The Fantasy Ruckers Show

It's been a busy month of October for international rugby in North America for both the USA/Canada Men's and Women's teams, ahead of November that is only going to get busier. Along with the latest MLR player moves, that includes our FIRST offseason signing, Ryan and James talk about the electric Canadian Women's Tests against England, the upcoming USA Eagles matches and a looming Nations Cup.

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A handful of now former Major League Rugby players are making the move across the pond and take their talents to leagues overseas, including one of MLR's top point scorers of all-time. Ryan and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley react to the latest moves and discuss what it means for MLR and its standing among leagues around the world. They also talk about the ESPN broadcast agreement extension, North American athlete pathways to rugby and one of James' many interesting stats of the week.

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

MLR Spotlight on Cassh Maluia move from pro football to rugby: https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/when-football-let-him-go-rugby-gave-cassh-maluia-a-new-dream

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Two coaches are out, two new coaches are in for the upcoming Major League Rugby season, as both the California Legion and Old Glory DC announce who will be leading them in MLR 2027. Ryan and James react to the two new head coaches and what it means for the respective clubs. They also discuss the latest round of international tests including the latest rivalry match between Canada and USA.

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
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Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

A record-breaking 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' finale on U.S. soil, sparks the conversation of growing the game, the impact on Major League Rugby and the momentum leading into the 2031/2033 Men's and Women's World Cup. Ryan and James react to the aftermath of the most attended rugby match in American rugby history and also discuss the overseas international action for both the USA Eagles and Rugby Canada ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup finals this weekend.

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
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Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

The 2026 Major League Rugby College Draft has come and gone, 14 of North America's next pro rugby stars have been selected and after days of reflecting it's time to talk about it...Ryan and James react to the players announced at last Thursday's college draft, share their biggest takeaways and what it says about the outlook of MLR this offseason!

The MLR community always rallies, MLR scrum-half Zion Going was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Support him and his family through the GoFundMe.

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
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Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

The boys are back!!! After an offseason break, Ryan and James return with an episode that will get you all caught up ahead of this week's 2026 MLR College Draft. From discussion on the end to Anthem RC to international performances, they recap everything that has gone down between June's MLR Championship to the days leading into the league's draft.

The MLR community always rallies, MLR scrum-half Zion Going was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Support him and his family through the GoFundMe.

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
X: @FantasyRuckers/@NARugbyDB  
Instagram: @thefantasyruckers/@MLRStats  
Facebook: thefantasyruckers   
Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

The Chicago Hounds are your 2026 MLR Champions!!! A conclusion in the windy city that was a fitting ending to another Major League Rugby season. Ryan talks to NARugbyDB's James Deeley about his experience at the championship match and how it encompassed the best that MLR has to offer in the North American pro sports space. They also reflect on the past season and how the final ignites optimism for the MLR ahead!

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
X: @FantasyRuckers/@NARugbyDB  
Instagram: @thefantasyruckers/@MLRStats  
Facebook: thefantasyruckers   
Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

What better way to usher in our 200th episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show then by breaking down a Major League Rugby semifinals weekend that broke not one but two total points playoff records! No shortage of points scored, BUT two very different stories...Ryan and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley recap the semifinal matches, give an early breakdown and prediction of the upcoming final between the Chicago Hounds and California Legion PLUS invite our TFR community to partake in a SCRUMMY showdown for one last fantasy rugby hurrah in MLR 2026!

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
X: @FantasyRuckers/@NARugbyDB  
Instagram: @thefantasyruckers/@MLRStats  
Facebook: thefantasyruckers   
Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com

As we jump into the MLR 2026 playoffs, friend of the show and Major League Rugby champion Andrew Coe hops on the pod to give his player's perspective of the past season, his first fantasy MLR experience plus everything in between! He also gives his prediction for the upcoming semifinal matchups and sides with a familiar team to hoist some hardware.

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.

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
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The MLR 2026 playoff picture is set, the road to the Major League Rugby Shield begins this weekend...Ryan and James recap the dramatic regular season finale that locked in the postseason, discuss the fallout for all six teams plus give their playoff predictions. They set the playoff scene with everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's semi-finals!

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

Along with the most comprehensive North American Rugby Database curated by James Deeley: https://narugbydb.com/

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

Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!

Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!
X: @FantasyRuckers/@NARugbyDB  
Instagram: @thefantasyruckers/@MLRStats  
Facebook: thefantasyruckers   
Bluesky: @thefantasyruckers.bsky.social/@narugbydb.com