Explore every episode of the podcast The Fantasy Ruckers Show
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| A Warrior's Farewell: Offseason Signing Flurry & Talking Utah Exit with Emerson Prior | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:05:20 | |
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 players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| Emotional Rollercoaster: Reaction to Utah Warriors Exit, Player Movement & Fantasy MLR Impact | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:58:19 | |
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 out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| The Boys are Back: Fantasy MLR 2025 Offseason Kickoff with NEFJ's Andrew Quattrin | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:25:42 | |
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 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 TFRxARR MLR 2025 championship t-shirts! Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an account Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| Challenge Finale: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge Update, Conference Final Recap & Championship Previw | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
The 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. | |||
| Challenge Accepted: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge & Interview with Website Mastermind Alistair Kirsch-Poole | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:14:41 | |
Will 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 weekend ahead! | |||
| Rags to Riches: Crowning the Fantasy MLR 2023 Champ, Round 17 Recap & Season Reflection | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:23:19 | |
The 2023 Fantasy Major League Rugby champion has been crowned! This year's winner proving the impossible is possible with a rags to riches journey that all started after a disappointing 2022 season that labeled him with a poop emoji...Ryan, Matt and Devin reveal the winner of this year's fantasy MLR season, talk about the championship journey and story behind the poop emoji, breakdown the top performers from Round 17 that decided the championship fantasy matchup and reflect on a spectacular fantasy MLR season that ended with a bang! | |||
| Clash of the Titans: Fantasy MLR 2023 Championship Week Preview feat. Rugby Morning | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:38:14 | |
The fantasy MLR championship all comes down to this week...and with just two teams remaining, we will soon find out who will have their name etched in the fantasy Major League Rugby history books and get on the highly coveted fantasy championship jersey. To get you all setup, Ryan and Matt is joined by special guest Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick to breakdown Round 16's top fantasy performers, discuss the latest news and notes, talk championship fantasy strategy and preview the biggest round of the fantasy MLR year! | |||
| Playoff Survivors: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 15 Discussion, Fantasy Playoff Semi-finals & Round 16 Preview | 31 May 2023 | 01:10:06 | |
The 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! | |||
| Playoff Pressure: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 14 Recap, Top Fantasy MLR Performers & Round 15 Preview | 24 May 2023 | 01:11:47 | |
The playoff pressure is on....following an exciting Round 14 of Major League Rugby, the fantasy MLR playoffs are set and with the first round of playoff matchups looming, a do or die week for some fantasy managers, Ryan Matt and Devin recap the top fantasy performers from the past weekend, talk playoff lineup strategies and preview the high-stakes Round 15 matches in the world of fantasy MLR. | |||
| Booking a Playoff Ticket: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 13 Recap, Weekly Top Performers & Round 14 Preview | 17 May 2023 | 01:06:03 | |
It'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! | |||
| Final Countdown: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 12 Breakdown, Waiver-wire Strategy and Round 13 Preview | 10 May 2023 | 01:15:29 | |
The 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. | |||
| Surviving Byes: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 11 Review, Waiver-wire Advice and R12 Bye-Maggeddon Preview | 03 May 2023 | 01:07:51 | |
The first wave of Bye-Mageddon has come and gone, some surviving and others falling victim to the deadliest bye week in fantasy MLR so far. Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown how Round 11 played out and discuss the top fantasy performers from the weekend's matches. They also talk about getting through the second and final wave of Bye-Maggeddon in Round 12 and the best strategies to get through the tough week. | |||
| Bye-Mageddon: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 10 Recap, Waiver-wire Tips and Latest MLR News & Signings | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:23:52 | |
Bye-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. | |||
| Championship Hangover: Fantasy MLR 2025 NEFJ Wields the Shield, Final Thoughts & Offseason Outlook | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:44:07 | |
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 entered in a chance to win one of the last remaining limited TFRxARR MLR 2025 championship t-shirts! Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an account Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| Mega Week: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 9 Recap, Waiver-wire Advice & Round 10 Preview | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:19:12 | |
