The Fantasy Ruckers Show (The Fantasy Ruckers)
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Opening Week: MLR 2022 Round 1 Fantasy Reaction, Results and Waiver Wire | 01:07:44 | |
MLR'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! | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Hitting the Panic Button: MLR 2022 Round 2 Fantasy Recap and Waiver Wire | 01:18:36 | |
The 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. | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | High-scoring and Historic Fantasy Matchups: MLR 2022 Round 3 Fantasy Recap and Waiver Wire | 01:13:13 | |
It 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 a look ahead to the week's MLR matchups. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Down to the Wire: MLR 2022 Round 4 Matchup Nail-Biters and Discussing MLR Fantasy Rugby Landscape | 01:21:22 | |
Fantasy 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! | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Cracking the Top 10: RNY's Andrew Coe joins the Round 5 Fantasy MLR Breakdown | 01:19:59 | |
We 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! | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Fantasy Rugby Reflection: MLR 2022 Round 6 Matchup Breakdown, Season Look-Back and Fantasy Rankings | 01:19:09 | |
We 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! | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | Replaying the Competition: MLR 2022 Round 7 Recap and Fantasy Matchup Breakdown | 01:20:43 | |
Our 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! | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Exciting Announcements: MLR 2022 Round 8 Crazy News & Matchup Breakdown | 01:08:17 | |
It'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. | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Thrilling Finishes: SD Legion Michael Smith talks Fantasy Rugby & MLR 2022 Round 9 Recap | 01:19:47 | |
W's have been hard to come by for our show hosts this fantasy MLR season...BUT NOT THIS PAST WEEK. In lucky episode #13, Matt and Devin sound off on their big wins in Round 9 of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Ryan does his best to temper their expectations while recapping the top fantasy performances for the past week but their playoff hype train may have already left the building... | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Blowout Wins: MLR 2022 Round 10 Recap, Waiver Wire & Playoff Race Breakdown | 01:14:06 | |
It 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? | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Bye Week Challenges: MLR 2022 Round 11 Recap, Roster Moves and Waiver Wire | 01:08:52 | |
With three top teams on bye in Round 11, managers in the very first MLR fantasy rugby league had their work cut out for them...and after a flurry of roster moves, Ryan, Matt and Devin reveal which fantasy teams came out on top this past week. They also breakdown Round 11's fantasy performances, talk available players on the scarce waiver wire and look ahead to this week's Major League Rugby matches. | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Show Host Dominance: MLR 2022 Round 12 Breakdown & Fantasy Rugby Deep Dive | 01:26:44 | |
After 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. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Playoff Clenching: MLR 2022 Round 13 Match Recap and Playoff Update | 01:22:49 | |
There's a whole lot of "playoff clenching" going on in the first ever fantasy MLR league...because with only two weeks left until our fantasy playoffs, NO TEAM has secured a playoff spot, which means...NO TEAM is safe. Things are getting a little toasty for some league managers! Ryan and Devin breakdown the fantasy playoff picture after Major League Rugby's Round 13 matches and give our league managers everything they need to know for their final playoff push. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Finale Storylines: MLR 2022 Round 14 Breakdown & Final Week Look-Ahead | 01:19:07 | |
The man, the myth, the legend FINALLY returns...Matt is back on the show after he did his own (and somewhat successful) version of Lebron's Zero Dark Thirty-23 on his three-week "fantasy rugby healing expedition", and his timing could not be better with all the crazy storylines coming out of Round 14 in Major League Rugby's first fantasy rugby league. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Regular Season Finale: MLR 2022 Round 15 Fantasy Matchup Recap and Playoff Preview | 01:21:32 | |
That'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. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Championship Weigh-In: MLR 2022 Round 16 Breakdown & Finalists Interview | 01:36:52 | |
After Round 16's highly-anticipated semi-final matchups...the championship matchup for the very first fantasy MLR rugby league has been set! And what better way to preview the heavyweight bout than bringing on the championship contenders themselves...JJ (Manager for Lads on Tour) and Hoke (Manager for Dankest Anchors) join the show to talk about the highly-anticipated finals, discuss their thoughts on fantasy rugby's place in Major League Rugby and give tips for future fantasy MLR managers! They also highlight the charitable organizations they hope to win the championship donation prize for! | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | First-ever League Champ: MLR 2022 Round 17 Fantasy Championship Reveal & Season Reflection | 01:28:58 | |
We 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... | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Crowning the Champ: Trophy Presentation, Crazy News & MLR 2022 Playoff Challenge Announcement | 01:31:02 | |
