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!

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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.

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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!

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As we head into the final weekend of the MLR 2026 regular season, one last musical chair remains with three teams vying for the final spot into the playoffs! On this week's episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, along with previewing all three matches with big implications in the Rucking Rundown, Ryan and Matt also (reluctantly) bring on the Rugby Wrap Up's Matt McCarthy and Zach Lanning to crown them fantasy MLR champions of this year's OG League.

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The second last weekend of the MLR 2026 regular season sealed the fate of those playing fantasy Major League Rugby; either championship glory or finals heartbreak...on this week's Quick Tap Recap episode of the Fantasy Ruckers Show, James and Ryan discuss everything that went down in the penultimate week of MLR 2026 from the playoff clinchers to the last remaining playoff musical chair left for three teams fighting for elimination time. They also talk about the top fantasy MLR performers from the weekend, the numbers behind it all and give their prediction on the four teams they believe will be competing for the shield in one week's time.

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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Matty's words of advice for fantasy MLR managers heading into championship weekend?..."Be above the noise..." Find out what he means on this week's Rucking Rundown episode where he along with Ryan preview the matches coming up in MLR 2026's Week 10, give you some emergency backup waiver wire options to stash on benches for the weekend and give you other tips to best set yourself up for a fantasy MLR championship when things are all said and done this weekend!

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A whole lot of what we already knew was confirmed in Week 9, including what Ryan and James think could be the best side in Major League Rugby history...In this week's Quick Tap Recap episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show to breakdown EVERYTHING that went down in Week 9 and how they feel about each team with just two weeks to go before MLR 2026 playoffs. They also discuss the top fantasy MLR performers from the weekend and the BIG role they played for fantasy managers who bought their ticket to a fantasy Major League Rugby championship matchup!

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

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

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The Fantasy MLR playoffs are here, and with mighty that have fallen, new league members emerge for a shot at a fantasy rugby championship! On this week's Rucking Rundown episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt give their top waiver wire options, some of whom they think could be league winners, plus go through all of this weekend's MLR 2026 Week 9 matches to discuss their top starters and give their predictions.

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

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