
The Fantasy Rugby Yanks Podcast
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Ep 95Season 2- Episode 43- Is Your Head Spinning Yet? (Premiership Round 16-17 & Super Rugby AU Round 9)
EIt is the latest jabbering from those idiots in America. Quick correction, one of us did call out the place of Wasp and Bath in the able (I believe). In this episode of TFRY (promise we'll get the length down at some point), we talk about the head scratching things going on with our beloved fantasy rugby formats, schedules and hiccups aplenty. We also get into the big debut made in Australia in the Super Rugby AU match. And yes we touch on literally everything from this past weekend and have a look forward to what this weekend's action will bring us in both hemispheres. Crack one of those cans and kick back! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. Once again, we are back at with the #AskTFRY for our bad fantasy advice on Friday's on twitter before the kickoff of the first match of the weekend in the Premiership.
Ep 94Season 2- Episode 42- Your Guess is As Good As Ours (Premiership Round 15 & Super Rugby AU Round 8)
EOh boy, hang on to your hats, there's a lot to get through here. Your favorite American Rugby knuckleheads really get into all the action from last weekend AND dive into the week to come, including a bust week in the Premiership. Feel free to skip to your preferred or favorite section of this one. We start off talking Super Rugby AU (7:55) including some big referee oopses, offsides much? We bring it back north for the 2nd weekend of the Premiership since the restart (20:13) and we give our best crack at a bust week of fantasy in this week's start or sit (1:02:21). Tune in for all this and the usual stupid banter you'd expect from us! Snap off a beer and enjoy. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. Once again, we are back at with the #AskTFRY Friday's (and Tuesday) on twitter before the kickoff of the first match of the weekend in the Premiership.
Ep 93Season 2- Episode 41- The Undeserved Curtain on Aotearoa (Premiership Round 14, Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 10 & Super Rugby AU Round 7)
EIt's the latest styling from those American rugby dopes. It's another lengthy one, but no worries it'll get trimmed down after this week. Sit back as we cover a host of topics this week including; the South African response to Black Lives Matter, the really not so big bang of an ending that we deserved for Super Rugby Aotearoa as good as it was, the week's action in Super Rugby AU including a mammoth effort from the Red's on defense, and YES we have Premiership rugby to talk about. Yes it was ugly in so many aspects, but more rugby back is something we are all happy with I believe. Of course, we dive into start or sit for the coming round's action in fantasy. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. Once again, we are back at with the #AskTFRY Friday's on twitter before the kickoff of the first match of the weekend in the Premiership.
Ep 92Season 2- Episode 40-Finally The Fantasy Returns (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 9 & Super Rugby AU Round 6)
EIt's another episode of your favorite American rugby dopes! Just a heads up, you might want to drink a beer with us on this one, it's a rather lengthy one. In this episode we take a look at recent additions to our New England Free Jacks and yes we finally get to talk about rugby in the Northern Hemisphere too! We do a restart preview (12:30-32:40 in case you want to jump to or over it) and also have a look at some new faces in new places. We also, have a look at all the action going on in the Super Rugby comps, including a couple of surprise results in Super Rugby AU. Finally, we get to bang of the rust for start or sit. Kick em back, relax, crack one and enjoy! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. Once again, we are back at with the #AskTFRY Friday's on twitter before the kickoff of the first match in the Premiership.