The 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! | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Fantasy Worst to First: TFR Playoff Challenge Update, MLR 2022 Eliminator Round Recap & Interview with Jack McRogers | 01:36:44 | |
After 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? | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Familiar Finalists: TFR Playoff Challenge Update, MLR 2022 Conference Final Recap & Trophy Talk | 01:26:22 | |
With 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. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Season Wrap-Up: MLR 2022 Championship Recap, Playoff Challenge Winner Reveal & Season Reflection | 01:05:21 | |
That's a wrap!!! On the final episode for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown this past week's MLR Championship Final, reveal our FIRST-EVER #TheFantasyRuckersPlayoffChallenge winner, and reflect on a wild inaugural fantasy MLR season. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Off-Season Kickstarter: Latest MLR 2022 News & Championship Interview with RNY's Andrew Coe | 01:12:09 | |
The 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... | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Fantasy Rugby Team Building: MLR 2022 Off-Season Deep Dive and Latest News | 01:15:33 | |
The 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? | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Commissioner Takeover: MLR 2022 Latest News and Fantasy Rugby Improvements | 00:58:38 | |
It'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! | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Summer Dog Days: MLR 2022 Off-Season Trades, Front Office Changes & Ownership Rumors | 00:53:54 | |
It might be the dog days of summer but that hasn't stopped some big Major League Rugby news from dropping that could have a huge fantasy rugby impact. From the most recent roster moves, including two big trades, and front office changes to MLR team ownership rumors, Ryan, Matt and Devin catch up on all the latest news and discuss the effect all of it will have on fantasy rugby in the MLR! They also answer this week's #AskTFRShow question of what city they think the next MLR team will be should a team be relocated or if a league expansion were to happen. | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Consistency Keys: MLR 2022 Most Reliable Fantasy Players, Draft Questions and Latest Roster Moves | 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. | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Collegiate Expectations: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Preview & Latest Roster Moves | 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. | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | Future Stars: MLR 2022 Collegiate Draft Breakdown and Fantasy Rugby Impact | 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! | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Cali Dreaming: Old Glory DC MLR 2022 Draft 3rd Overall Pick Calixto Martinez Talks Draft & Rugby Journey | 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. | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Thunderbird Reunion: TOR Arrows 2022 MLR Draft 5th Overall Pick Owain Ruttan Chats Draft & MLR Future | 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! | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Hitting the Stats: Breaking Down MLR 2022 Tackle Stats and Impact on Fantasy Rugby | 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! | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Running the Numbers: Adding MLR 2022 Ball Carry Stats to the Fantasy Rugby Mix | 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. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Breaking down the Breakdowns: Adding MLR 2022 Turnovers & Steals to the Mix and Latest Big Trade Impact | 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. | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Shipping Up to Boston: NE Free Jacks' Andrew Quattrin Talks Rugby Journey | 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. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Golden Bears Insight: Rugby ATL 2022 4th Overall Pick Seth Purdy Discusses Draft Experience, Collegiate Rugby and More | 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. | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | MLR News Flash: Fantasy Rugby Impact of Latest Off-Season Roster Moves and League Updates | 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. | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Brand New Look: Updated Fantasy MLR 2022 Stats Landscape Reaction & Breakdown | 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. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | MLR Musical Chairs: LA Giltinis & Austin Gilgronis Departure/Addition of New Team Fantasy Impact | 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. | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Dispersal Expectations: Discussing Fantasy Rugby Impact of MLR 2022 Chicago Dispersal Draft | 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. | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Turning the Page: MLR 2022 Dispersal Draft Fantasy Rugby Fallout & 2023 Schedule Reaction | 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! | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Holiday Break Catch Up: MLR 2022 Fantasy Rugby News and Notes with Rugby Morning | 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. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Inside Scoop: Welcoming James Deeley of MLR Stats to Fantasy Rugby | 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. | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Cross-border Rivalry: The Fantasy Ruckers Clash with the Rugby Wrap Up | 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. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Rugby Resolutions: Holiday Off-season News Breakdown and Fantasy MLR 2023 League Update | 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. | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | Iron Sharpens Iron: RNY's Andrew Coe Talks 2023 Expectations, MLR Growth & Fantasy MLR | 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. | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | The BIG Fifty: Celebrating 50 Episodes & Talking 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Forwards | 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! | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Bread & Butter: 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Backs Revealed & Exciting League Announcements | 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. | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | Set the Foundation: 2023 Fantasy MLR Drafting Strategies, Mock Draft & League Update | 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! | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | Time for Business: Fantasy MLR Draft Reflection, Round 1 Preview & Predictions | 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! | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Setting the Tone: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 1 Breakdown, Top Performers & Waiver Wire Pickups | 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! | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Back Down to Earth: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 2 Breakdown, Top Fantasy Players & Waiver Wire Update | 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. | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | Nobody's Perfect: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 3 Top Performers, Waiver Wire Latest & Match Look-Ahead | 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. | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Expect the Unexpected: MLR 2023 Round 4 Breakdown, Top Players, Waiver-wire & R5 Preview | 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... | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Smashing Points: MLR 2023 Round 5 Recap, Top Performers, Waiver-wire & R6 Look-Ahead | 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... | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Turning Tables: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 6 Recap, Talking Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R7 Predictions | 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? | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Full Slate: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 7 Breakdown, Revealing Top Players, Waiver-Wire & R8 Look-ahead | 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. | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Mid-Season Drama: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 8 Review, Top 10 Players & Round 9 Predictions | 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. | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Mega Week: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 9 Recap, Waiver-wire Advice & Round 10 Preview | 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. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Bye-Mageddon: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 10 Recap, Waiver-wire Tips and Latest MLR News & Signings | 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. | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Surviving Byes: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 11 Review, Waiver-wire Advice and R12 Bye-Maggeddon Preview | 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. | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Final Countdown: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 12 Breakdown, Waiver-wire Strategy and Round 13 Preview | 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. | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Booking a Playoff Ticket: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 13 Recap, Weekly Top Performers & Round 14 Preview | 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! | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Playoff Pressure: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 14 Recap, Top Fantasy MLR Performers & Round 15 Preview | 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. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Playoff Survivors: Fantasy MLR 2023 Round 15 Discussion, Fantasy Playoff Semi-finals & Round 16 Preview | 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! | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Clash of the Titans: Fantasy MLR 2023 Championship Week Preview feat. Rugby Morning | 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! | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Rags to Riches: Crowning the Fantasy MLR 2023 Champ, Round 17 Recap & Season Reflection | 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! | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Challenge Accepted: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge & Interview with Website Mastermind Alistair Kirsch-Poole | 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! | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | Challenge Finale: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge Update, Conference Final Recap & Championship Previw | 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. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Sweet Sweet Revenge: Fantasy MLR 2023 #TFRMLRPlayoffChallenge Winner Reveal & Championship Recap | 00:57:16 | |
