Rugby Championship Final, The Fantasy Ruckers Playoff Challenge is entering its final with two familiar names topping the ranking...for now. Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss that latest challenge ranking, recap the conference finals and look ahead to the championship matchup set between Rugby NY and the Seattle Seawolves. In honor of the finals, The Fantasy Ruckers also talk about the hardware that will be handed out this weekend and how it stacks up to other rugby trophies around the world.For the video version of the show head to our channel...
2022-06-221h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFantasy Worst to First: TFR Playoff Challenge Update, MLR 2022 Eliminator Round Recap & Interview with Jack McRogersAfter an exciting 2022 MLR Eliminator Round, one of our show hosts goes from fantasy rugby worst to fantasy rugby first in The Fantasy Ruckers Playoff Challenge that is heating up!...who could it be? On this week's episode...Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the latest TFR Playoff Challenge rankings and discuss their strategies. They also recap this past week's MLR eliminator round and give some thoughts on the upcoming conference finals matchups! We also know how important tries are in the world of fantasy rugby so...who better to bring on the show than the...
2022-06-151h 36The Fantasy Ruckers ShowCrowning the Champ: Trophy Presentation, Crazy News & MLR 2022 Playoff Challenge AnnouncementThe champ finally gets his crown! We present the OFFICIAL Fantasy Ruckers Championship Jersey to our very first fantasy MLR league winner. Ryan, Matt and Devin also discuss the crazy news that has shaken the Major League Rugby playoff landscape, breakdown the matches from MLR 2022's Round 18 AND reveal what The Fantasy Ruckers MLR Playoff Challenge is all about! Find out how you can put your fantasy rugby skills to the test and see how they stack up against our league members, show hosts, league commissioner and the rest of the MLR community in The Fantasy Rucker's newest challenge!
2022-06-081h 31The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFirst-ever League Champ: MLR 2022 Round 17 Fantasy Championship Reveal & Season ReflectionWe have ourselves the FIRST-EVER Fantasy Ruckers League champion!!! A 16 week-long fantasy Major League Rugby season all came down to a high-scoring Round 17 that did not disappoint. Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the past week and reveal who won the inaugural Fantasy Ruckers League title! They also look-back at how far fantasy rugby has come in the MLR after a thrilling first season and tease an exciting announcement for ALL people wanting to get their own taste of fantasy rugby in the MLR...For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube
2022-06-011h 28The Fantasy Ruckers ShowRegular Season Finale: MLR 2022 Round 15 Fantasy Matchup Recap and Playoff PreviewThat's a wrap! The fantasy Major League Rugby regular season has come to an end and after a Round 15 filled with excitement and heartbreak...the very first Fantasy Ruckers League playoff bracket has been set! Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the fantasy performances from the past week and how they impacted the fantasy MLR playoff picture plus, everything else that was on the line coming into the week. They also look ahead to Round 16 and offer some helpful tips to the teams competing in this week's fantasy MLR 2022 semi-finals. AND with the championship charity donation prize up f...
2022-05-181h 21The Fantasy Ruckers ShowShow Host Dominance: MLR 2022 Round 12 Breakdown & Fantasy Rugby Deep DiveAfter two weeks of utter dominance over our show hosts, our league's newest member joins Matt, Devin and Ryan to talk about his experience so far in Major League Rugby's very first fantasy rugby league. And don't worry....Stephen Loewen (manager of the "Feral Hippies" fantasy team) did not miss the chance to flex a lil' about his big fantasy matchup wins over two of the Fantasy Ruckers. They also breakdown Round 12's slate of games, discuss this past week's top fantasy rugby performers and give the latest Fantasy Ruckers league update. For the video version of t...
2022-04-271h 26The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBlowout Wins: MLR 2022 Round 10 Recap, Waiver Wire & Playoff Race BreakdownIt was a week of blowout matchups in Round 10 of the very first fantasy rugby league in Major League Rugby...but which teams were on the winning end? Ryan, Matt and Devin recap this past week's MLR fantasy performances, talk about the top players available on the waiver wire and give an update on how the fantasy playoff race is shaking up with only 4 weeks left to go in our regular season. After a rough start to the season, can our hosts make a final push to sneak into playoffs. Find out on Episode 14 of The Fantasy...
2022-04-131h 14The Fantasy Ruckers ShowExciting Announcements: MLR 2022 Round 8 Crazy News & Matchup BreakdownIt's a show jam packed with some exciting announcements; the very first trade in our MLR fantasy rugby has been completed AND a possible opportunity to grow fantasy rugby has emerged. The Fantasy Ruckers reveal the fantasy Major League Rugby results from Round 8 and find out who came out on top this time in the battle of the hosts between Matt and Devin. They also give the latest update of our fantasy rugby league, discuss some crazy MLR news and look ahead to Round 9 matchups. For the video version of the show head to our channel on
2022-03-301h 08The Fantasy Ruckers ShowReplaying the Competition: MLR 2022 Round 7 Recap and Fantasy Matchup BreakdownOur fantasy managers have all faced each other once this Major League Rugby fantasy season and the race for the inaugural 2022 fantasy playoffs is still very much on. Ryan, Matt and Devin discuss how league managers may change their strategies the second time through the matchup rotation along with recapping Round 7's top performers and their impact on this week's fantasy matchups. Did some of those performers help Matt and Devin turn their fantasy rugby season around?...or do the struggles continue? Find out on Episode #11 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show! For the video version of the sh...