Ep 91Season 2- Episode 39- Cobbling It Together (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 8 & Super Rugby AU Round 5)
EIt is our favorite rugby dumbies from America, or is it rugby for American dumbies? In either case we are back, a slightly less serious tone for this one, but still some good fat to chew on. We talk about some movement, coach and player related, in the Northern Hemisphere. We hit on the potential 8 Nations tournament, yeah we couldn't help but still have a go at the Azzurri. Who would have the audactiy...or lack of brains, to try and pick an All Blacks team right now? Umm hello, have you listened to this pod before? We only have a crack at the forwards, but still. Finally, we wrap all the action from both Super Rugby comps, including Ben's latest edition of, what did the Chiefs do wrong this time. Have a seat, crack a beverage with us and tune in! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 90Season 2- Episode 38- An Important Conversation (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 7 & Super Rugby AU Round 4)
EIt's your favorite American Rugby dodos here to have an important conversation with Ben's wife, Jess, finally bringing some intelligence to this conversation. The first 20ish minutes of this episode features an important conversation about what we need to do as a sport if we want to continue to bang the drum that rugby is for everyone. As mentioned before, we are joined by special guest, Jess Glauser, to bring us her perspective with the potential ban that World Rugby are looking to implement. We also include in that same conversation the recent open letter Dan Leo wrote to the World Rugby and what should be done about situations like that. Of course, we did find a way to have a laugh this episode too. We have a look at player and coach movements around the world, including right here in New England. We start to glance forward at the fantasy aspect of the restart in the Northern Hemisphere. Finally, we wrap all the action from both Super Rugby competitions and hear what Ben's gripe is with the Chiefs this time. Settle in and have a listen to some good and important rugby happenings. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 89Season 2- Episode 37- The Grumpiest Old Prop (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 6 & Super Rugby AU Round 3)
EThose rugby dopes from America are back with their latest banter. In this episode we have a look at what's going on with SANZAR including The Rugby Championship and what next year's southern hemisphere domestic competition could look like. We also discuss why we all need to be careful of our comments when it comes to folks namesake. Of course, we recap all the action from both New Zealand and Australia. Of course we have our usual banter and come see what's got Ben so hot & bothered. Kick back and tune in! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 88Season 2- Episode 36- More Steak, Less Sizzle (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 5 & Super Rugby AU Round 2)
EWe are back for all your entertainment needs, I mean at least to the level you can expect from us to this point. You're favorite American rugby boneheads are here discuss much of the latest goings on in the sport. We talk about the player movement we are seeing, especially from one Premiership club and the not so much movement from another. We also discuss the latest bit of buzz that the MLR has tried to create with their latest franchise announcement. Finally we have a look at what the Premiership restart could bring and of course we go over all the action in both Super Rugby competitions, including the Grump Old Prop's displeasure with the folks standing in the middle. Tune in for all this, our usual banter and I'm sure some other stuff that'll make you roll your eyes. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 87Season 2- Episode 35- High Class Hookers (Super Rugby Aoteroa Round 4 & Super Rugby AU Round 1)
EThose American Rugby idiots are back for your enjoyment or whatever reason it is you listen to us. This pod we cover quite a bit, including some dumb former fly-half that just simply doesn't get it. We also take our crack at tiering those in international rugby that dawn the #2 shirt, likely a few eyebrows raised here. We also discuss briefly what's going on with the finances at RFU, some player movement and of course we cover both Super Rugby competitions with a bit of an emphasis on the new laws that were on display in Australia. All of this and of course the usual banter & laughs. Kick those boots up and enjoy everyone! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 86Season 2- Episode 34- The Geek & The Yanks (Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 3 + Super Rugby AU Preview)