It was a MEGA week of shocking upsets and a ridiculous number of points scored in MLR 2023's Round 9 setting up an exciting weekend of Fantasy MLR. From the highest total points scored in a fantasy matchup to big-time individual performances, Ryan and Matt recap all that happened in week 9. They also talk about the latest MLR news, highlight who is hot on the waiver-wire and preview another exciting week of rugby in MLR's Round 10. | |||
| Mid-Season Drama: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 8 Review, Top 10 Players & Round 9 Predictions | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:21:23 | |
An 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. | |||
| Full Slate: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 7 Breakdown, Revealing Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R8 Look-ahead | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:20:32 | |
Fantasy 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. | |||
| Turning Tables: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 6 Recap, Talking Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R7 Predictions | 29 Mar 2023 | 01:20:55 | |
Major 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 tables turned...and what does this mean for the rest of the members in Major League Rugby's first fantasy league? | |||
| Smashing Points: MLR 2023 Round 5 Recap, Top Performers, Waiver-wire & R6 Look-Ahead | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:14:41 | |
Points 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... | |||
| Expect the Unexpected: MLR 2023 Round 4 Breakdown, Top Players, Waiver-wire & R5 Preview | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:22:04 | |
Some 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... | |||
| Nobody's Perfect: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 3 Top Performers, Waiver Wire Latest & Match Look-Ahead | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:15:15 | |
Nobody 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. | |||
| Back Down to Earth: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 2 Breakdown, Top Fantasy Players & Waiver Wire Update | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:18:40 | |
No shortage of fantasy MLR excitement in Major League Rugby's Round 2! Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown all the matches, highlight the key fantasy players from the past weekend and reveal the top waiver-wire pick-ups to look out for Round 3. From a new MLR commissioner to a second questionable fantasy MLR reality, they also react to the latest news and look-ahead to the matches in the 3rd week of MLR 2023. | |||
| Setting the Tone: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 1 Breakdown, Top Performers & Waiver Wire Pickups | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:25:15 | |
Fantasy 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! | |||
| Time for Business: Fantasy MLR Draft Reflection, Round 1 Preview & Predictions | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:15:57 | |
The 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! | |||
| ARRxTFR Live at 2025 MLR Championship Festival: Free Jacks vs. Sabercats H2H Predictions & Season Reflection | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:59:38 | |
The Fantasy Ruckers team up with American Rugby Rising to kickoff the 2025 Major League Rugby Festivities! Ryan and Matt along with ARR's Bill Baker are LIVE at the MLR Fan Fest in Pawtucket to breakdown everything about the championship weekend. Special guests Forbes Sports Writer Vitas Carosella, MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks and Rugby Commentator Dallen Stanford join the special MLR championship show to talk about the season that was, the future of MLR and give their championship predictions! Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| Set the Foundation: 2023 Fantasy MLR Drafting Strategies, Mock Draft & League Update | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:17:03 | |
Our 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! | |||
| Bread & Butter: 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Backs Revealed & Exciting League Announcements | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:27:19 | |
As 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 BIG Fifty: Celebrating 50 Episodes & Talking 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Forwards | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:38:50 | |
The 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! | |||
| Iron Sharpens Iron: RNY's Andrew Coe Talks 2023 Expectations, MLR Growth & Fantasy MLR | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:14:28 | |
What 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 come for the official Fantasy Ruckers League. | |||
| Rugby Resolutions: Holiday Off-season News Breakdown and Fantasy MLR 2023 League Update | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:12:02 | |
The 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. | |||
| Cross-border Rivalry: The Fantasy Ruckers Clash with the Rugby Wrap Up | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:50:20 | |
It 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 the latest from the hectic MLR off-season we've had so far. | |||
| Inside Scoop: Welcoming James Deeley of MLR Stats to Fantasy Rugby | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:14:57 | |
After 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. | |||
| Holiday Break Catch Up: MLR 2022 Fantasy Rugby News and Notes with Rugby Morning | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:29:19 | |
The 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. | |||
