List of 2016–17 Pro12 transfers explained

This is a list of player transfers involving Pro12 teams before or during the 2016–17 season.

Benetton Treviso

See main article: Benetton Rugby.

Players In

• Andrea Buondonno from Mogliano
• David Odiete from Mogliano
• Ian McKinley from Viadana
• Guglielmo Zanini from Rovigo Delta
• Giorgio Bronzini from Rovigo Delta^[1]
• Tito Tebaldi from Harlequins^[2]
• Nicola Quaglio from Rovigo Delta^[3]
• Michael Tagicakibau from Scarlets^[4]
• Filippo Gerosa from Viadana^[5]
• Tiziano Pasquali from Leicester Tigers^[6]
• Tommaso Allan from USA Perpignan^[7]
• Tommaso Benvenuti from Bristol Rugby^[8]
• Federico Zani from Mogliano
• Luca Sperandio from Mogliano^[9]

Players Out

• Matteo Muccignat to Rovigo Delta^[3]
• Ludovico Nitoglia retired^[10]
• Enrico Bacchin to Petrarca Padova
• Simone Ragusi to Petrarca Padova^[11]
• Alberto Lucchese retired
• Salesi Manu to Honda Heat^[12]
• Andrea De Marchi to Rovigo Delta^[13]
• Duncan Naude to Limoges^[14]
• Sam Christie to Waikato^[15]
• James Ambrosini to Amatori San Donà^[16]
• Chris Smylie to North Harbour^[17]
• Rupert Harden to Richmond^[18]
• Tom Palmer to Bordeaux Begles^[19]

Cardiff Blues

See main article: Cardiff Blues.

Players In

• Nick Williams from Ulster^[20]
• Matthew Morgan from Bristol Rugby^[21]
• Rhys Gill from Saracens^[22]
• Steven Shingler from Scarlets^[23]
• Willis Halaholo from Hurricanes^[24]
• Kirby Myhill from Scarlets^[25]
• George Earle from Scarlets^[25]

Players Out

• Rhys Patchell to Scarlets^[26]
• Sam Hobbs to Newport Gwent Dragons^[27]
• Craig Mitchell to Newport Gwent Dragons^[28]
• Chris Dicomidis to Pontypridd^[29]
• Tom Williams to Scarlets^[30]
• Miles Normandale to Rotherham Titans^[31]
• Harry Davies to Bath^[32]
• Gavin Evans to Neath RFC^[33]
• Manoa Vosawai to RC Vannes^[34]
• Lou Reed to Sale Sharks^[35]
• Richard Smith to Scarlets^[36]
• Tom Isaacs to Hong Kong Football Club^[37]
• Tom Davies to Newport Gwent Dragons^[38]
• Joe Jones to USA Perpignan^[39]
• Elias Wyn Benham to Cardiff RFC^[40]
• Gareth Davies to Merthyr RFC^[41]
• Tavis Knoyle to Newport Gwent Dragons^[42]
• Salesi Ma'afu to Gloucester Rugby^[43]

Connacht

See main article: Connacht Rugby.

Players In

• Eoin Griffin from London Irish^[44]
• Conor Carey from Nottingham^[45]
• Marnitz Boshoff from Lions^[46]
• Cian Kelleher from Leinster^[47]
• Dominic Robertson-McCoy from Northland^[48]
• Josh Rowland from Ireland Sevens^[49]
• Lewis Stevenson from Exeter Chiefs^[50]
• Stacey Ili from Auckland^[51]
• James Cannon from Wasps^[52]
• Ivan Soroka from Clontarf^[53]
• Naulia Dawai from Otago^[54]
• John Andress from Munster^[55]
• Tom Farrell from Bedford Blues^[56]
• Steve Crosbie from Munster^[57]
• Peter McCabe from Munster (loan)^[57]

Players Out

• Rodney Ah You to Ulster^[58]
• Robbie Henshaw to Leinster^[59]
• AJ MacGinty to Sale Sharks^[60]
• Aly Muldowney to Grenoble^[61]
• Api Pewhairangi to London Broncos^[62]
• George Naoupu to Harlequins^[63]
• Jason Harris-Wright to London Irish^[64]
• Ian Porter to Banbridge^[65]
• Fionn Carr to Naas^[66]
• Conor Finn to Buccaneers^[67]
• Dave McSharry retired^[68]
• Nathan White retired^[69]

Edinburgh

See main article: Edinburgh Rugby.