EIt's your favorite American Rugby kuckleheads, with a special guest! This week's episode features our friend The Fantasy Rugby Geek, otherwise known as George. He joins us to chew the fat on a load of material. We talk about the player movements and the semi-retirement no man's land that the financial issues of clubs seem to be forcing some players into. We cover the issue with London Irish coach...or Gloucester...or...well either way George Skivington. We go over what Dave Rennie's options are with RA's current predicament in their player exits. And of course we talk Super Rugby AU, Super Rugby NZ, all the goings on in between and what Draft Rugby might be up to during this 7 weeks of overlap. Kick back, tune in and enjoy a laugh on us. Follow our friend George via Twitter: frugbygeek or his website: https://fantasyrugbygeek.com/ Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 85Season 2- Episode 33- Holy Penalties Batman (Super Rugby Aotearoa Week 2)
EIt's the latest stylings of your favorite American rugby dopes. Yes there was rugby this week, but boy do the teams need to start adjusting to the officials. This week we talk about player movement including the latest exodus from Australia and where they are all headed. We touch on a certain former American Football punter that decided he'd challenge the rugby universe, perhaps the wrong decision. Of course we cover week 2 of Super Rugby for the Kiwi's and discuss what might be going wrong in Hamilton and Wellington. Kick back and tune in for all this and more! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 84Season 2- Episode 32- Well Done Kiwis (Super Rugby Aotearoa Week 1)
EBack into the swing of things, you can expect to be annoyed by us on a weekly basis for a little while, fun right? On this episode of TFRY, we have a look at some player movements and talk about a chunky former fly-half affirming the suspicions that Sam Burgess divulged in the previous week. We have another quick talk about the potential World Rugby Calendar and of course we cover the bases on the opening weekend down in New Zealand. Also, you may have herd of quarterbacks being ranked in tiers, we decide, why can't we do that with some of the world's best number 9's. All this, the usual banter and shenanigans from your favorite Stateside rugby bums. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 83Season 2-Episode 31- New World Order of Rugby (Super Rugby Aotearoa Preview)
EBack into the swing of things, 2 pods in 3 weeks, so close enough. On this episode of TFRY, your favorite rugby playing boneheads from America talk through a whole lot of things. First off, if it wasn't clear, we support Black Lives Matter and believe that everyone should be treated equally, anyone that doesn't believe in that, well we won't be friends, that's for sure. Besides that, we talk about the spill all pod of a former England player from the 2015 World Cup and the confirmation of things we've long suspected. We chew through what the rugby world could look like in January 2021 with a possible new world calendar about to be introduced. And of course we talk Super Rugby Aotearoa and have a look at the 5 teams that will be dazzling the world starting this weekend. All this and more so kick back, and enjoy the banter. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 82Season 2-Episode 30- We Have Awaken
EWell, we certainly didn't expect it to take us THIS long to get to episode 30 this season. Funny things happen when the world gets turned upside down by a pandemic, ya know? In any case, your favorite American rugby knuckleheads are back! In this episode we recap out All-Time XV's team from way back when, as voted on by our twitter followers and co. We also discuss the upcoming MLR draft, the pros & cons, and how much trouble could live sports be in if fans find watching a game from home more tolerable than at the venue. This and all general banter that you'd expect from the two of us. Plug in, relax and enjoy! Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 81Season 2- Episode 29- Eagle's Belly Exposed
EFirst off, apologies if the sound is A+ with this one. This was our first attempt at a remote podcast, trying to do our duty by keeping our distance. In any case, there might not be much rugby on to watch, but there's plenty we found to talk about. In this episode we talk about the good stuff we are seeing from the rugby community as a whole amongst this situation we are in. As Americans, of course we have to talk about the financial crisis going on with the sport in the USA. We also talk about, ways to help the sport while we have the proverbial reset button on hand. This and the usual banter you'd expect with us, including a new competition we'd like to launch for those of you that are fantasy nuts like us. Kick back, grab a beverage and tune in!
