There might have been only one match to open MLR 2026 but there surely is no shortage of stuff to talk about, and this week The Fantasy Ruckers bring on a couple special guests to join in on the discussion! On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan is joined by fill-in co-host John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning to react to Week 1 of Major League Rugby along with breaking down what to expect in Week 2 and more importantly the first weekend of fantasy MLR. NA Rugby DB's James Deeley also pops by to share some interesting stats fantasy MLR managers may be interested in, plus Devin makes his picks in this week's TFR Betting Challenge!

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In the words of the Black Eyed Peas...Let's Get (MLR 2026) Started!!! Week 1 of Major League Rugby's 2026 season is FINALLY here, which means fantasy drafts have begun and the boys are here to help with your last minute prep. Matt and Ryan take you through a three-round mock draft, breakdown the opening weekend match between the California Legion and Anthem Rugby Carolina along with talking the latest around the league. Devin also joins the show to chat about his picks for the TFR Betting Challenge and a message to those competing against the defending champ in our listener league!

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In a BEEFY episode, the boys take out their crystal ball, look into the future and reveal their predictions for the top five fantasy MLR players at each position! Ryan and Matt break out their notes, talk about who will be among the best players this MLR 2026 season and why they need to be on your watch list heading into fantasy drafts. It's also LAST CALL for anyone who wants to play fantasy MLR this season as they reveal the participants of this year's OG league!

🔴 Registration for the fantasy MLR 2026 season is LIVE! 🔴
If you want to participate this year, please click the following link and fill out the google form: 2026 Fantasy MLR Registration

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

Check out James Deeley's North American Rugby Database: https://narugbydb.com/

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The boys get into the nitty gritty of the upcoming fantasy Major League Rugby season! From changes we will notice in the matches themselves (i.e. the Referee Review System) to a new fantasy MLR structure, Matt & Ryan react and discuss about all things new we will see in MLR 2026. They also give a teaser to their yearly position rankings with interesting tidbits they noticed from this year's crop of player and continue to get warmed up for MLR betting with some Six Nations and Super Rugby picks in the TFR Betting Challenge.

🔴 Registration for the fantasy MLR 2026 season is LIVE! 🔴
If you want to participate this year, please click the following link and fill out the google form: 2026 Fantasy MLR Registration

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

Check out James Deeley's North American Rugby Database: https://narugbydb.com/

For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.

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The 2026 Major League Rugby season is less than a month away, the countdown to the upcoming fantasy MLR season has begun! And what better way to kickoff the month of March then to bring on a familiar name that makes his return to the fantasy rugby scene...MLR Stats and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley joins the show to chat about his outlook of the upcoming year, talks his favorite signings and announces he's back for some fantasy fun. Ryan and Matt also discuss the latest roster moves and continue to warm up their MLR betting chops in the TFR Betting Challenge with Six Nations and Super Rugby.

🔴 Registration for the fantasy MLR 2026 season is LIVE! 🔴
If you want to participate this year, please click the following link and fill out the google form: 2026 Fantasy MLR Registration

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

Check out James Deeley's North American Rugby Database: https://narugbydb.com/

For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.

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We have a fantasy MLR rookie on our hands...but he certainly is not a rookie when it comes to playing in Major League Rugby...friend of the show and long-time MLR player Andrew Coe joins Ryan and Matt with an exciting announcement...the former RFCLA & New York Iron Workers winger is set to play fantasy MLR in 2026! the boys also chat about hanging up the pro rugby cleats, thoughts on the California Legion, the CBA and the outlook of the upcoming season!

🔴 Registration for the fantasy MLR 2026 season is LIVE! 🔴
If you want to participate this year, please click the following link and fill out the google form: 2026 Fantasy MLR Registration

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

For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.

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For the first-time in the nearly decade history of the league, Major League Rugby has a Collective Bargaining Agreement with its players. Ryan and Matt discuss the MLR/USRPA/MLRPA CBA, reacting and breaking down all the letters associated with the historic agreement. The Ye brothers also discuss the roster announcement of two more teams for MLR 2026, remaining wave of signings and some other rugby around the world in the TFR Betting Challenge. Plus, an update on how to participate in fantasy MLR for the upcoming season with a teaser of what's to come.

As mentioned in this week's show (Ep.179):

MLR, USRPA, and a CBA: What does it all mean? (North American Rugby Database/MLR Stats' James Deeley): https://narugbydb.com/mlr-usrpa-and-a-cba-what-does-it-all-mean/

MLR, Players Association Reach Agreement (Goff Rugby Report): https://goffrugbyreport.com/news/mlr-players-association-reach-agreement

Major League Rugby secures first CBA with players (Sports Business Journal's Irving Mejia-Hilario): https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/02/11/major-league-rugby-secures-first-cba-with-players/

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

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As we get closer to another Fantasy Major League Rugby season, we anxiously wait for teams to be finalized! Ryan and Matt discuss the latest signings, many of which come from the California Legion, that has sparked our roster number tracker. You can probably guess which team lags behind and Matt ain't happy about it.

The boys also discuss what USA Eagle's 2026 training camp roster reveals plus get their rugby betting chops going with the first TFR Betting Challenge of 2026 beginning with some Super Rugby & Six Nations.

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

For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.

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