What 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 fantasy MLR season. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Q the Champ: Fantasy MLR 2023 New England Free Jack's Hooker Andrew Quattrin Talks Championship Season | 01:11:28 | |
After 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 fantasy players from around the league. He also does not shy away from some suggestions to get front-rowers some MORE fantasy MLR recognition! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Ranking Revealed: Fantasy MLR 2023 Top 10 Players In-depth Look & Latest News Catchup | 01:09:05 | |
The 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. | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Big Boy Five: Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Front Rowers and Collegiate Draft Discussion | 01:00:18 | |
The 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. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Draft Schooling: Talking Major League Rugby 2023 Collegiate Draft w/ Rugby Morning & Revealing Top 5 Fantasy MLR Locks | 01:26:01 | |
On 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. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Tackling Machines: Revealing the Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Back Rowers | 01:00:41 | |
On 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. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Upside Play: Breaking Down the Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Scrum Halves | 00:59:30 | |
It's all about upside when it comes to scrum halves in Fantasy MLR and this week we release the top five 9's who did it best in the 2023 season. Ryan, Matt and Devin breakdown the top 5 list and discuss what it reveals about the scrumhalf position's value in fantasy MLR. They also compare the list to their pre-season predictions and talk about the latest news and notes from around Major League Rugby. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Flying First Five: Unveiling the Top Fantasy MLR 2023 Fly-Halves | 01:02:44 | |
On 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. | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | News Flash: Fantasy MLR 2023 Big-Time Trades, Off-season Signings and Rugby World Cup Action | 00:39:31 | |
NEWS FLASH!!! The off-season roster moves keep on coming around Major League Rugby that continue to shake-up the outlook of the 2024 fantasy MLR season...and right now how fantasy managers approach the fly-half position is quickly changing. Ryan and Matt breakdown the big-time trade and the latest roster moves and discuss the impact it will have. They also talk the latest Rugby World Cup action and MLR representation at the biggest international rugby stage! | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Roster Frenzy: Fantasy MLR 2023 Impact of Latest Signings and Trades & Talking Rugby World Cup | 01:02:07 | |
It's been a roster move frenzy for Major League Rugby teams as we inch closer to the 2024 season. Ryan and Matt breakdown what this mean for each squad and the fantasy MLR impact it could have next season! They also discuss the latest from the past weekend's exciting Rugby World Cup action and other fantasy rugby competitions. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Meter Eaters: Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2023 Centers, Website Revamp & Rugby World Cup Finale Buildup | 01:10:18 | |
Our 2023 fantasy MLR player ranking reveal continues and this week we are talking about the guys who rack up those meters, the best centers from the past season. Ryan and Matt give an in-depth breakdown of the top 5 centers and what made them special in 2023. They also got an sneak-peak of our revamped website and discuss the Rugby World Cup finale taking place this week. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Point Monsters: Fantasy MLR 2023 Top 5 Back Three, Rugby World Cup Final & Latest Signings | 01:18:35 | |
We wrap up our 2023 fantasy MLR player ranking reveal talking about the point monsters, the guys who score tries and look good while doing it, the best back three players from the past season. Ryan and Matt breakdown who was at the top of the list and the massive impact they had for fantasy managers. They also react to the final weekend of world cup rugby and discuss the latest news and notes from around the league. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Busts & Steals: Fantasy MLR 2023 Draft Busts & Steals, Latest News and Notes | 01:34:49 | |
On 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. | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Super Rosters: Fantay MLR 2023 Latest Roster Moves, Super Rugby Squads & International Tests | 01:00:00 | |
This past week the 2024 Super Rugby squads were announced with some familiar MLR names on the list! Ryan and Matt breakdown those names and how it impacts the upcoming fantasy MLR season. They also talk the latest roster moves from around the league and discuss USA and Canada's tests in Spain. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | League Shakeup: Fantasy MLR 2023 Major League Rugby Format Changes, Latest Roster Moves & Thanksgiving Fixings | 01:03:15 | |
What 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. | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Shocking Exit: Fantasy MLR 2023 Reaction to Toronto Arrows MLR 2024 Withdrawal & Other Latest News | 01:00:21 | |
The 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. | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | League on Edge: Fantasy MLR 2023 Reaction to New York Ironworkers Withdrawal & State of MLR | 01:08:31 | |