Ep 80Season 2- Episode 28- The Show Must Go On (Super Rugby Round 7)
EYes we did get a recording in this week, so those favorite rugby dopes from America are here for you. Amidst all the chaos the world has spun into, we try to provide you some comfort with our pod this week, simply by being who we are. On this episode it's a special birthday message from a friend of ours. We talk about ways to solve that whole finishing the season issue (some decisions have been made since we recorded). We go through the bit of rugby we can from Super Rugby round 7. We are thankful for that. Then, (around 29:30) we get into some problem solving on how to put in the best team we currently can, for our fantasy Premiership team on The Rugby Magazine site. So, if you wanna hear us make fools of ourselves, more than normal, listen to that bit and have yourself a laugh. We look forward to working on content to bring to you guys as often as possible until the matches get back underway. Thanks so much for your listening, we'll still be here and hope you will join us. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 79Season 2- Episode 27- Light the Way (6 Nations Round 4, Premiership Round 13 & Super Rugby Round 6)
EIt's the latest musings from your favorite American Rugby boneheads! On this episode we cover it all! Off the field stuff, including Eagle's Captain Blaine Scully calling time on his rugby days, the issues with Tony Rowe and FlyBe, and player movements. We have our first taste of Free Jack's IPA and hit on the match down in NOLA. We get into the two 6 Nations matches that we were lucky enough to have and the big instances that happened in each. Of course, we go through all the actions in both the Premiership and Super Rugby. Finally, it's an abbreviated (not by our design) Start or Sit for all your fantasy lineups. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 78Season 2- Episode 26- Where Have You Been Aussies? (Premiership Round 12 & Super Rugby Round 5)
EHere we go, it's exactly what you've been waiting for! No? Oh well, here we go with the latest episode of those rugby boneheads from THAT side of the pond. This week we talk about player movement, and something possibly being afoot over at Sale. We also talk about the action from this past weekend in the Premiership, including the ending at The Stoop that has many talking. Also, we take a look at Super Rugby and the resurgence of some of the Aussie teams this past weekend. Finally, it's everyone's favorite segment, Start or Sit. Tune in for all this and all the laughs. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
S1 Ep 77Season 2- Episode 25- Cip's Courage
Woo, everyone caught their breath yet? Yeah, us neither. It's a big episode for you this week we chat about 4 different competitions, some more extensive than others. We take a look at 6 Nations and pick at the official selections just a tad on top of it. We review some of the more significant happenings in the Premiership including a certain 4-Try hero's full moon. Then we go down to Super Rugby and discuss the happenings of a few teams, including what seems to be the lack of fire power with the Bulls. Of course we dive into starts and sit for both Premiership and Super rugby. Tune in, get on your listening pants and enjoy! Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 76Season 2- Episode 24- Be Nice (Premiership Round 10 & Super Rugby Round 3)
EApologies for the length of this one, but when there's a ton of stuff to talk about, you can't help yourselves. On this episode we talk about all the rugby goings on. Firstly, hats off to Harlequins leading from the front by having the first ever rugby pride match. Elsewhere, we touch briefly on MLR (and their little foul up with our beloved Free Jacks), hit on the major talking points in this weekend's Premiership action (including some naughty boys) and we head to the lands of Super Rugby to talk about their still early season happenings. We go through all 3 fantasy competitions (6 Nations, Premiership and Super) in this week's start or sit, scan for your favorite competition and see what we have to say. Buckles up, relax and get ready for some entertainment hitting your ears. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 75Season 2- Episode 23- It's a Waaka Waaka World (6 Nations & Super Rugby Round 2, MLR Round 1)
EWe are back for your listening pleasure...yeah pleasure, right? In either case we are here to chat about many things (hence the long episode) including off the field items (Ellis Genge you beauty). We get to chatting about the 2nd rounds of both the 6 Nations and Super Rugby with all the trimmings there. Of course we talk about MLR & our beloved Free Jacks and their opening match out in Las Vegas against our rivals from NY. Finally, we wrap with our start/sit including the return of the Premiership, so put those feet up, settle in and enjoy! Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 74Season 2-Episode 22- Can Confirm Eddie is Not OK (6 Nations & Super Rugby Round 1)
EAww did you miss us? A little? OK we'll take a little. We are back with loads to talk about, not only was there a ton of rugby to talk about, there were loads of talking points too. Eddie...nope he's not, he's not OK. On this episode, we cover a little bit of player movement, talk a little MLR and what to expect in this 3rd season for professional rugby here in the states. Of course we wrap up all the action from this past weekend both in the northern and southern hemisphere. Also, don't miss our best advice on start sit for both competitions for this coming weekend. Get your listening pants on, kick back and enjoy. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 73Season 2- Episode 21- Herrick's Return (6 Nations Preview)
