For the first-time all offseason, one that included team departures, mergers and tough conversations, Major League Rugby has addressed the future of the league. On this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show, Ryan and Matt are joined by American Rugby Rising's Bill Baker to breakdown the statement and react to what it all means for the future of rugby in North America.

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To officially turn the page to the 2026 fantasy MLR season, we celebrate the best of (and not so best of) the past season in our first-ever TFR Manager's Choice Awards! The people have spoken and from the 2025 fantasy MLR MVP and undrafted gem to the biggest bust and sleeper, we reveal the voting results! Ryan, Matt and Devin react to those results and also discuss the latest news including USA Rugby's Scott Lawrence remarks on the state of domestic rugby competition.

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When we, along with many other Major League Rugby fans, thought we were in the clear this crazy offseason, more bombshell news comes out...the Fantasy Ruckers react to the Houston Sabercats decision to not participate in MLR 2026 and are also joined by the team's young star Seth Smith to give us player insight into the situation. Ryan, Matt, Devin and Seth also reflect on his time with the cats and reveal his fantasy MLR ranking!

VOTE in the Fantasy MLR 2025 TFR Manager's Choice Awards! If you played in a fantasy MLR league this past season, let us know who you think should be walking away with our first TFR Awards, fill out your ballot here: https://forms.gle/XwraUANGLb1ytWHp8

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