In the span of less than two weeks, Major League Rugby loses another one of its franchises with the New York Ironworkers announcing it will be withdrawing from the 2024 season joining the Toronto Arrows. Ryan and Matt react to the shocking news, breakdown the impact it will have on fantasy MLR and discuss the state of the MLR, a league that seems on edge to many of its fans. They also recap other news and roster moves from the past week as the busy and unexpected off-season continues. | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | New Year, New League: Fantasy MLR 2024 Late Team Addition & Early MLR Squad Breakdown | 01:22:12 | |
The 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! | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Offseason Insight: BIG Fantasy MLR 2024 News & RFCLA's Andrew Coe on Wild Offseason | 01:11:50 | |
Who 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! | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Look Good, Play Good: MLR 2024 Team Kits Rankings, Fantasy MLR Details & Latest News | 01:08:13 | |
The 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! | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | Big League Welcome: Fantasy MLR 2024 Rules and Scoring Crash Course, AskTFRShow & Latest News | 00:57:54 | |
A BIG welcome to all who have signed up to take part in fantasy MLR for the first time this upcoming season! As we continue to grow our fantasy Major League Rugby community and give more people the opportunity to join a league for MLR 2024, Ryan and Matt give a crash course on things new managers should know for the upcoming season, answer your most pressing questions and of course talk about all the latest happenings around the MLR. | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Pack Hunting: Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2024 Forward Predictions, League Update & Latest News | 01:24:11 | |
The road to winning a 2024 fantasy MLR championship begins NOW, and it all starts with prep leading up to the draft. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt kickoff prepping for the upcoming fantasy MLR season by revealing their top 5 front row, second row and back row players for this year. They also have some IMPORTANT league updates for ALL who are taking part in fantasy MLR this season and react to the latest news and notes from around Major League Rugby! | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | Bread & Butter: Top 5 Fantasy MLR 2024 Back Predictions, League Member Updates & News | 01:38:41 | |
Preparation for the 2024 fantasy MLR season continues, and this week we get into Ryan and Matt's bread and butter, the best backs for the upcoming year. As former 9's, the two reveal their predictions into the best fantasy scrum halves, fly halves, centers and back three players for MLR 2024. They also share important news for league members trying out fantasy MLR for the first time this year plus go over the latest happenings from around Major League Rugby. | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Draft Season: Fantasy MLR 2024 Mock Draft, Latest News & League Update | 01:21:56 | |
With under two weeks to go until the kickoff of fantasy MLR in 2024, draft season is here! In this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt get you prepared for your upcoming fantasy MLR draft with their annual mock draft for the 2024 season. They talk through their player selection decisions, drafting philosophies and much more you need to know for when you're on the clock. They also recap the latest news and notes from around the league, plus give an important update to all who are playing fantasy MLR for the first time this season! | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Season Kickstarter: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 1 Preview, Drafting Trends & Latest News and Notes | 01:12:11 | |
Fantasy 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 updates for league members! | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Expect the Unexpected: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 1 Drama, Waiver Wire Rush & Week 2 Preview | 01:29:07 | |
The 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 matches. Plus, a weekly challenge update, news & notes, a Week 2 look-ahead and much more! | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Full Swing: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 2 Full Slate, Waiver Wire Watch & Week 3 Look-Ahead | 01:15:10 | |
A 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! | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | One to One Hundred: CENTURY CELEBRATION, Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 3 Recap, Waiver Wire Advice & Week 4 Preview | 01:23:31 | |
The 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! | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Looming Bye-mageddon: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 4 Recap, Streaming Advice & Week 5 Preparation | 01:24:55 | |
After 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 all The Fantasy Ruckers Leagues. | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | Slugfest Survival: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 5 Breakdown, Waiver Wire Considerations & Week 6 Preview | 01:28:46 | |
BYE-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! | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | BIG Carry: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 6 Recap, Waiver Wire Decisions & Week 7 Predictions | 01:20:39 | |
It 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. | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Next Level Analytics: Fantasy MLR 2024 Week 7 Recap, Suspension Reaction, Waiver Wire & Week 8 Preview | 01:29:46 | |
You 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 the league plus everything going on in The Fantasy Ruckers Leagues! | |||