ETwice in one week, how lucky are you!? Well, perhaps not that lucky, but yes it's our 2nd episode in a week. This episode we are joined by our old friend James and his adventures. We recap the important action from the Premiership this past week and then get right into it. We dive head first into the 6 Nations squads, weighing out their chances, their head scratching picks and discuss the players to watch as we start a new World Cup cycle. Of course, we give you our thoughts on start sit for The Rugby Magazine 6 Nations fantasy game. Kick back and tune in for the fun! Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 72Season 2- Super Duper Draft Special
EIt's BACK! This morning we completed this season's podcast draft for FRD Super Rugby. Tune in to hear our thoughts through our picks as we do our first ever full pack team with hookers, props, both locks and a full back row. Also, we have our favorites and our not so favorites so use our mistakes to your advantage and maybe capitalize on something that we saw that you didn't. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 71Season 2- Episode 20- Can of Worms (Champions Cup Round 6)
EIt's your favorite American Fantasy Rugby podcast back to bring you the goods. Not a whole lot going on since we last podded...oh wait kind of the opposite actually. On this week's pod we discuss the Premierships final decision for the Saracens Rugby Club, what that could mean for the players, other clubs and England rugby. Speaking of England rugby, we gloss over the squad selections (more coming next week on our 6 Nations preview). Of course we chat about the final round of Champions Cup Pool play, and have a look at the Semi-Finals that will entertain us come march. Finally, it's the return of Start/Sit for this weekend's Premiership action. Don't forget to give to The Rugby Magazine Kickstarter (at the bottom here), it only takes a little effort from the many. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. The Rugby Magazine Kickstarter- LET'S GO: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edwardrkerr/rugby-magazine-super-rugby-fantasy?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=rugby%20
Ep 70Season 2- Episode 19- TFRY for TRM (Champions Cup Round 5)
EIt's your favorite American Rugby hammerheads back for your enjoyment! This episode we talk about our friends at The Rugby Magazine and how much they mean to us, so support their Kickstarter (link below). We also talk about transfers and what has conjured out the winds that seems be flowing through this rumor mill. Of course we also talk about this past week's action in Europe and take a look ahead at who could be in and who could be out for the Quarter-Finals. Come along for the ride and enjoy the fun as we get into all this & more. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. The Rugby Magazine Kickstarter- LET'S GO: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edwardrkerr/rugby-magazine-super-rugby-fantasy?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=rugby%20
Ep 69Season 2- Episode 18- Get Well Big Mike (Premiership Round 8)
EQuite an interesting weekend in the Prem this past weekend. Your favorite rugby guys from the US are back with more entertainment for your ears. This week we talk a little bit about the best players across both formats of fantasy rugby. We discuss the unfortunate incident that happened on the pitch at Allianz, recap all the weekend's action and of course we take a look forward to round 5 of the Champions Cup. Super Rugby is starting soon and with that of course Fantasy Super Rugby is too. We have our official podcast league open for the draft format. E-mail us or hit us up on twitter if you want in. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 68Season 2- Episode 17- New Year, Same Knuckleheads (Premiership Round 7)
EHappy New Year everyone! Yes we are back from our hiatus and despite mother nature trying to put one of us in the dirt, we are back with our first pod of the new year. We do a little 2019 recap and look back on our favorite moments from the rugby year. As always, we look at the previous weekend's Premiership action and we get into start or sit. Kick back, and ring in the new year with your favorite American Rugby boneheads. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 67Season 2- For the Rest of Us- Festivus Special
EYour favorite fantasy rugby hammerheads are here for your holiday pleasure! It's our 2nd annual Festivus Special where we air our grievances and show a feat of strength by saying something nice about someone we don't like. We both went really bold with our feats of strength so hopefully that gives us what it takes to make it through the rest of the season. Have a safe and happy holiday from the boys of TFRY. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected].
Ep 66Season 2- Episode 16- Them's Fightin Words (Champions Cup Round 4)
EWe are a bit late to the party this week, BUT we are in fact here. After mother nature screwed with our podcast plans we are back and ready to hang out with you. This week we discuss some things to do with the money you get from your gift returns, oh right and BIG news on this side of the pond. Possibly the biggest since the launch of MLR, no joke. Of course we recap all the games in Europe, including that incident at Allianz, and start or sit makes it's return for this coming weekend in the Prem. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast. Happy holidays everyone!