2022-03-231h 20The Fantasy Ruckers ShowFantasy Rugby Reflection: MLR 2022 Round 6 Matchup Breakdown, Season Look-Back and Fantasy RankingsWe are a third of the way through the Major League Rugby 2022 season...so on Episode #10 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin take a look back at what they may have done differently after what they now know about fantasy rugby 6 rounds into our inaugural season. They take a deeper look at all the teams in the MLR and reveal their rankings of which teams' players they think are best to own in fantasy rugby right now. And as always, a breakdown of this past week's matchups, along with an update of our fantasy MLR league!
2022-03-161h 19The Fantasy Ruckers ShowCracking the Top 10: RNY's Andrew Coe joins the Round 5 Fantasy MLR BreakdownWe are a third way through our fantasy MLR season...so we thought it'd be a good time to check in with Rugby New York's Andrew Coe to get his thoughts on MLR 2022 so far and more importantly...reveal where he stands in our fantasy rankings! Was he able to crack the top 10 after a BIG two-try performance in Round 5? Tune in to Episode #9 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show to find out! Matt, Devin and Ryan also breakdown the rest of Round 5's fantasy MLR performances, along with a quick waiver wire blitz and a look-ahead to...
2022-03-091h 19The Fantasy Ruckers ShowDown to the Wire: MLR 2022 Round 4 Matchup Nail-Biters and Discussing MLR Fantasy Rugby LandscapeFantasy matchups in Major League Rugby's Round 4 came down to the wire! Who came out on top this week in MLR's very first fantasy rugby league?...Tune in to find out! Ryan, Matt and Devin are also joined by John "Fitz" Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and league manager of the official "Rugby Morning" fantasy rugby team to recap Round 4 performances and discuss the fantasy rugby landscape in the MLR. The Fantasy Ruckers also give a waiver wire breakdown and a Round 5 look ahead. Make sure to give @rugbymorning a follow for North American r...
2022-03-021h 21The Fantasy Ruckers ShowHigh-scoring and Historic Fantasy Matchups: MLR 2022 Round 3 Fantasy Recap and Waiver WireIt was a high-scoring Round 3 of Major League Rugby, with some players putting up some BIG fantasy numbers for our league managers. On episode 7 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan, Matt and Devin break down all the top performers from this past week and what it all means heading into Round 4 of the MLR season (all while Matt and Devin try not to lose it after a slow start to the season...). The Fantasy Ruckers also call out one of our league members for making possibly the biggest mistake of the year along with a waiver wire preview and...
2022-02-241h 13The Fantasy Ruckers ShowHitting the Panic Button: MLR 2022 Round 2 Fantasy Recap and Waiver WireThe fantasy Major League Rugby season is in full swing as we head into Round 3. What players are starting to emerge as fantasy rugby studs? And is it time for some of our fantasy managers to hit the panic button on some big-time players? Devin "Vandy" Vandepoele was too distraught about his new favorite Utah Warriors' team 0-2 start, so it's Ryan and Matt Ye who give you the answers in episode 6 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show! They also discuss Round 3 waiver wire pickups along with possible weekly fantasy rugby strategies moving forward.For the video version...
2022-02-171h 18The Fantasy Ruckers ShowOpening Week: MLR 2022 Round 1 Fantasy Reaction, Results and Waiver WireMLR's very first fantasy rugby league has FINALLY begun...and with Round 1 of the Major League Rugby season wrapped up, the fantasy results are now in! On episode #5, the Fantasy Ruckers reveal how players performed in the world of fantasy MLR and more importantly, how our fantasy managers fared in their very first week. Ryan, Matt and Devin also share thoughts on their first taste of fantasy MLR, talk possible waiver wire pick ups and look ahead to Round 2! For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube!Interact...
2022-02-091h 07The Fantasy Ruckers ShowLast Minute Prep: MLR 2022 Draft Day Teaser and 2021 MLR Fantasy Stats RevealedEpisode 3 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show continues, as Ryan gives league members all they need to know for The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League's inaugural fantasy MLR draft. To give league members some extra last minute draft day prep help, Ryan also reveals the fantasy rugby stats from the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Who were the best players from the 2021, and can they continue it into MLR 2022? Tune in to find out!The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League Draft will be livestreamed tonigh at 7:45pm EST on Youtube!Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community on...
2022-02-0139 minThe Fantasy Ruckers ShowFantasy Rugby Sitdown: Rugby New York's Andrew Coe Talks MLR 2022 and Fantasy Rugby!On episode #2 of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Rugby New York's Andrew Coe joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to share his thoughts heading into his first professional rugby season and where fantasy rugby might have a place in Major League Rugby. He also talks about where he's most excited/nervous to play this season, his favorite rugby ritual (which almost got him fined) and reveals a special surprise for the league member in the Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League that drafts him. The Fantasy Ruckers also have a deeper conversation into format, rules and scoring of MLR's first fantasy...
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