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/

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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.

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We have a rundown of questions for our special guest on this week's episode of The Fantasy Ruckers Show! Former USA Eagle & host of The Rugby Rundown plus so much more, Will Hooley joins Ryan to chat about a crazy offseason, expectations for Major League Rugby 2026 and thoughts on the future of rugby in the US. Ryan also recaps all the latest signings plus their fantasy impact with Matt, along with chatting some fantasy football/fantasy MLR crossover with Devin!

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