Ep 65Season 2- Episode 15- Naka-warrior-awa (Champions Cup Round 3)
EWell we still have more questions than answers, but we got some answers after this weekend. It's your favorite American Rugby lads ready to hang out with you. This week we discuss some player movement including a huge, literally...wait...yeah no, literally, signing for Glasgow and also some possible Premiership shuffling. And as you'd expect, we recap all the action, with one hiccup, from the first weekend of the home & away series in Champions Cup. Tune in and enjoy! Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
S1 Ep 64Season 2- Episode 14- Saint Matthew (Premiership Round 5)
For being a sandwich weekend, that was pretty good stuff in the Premiership. Your favorite American rugby boneheads are back to bring a smile to that face...well at least a giggle we hope. We start with a tip of our caps to the Rainbow Laces campaign that we saw quite prevalent all weekend. Next we dive into what in this universe is going on down at Welford Road? We dip into the responsibility of the downturn of the mighty Tigers and where to go from here. Do you have a bit of a headache in choosing players for your TRM team? We do a little either or down each position to give you some help on that decision. Of course, we go through all the action this past weekend and look ahead to the start of the home and home rounds of Champions Cup. Kick back, tune in and laugh along with us. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 63Season 2- Episode 13- Rouge Mist (Champions Cup Round 2)
EChampions Cup Round 2 is in the books and so is the latest episode of TFRY. We talk about some injury news that hit the Premiership clubs (eyes on those rosters this weekend kid). We take our semi-annual bite out of NBC Sports, things never change it seems. We also talk about all the action around Europe including some absolute madness from a pair of French sides. Finally, don't miss start or sit for Round 5 of the Premiership this weekend. For those like us in the States, let us help us through your long travel days for the holiday and of course a Happy Thanksgiving to you. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, or by using #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 62Season 2- Episode 12- Sarrie On (Champions Cup Round 1)
EAnother long winded podcast from your favorite American Rugby chuckleheads is ready for you. We get a little deeper into the decision the Saracens made this week and what our overall view is up to this point. With luck, no having to talk about this will keep future episode shorter. We also talk a bit about some ideas for law changes to improve & speed up the game. Oh yeah, some tournament kicked of this past weekend. We recap all the action from the opening weekend of Champions Cup and preview this coming week's matchups. Kick back and have a listen FFS. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 61Season 2- Episode 11- Premiership Round 4 & Champions Cup Preview
EThe latest episode from THOSE American Rugby dudes is up for your listening pleasure. Yes, we are stilling swinging on behalf of & still backing our Boys in Black. In other news, we talk a bit about the Barbarian's selections, happenings of a popular beer company that we happen to admire, some player movements and of course the rugby. We make the rounds on all the weekend's action in the final round before Europe. Did someone say EUROPE!? Yes, we preview Champions Cup, going pool by pool and bring you a little fantasy knowledge as well. Tune in to catch all this and everything in between. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 60Season 2- Episode 10- World Cup Final Weekend & Premiership Round 3
EBig week with lots to talk about we've got you covered from this side of the Atlantic. The big news dropping out of North London at Allianz Park is obviously a focal point for everyone, yes we talk about it too. SPOILER ALERT, if you hate the Saracens, this might not be your cup of tea. Oh yeah, there was some big match this weekend over in Japan too, we get dig into that as well. We also recap all the weekend's action from the Premiership and of course we preview next week's matchups to help you get that edge on your friends in your fantasy leagues for both The Rugby Magazine and draft formats. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 59Season 2- Episode 9- World Cup Semi-Finals & Premiership Round 2
EFirst off, apologies for the length of this pod, we didn't think we had this much to talk about, but somehow still managed to talk this long. I promise it's worth it because we have a few laughs and try to really help you out with your fantasy teams. We talk about the referee appointed for the World Cup Final and who else we would consider. We talk a bit about the comments being thrown about after the big clash last Saturday with England & New Zealand, and of course the game that was a definite let off that occurred the following day. Of course, we wrap up all of the weekend's action in a sloppy weathered round 2 of the Premiership and give you our best advice for start sit in The Rugby Magazine fantasy teams as well as draft format leagues. Bear with us, get cozy and enjoy the ride for this week's episode. Have a question about your lineup on as the clock ticks down for game week start? Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.