| Turning the Page: MLR 2022 Dispersal Draft Fantasy Rugby Fallout & 2023 Schedule Reaction | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:07:10 | |
Who 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 members to get the 2023 fantasy season rolling! | |||
| Dispersal Expectations: Discussing Fantasy Rugby Impact of MLR 2022 Chicago Dispersal Draft | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:54:33 | |
Following 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. | |||
| Shipping out to Rhode Island: Fantasy MLR 2025 Conference Finals & Championship Tale of the Tape | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:05:32 | |
The boys are shipping out to Rhode Island for the 2025 MLR Championship! The Fantasy Ruckers are taking the show on the "Rhode" but first need to recap the exciting and dramatic Conference Finals weekend that was. Ryan, Matt and Devin recap the matches, what they noticed and how that will come into play in a bid for the MLR Shield. The boys are also joined by American Rugby Rising's Bill Baker to reveal details about the ARRxTFR trip to Rhode Island. Plus a tale-of-the tape breakdown between the New England Free Jacks and Houston Sabercats along with reacting to the betting lines! Get your first taste of fantasy MLR by playing in the Fantasy Ruckers Weekly Challenge! Sign up on our website to participate: Create an account Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| MLR Musical Chairs: LA Giltinis & Austin Gilgronis Departure/Addition of New Team Fantasy Impact | 02 Nov 2022 | 01:07:09 | |
Over 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. | |||
| Brand New Look: Updated Fantasy MLR 2022 Stats Landscape Reaction & Breakdown | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:26:15 | |
Over 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. | |||
| MLR News Flash: Fantasy Rugby Impact of Latest Off-Season Roster Moves and League Updates | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:12:53 | |
The 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. | |||
| Golden Bears Insight: Rugby ATL 2022 4th Overall Pick Seth Purdy Discusses Draft Experience, Collegiate Rugby and More | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:07:11 | |
After bringing on a couple UBC Thunderbird top 5 draftees onto the show...we thought it would be only fair to give a Cal Golden Bears top 5 pick a chance to give us insight into his side of the rivalry. Rugby Atlanta's MLR 2022 4th overall pick and Bears alum joins Ryan, Matt and Devin to discuss his draft experience, impact of the Cal rugby program, the state of collegiate rugby and much more. Find out his thoughts on fantasy rugby's place in Major League Rugby and what he has to say to fantasy managers thinking of drafting him next year. | |||
| Shipping Up to Boston: NE Free Jacks' Andrew Quattrin Talks Rugby Journey | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:09:34 | |
Iconic 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. | |||
| Breaking down the Breakdowns: Adding MLR 2022 Turnovers & Steals to the Mix and Latest Big Trade Impact | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:05:24 | |
The 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. | |||
| Running the Numbers: Adding MLR 2022 Ball Carry Stats to the Fantasy Rugby Mix | 14 Sep 2022 | 01:11:24 | |
The 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. | |||
| Hitting the Stats: Breaking Down MLR 2022 Tackle Stats and Impact on Fantasy Rugby | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:12:45 | |
After 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! | |||
| Thunderbird Reunion: TOR Arrows 2022 MLR Draft 5th Overall Pick Owain Ruttan Chats Draft & MLR Future | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:59:49 | |
Our 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! | |||
| Cali Dreaming: Old Glory DC MLR 2022 Draft 3rd Overall Pick Calixto Martinez Talks Draft & Rugby Journey | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:08:38 | |
We'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. | |||
| Playoff Chalk: Fantasy MLR 2025 Semifinals Favorites Reign & Conference Finals Predictions | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:04:56 | |
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 account Check out our website to stay up to date with the latest fantasy MLR stats, top players and league updates: www.thefantasyruckers.com Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials! | |||
| Future Stars: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Breakdown and Fantasy Rugby Impact | 20 Aug 2022 | 01:36:07 | |
The 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 our fantasy rugby journey...(Hint: 2022 MLR in-depth stats), stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out! | |||
| Collegiate Expectations: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Preview & Latest Roster Moves | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:42:57 | |
It'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. | |||
| Consistency Keys: MLR 2022 Most Reliable Fantasy Players, Draft Questions and Latest Roster Moves | 10 Aug 2022 | 01:15:26 | |
Consistency is key they say...but how big of a deal is it when it comes to fantasy rugby in the MLR? On this week's episode, Ryan, Matt and Devin take a closer look at who the most consistent fantasy Major League Rugby players were from the 2022 season and if that changes who fantasy managers will target for their rosters next season. They also discuss the upcoming 2022 MLR Collegiate Draft and breakdown the latest roster moves and news from around the league. | |||