Ep 58Season 2- Episode 8- World Cup QF & Premiership Round 1
EFinally it's up! The latest episode with those American rugby hammerheads is here. It is the return of James this episode. We talk about his adventures in the land of the rising sun, French rugby's inner feud and of course the action. We recap the quarterfinal matches, salute to some legends & amazing teams and let's not forget the Premiership opening weekend. We make the rounds on all of it and give you our best start sit for both competitions in your fantasy lineups. Ask us questions or reach via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar or e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on iTunes.
Ep 57Season 2- Episode 7- World Cup Group Stage Final Week & Premiership Opening Weekend Preview
EIt's your weekly dose of those American Rugby boneheads. First off, thanks again to all those that helped and tuned in to the YouTube live last Saturday! This week we talk about the closing of the World Cup group stage, the havoc cause by the typhoon and all big results from last week. Of course, we preview the Quarter-Finals with start or sit advice, and FINALLY the Premiership IS BACK, we preview the opening weekend, also with start or sit recommendations. Tune in and hit us up, to ask your fantasy questions. Ask us questions or reach via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar or e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods or rating/reviewing the pod on iTunes. Join our Premiership Rugby Magazine, let us know that you want in on the action!

Ep 56Season 2- Episode 6- Premiership Preview
EWorld Cup match cancellations got you down? SAY NO MORE! Your favorite rugby hammerheads from stateside are here to rescue you. In this special episode we preview all things Gallagher Premiership, who goes to Twickenham & takes the crown, who makes top 4 & top 6, who goes down and who could be the dark horse to crash the party. Of course we talk fantasy too! We give our advice on Fantasy Rugby Draft rankings and perhaps some busts to avoid, along with sleepers to grab late. We also have a look at The Rugby Magazine format, players that will be worth their price and players that you wanna steer very far away from. Kick back and soak in all the fantasy rugby knowledge as we get geared of the kickoff of the competition next weekend. Ask us questions or reach via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar or e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods are rating/reviewing the pod on iTunes. We will have both Premiership Rugby Magazine and Fantasy Rugby Draft leagues for you to partake in. Hit us up if you want in on the action!

Ep 55Season 2- Episode 5- Rugby World Cup Week 3
EIt's the latest rendition of your favorite American Rugby shenanigans from your favorite pair of knuckleheads. This week we talk about some not so great games that were put on display in Japan this week. We also discuss some performances from teams we didn't necessarily expect, including the good old U.S of A. Last but not least, we provide a little bit of advice to help you finish out the pool play rounds of your Rugby World Cup Fantasy Rugby teams from our friends over at The Rugby Mag, including start or sit advice for the final pool games. Ask us questions or reach via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar or e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods are rating/reviewing the pod on iTunes. Lastly, Premiership Rugby returns soon! We will have both The Rugby Magazine and Fantasy Rugby Draft leagues for you to partake in. Hit us up if you want in on the action!

Ep 54Season 2- Episode 4- Rugby World Cup Week 2
EWow this thing seems to be going by fast, is there any way to hit the pause button on this damn thing so we can enjoy rugby (almost) every day like this? The 4th installment of the new season brings some apologies. Both guys had to fess up to past mistakes in this week's episode, and they do so, so we can clear the air and move on to the good stuff. We discuss the upset wins in Japan, some of the uglier things, as well, and of course we talk fantasy. The knockout rounds will be here before you know it, so start preparing your squads, we're here to help. Also, the turn of the calendar means it's Premiership Rugby returns soon! We will have both Rugby Magazine and Fantasy Rugby Draft leagues for you to partake in. Hit us up if you want in on the action! Ask us questions or reach via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar or e-mail [email protected]. Of course we welcome feedback via those methods are rating/reviewing the pod on iTunes.

Ep 53Season 2- Episode 3- World Cup Opening Weekend
ELoads of good matchups to be had after the opening weekend of RWC 2019. First off, we urge you all, to take it down a notch on twitter. This is something enjoyable for all of us, let's not put efforts in to make it the opposite. On episode 3 of the shiny new season, we talk about all the action that took place including a huge Saturday packed with action. We give our fantasy takes on each match this past weekend, our best start sit advice for TRM's 2nd game week and the start of the 3rd game week (real life getting in the way) and of course, pick 'em! Tune in and see what kind of foolishness we've come up with to give to you for your ears to download. Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up
Ep 52Season 2- Episode 2- Fantasy Rugby World Cup Preview
EWhat could be more fun than talking about the Rugby World Cup? Oh wait! I know, talking about Fantasy Rugby World Cup. We have a special episode here where your favorite American Rugby hammerheads talk about all things Fantasy Rugby on The Rugby Magazine website. We pick out our favorite diamond's in the rough, some big stars that are just names and not so much fantasy assets, as well as give you our start our sit recommendations for each matchup from Friday to Monday this coming week. Find us on twitter to get your last minute advice and to talk strategy. Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.
Ep 51Season 2- Episode 1- World Cup Preview
EWE ARE BACK! We are excited to be returning for our 2nd go around this year with lots more to do and talk about because, well there's this tournament going on in Japan. It starts this Friday and there's some really good teams playing in it, never heard of it? That's cool, we have you covered. In the season 2 premiere we talk about all things Rugby World Cup, going through each pool, some players to watch and our predictions of who get the job done and hoist the Webb Ellis in November. Tune in for your favorite American Rugby knuckleheads once again. Don't forget to subscribe to us and also rate us wherever you can, we love feedback and what to hear from all of you. Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.

Ep 50RWC is Coming!
EGet ready!

Ep 49Episode 37: Season Finale! (Super Rugby Final)
EThe last one of the season folks! In the season finale we chat about the new law that's been implemented immediately, big name injury scares, the Premiership Schedule release and how the World Cup effects that. We chat about the Super Series in California, and the upsets there. Of course we chat about the final that we did NOT deserve in Super Rugby and chat a bit about TRC. A BIG thank you to all of you that downloaded, subscribed, reviewed, e-mailed and supported us this year. Special thanks goes to The Rugby Magazine and their staff, Fantasy Rugby Draft, Draft Rugby and our friend The Fantasy Rugby Geek. Last, but not least, a thank you to our wive's, they put up with our antics and smiled through it all. SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.

Ep 48Episode 36: Super Rugby Semi-Final
EHappy 4th of July All! Yes we return to you on this American Independence Day (the one time we got along with the French) to bring you the 2nd to last episode of the season. In this episode we talk about the (somewhat) recent release of team's World Cup and TRC squads, the omissions, the surprise inclusions and the overall makeup of each. We chat about the Super Series going on in California right now, the good, the bad and the ugly. Of course, we talk about the Semi-Finals from Super Rugby last week and look ahead to this weekend's final in Christchurch. Be sure you send in any comments or questions for our final pod next week and we'll read them when we record. Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.

Ep 47Episode 35: Super Rugby Round 18
EWhat an amazing set of results last weekend to set us up with our Super Rugby Quarter-Finals this weekend. On this weeks pod we talk about some (un)retirements around the rugby world including an US Eagle Legend and the omissions by Le Bleu for their RWC squads. We also talk about the final in the U.S.'s own domestic league, MLR, and the few kinks that need to be worked out for this young league...and the match itself of course. Of course, we review all of the weekend's action that set up our matchups for the opening round of Super Rugby playoffs. Make sure you're subscribed to keep up with all of our pods! Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.

Ep 46Fantasy Corner: Episode 5
EIt is the finale of The Fantasy Corner from us here at TFRY. The response from it was great, so yes we will make this a regular thing next season. On this variation we discuss a few e-mailers, and believe it or not, we helped someone reach a final, YAY! We also talk about the top point scorers in draft style fantasy rugby for Super Rugby. Also, what would the perfect team look like in FRD this year? We'll tell you the dream fantasy Super Rugby FRD team. Follow us on Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email [email protected] with questions, feedback or just to say what's up.