Players In

• Duncan Weir from Glasgow Warriors^[70]
• Rory Scholes from Ulster^[71]
• Glenn Bryce from Glasgow Warriors^[72]
• Junior Rasolea from Western Force^[73]
• Kevin Bryce from Glasgow Warriors^[74]
• Nick Beavon from Melrose RFC^[75]
• Jason Tovey from Newport Gwent Dragons^[76]
• Alex Northam from North Harbour Rays^[77]
• Sasa Tofilau from Kirkcaldy RFC^[78]
• Lewis Carmichael from Melrose RFC^[79]
• Viliami Fihaki from Sale Sharks^[80]
• Viliame Mata from Fiji Sevens^[81]

Players Out

• Matt Scott to Gloucester Rugby^[82]
• Mike Coman to London Irish^[83]
• Sam Beard to Newport Gwent Dragons^[84]
• Greig Tonks to London Irish^[85]
• John Andress to Munster^[86]
• Jack Cuthbert to Jersey Reds^[87]
• Andries Strauss retired^[88]
• Nick McLennan to Scotland Sevens^[89]
• Grant Shiells to London Scottish^[90]
• Alex Toolis to Melbourne Rebels^[91]
• Jade Te Rure to Manawatu^[92]

Glasgow Warriors

See main article: Glasgow Warriors.

Players In

• Jarrod Firth from Counties Manukau^[93]
• Corey Flynn from Toulouse^[94]
• Leonardo Sarto from Zebre^[95]
• Rory Clegg from Oyonnax^[96]
• Nemia Kenatale from Farul Constanța^[97]
• Tjiuee Uanivi from Sharks^[98]
• Djustice Sears-Duru from Ontario Blues^[99]
• Hagen Schulte from Canterbury^[100]
• Langilangi Haupeakui from Sacramento Express^[101]

Players Out

• Duncan Weir to Edinburgh Rugby^[70]
• Glenn Bryce to Edinburgh Rugby^[72]
• Robbie Fergusson to London Scottish^[102]
• Mike Blair retired^[103]
• James Eddie retired^[104]
• Kevin Bryce to Edinburgh Rugby^[74]
• Leone Nakarawa to Racing 92^[105]
• Jason Hill to Bedford Blues^[106]
• Taqele Naiyaravoro to NSW Waratahs^[107]
• Michael Cusack to Yorkshire Carnegie^[108]
• Gregor Hunter to Gala RFC^[109]
• Fergus Scott to Currie RFC^[110]
• Will Bordill to Ayr RFC^[111]
• Tyrone Holmes to Newcastle Falcons^[112]
• Javan Sebastian to Carmarthen Quins^[113]
• Shalva Mamukashvili to Montpellier^[114]
• Jerry Yanuyanutawa released^[115]

Leinster

See main article: Leinster Rugby.

Players In

• Robbie Henshaw from Connacht^[59]
• Ian Nagle from London Irish^[116]
• Jamison Gibson-Park from Hurricanes^[117]

Players Out

• Ben Te'o to Worcester Warriors^[118]
• Ian Madigan to Bordeaux Begles^[119]
• Marty Moore to Wasps^[120]
• Darragh Fanning retired^[121]
• Cian Kelleher to Connacht^[47]
• Tom Farrell to Bedford Blues^[122]
• Tom Denton to Gloucester Rugby^[123]
• Isaac Boss to Waikato^[124]
• Tadhg Beirne to Scarlets^[125]
• Eoin Reddan retired^[126]
• Luke Fitzgerald retired^[127]
• Aaron Dundon retired^[128]
• Mick McGrath to Ireland Sevens^[129]
• Royce Burke-Flynn released
• Kevin McLaughlin retired
• Collie O'Shea to Munster
• Steve Crosbie to Wanganui
• Tony Ryan released^[130]
• Niall Morris retired^[131]

Munster

See main article: Munster Rugby.

Players In

• Sammy Arnold from Ulster^[132]
• John Andress from Edinburgh Rugby
• Darren O'Shea from Worcester Warriors^[133]
• Jean Kleyn from Stormers^[134]
• Jaco Taute from Stormers / ^[135]
• Collie O'Shea from Leinster^[136]
• Steve Crosbie from Wanganui^[137]
• Rhys Marshall from Chiefs^[138]
• Thomas du Toit from Sharks^[139]
• Jean Deysel from Sharks^[140]

Players Out

• Jordan Coghlan to Nottingham^[141]
• Gearoid Lyons to Nottingham^[142]
• Shane Buckley to Nottingham^[143]
• Jack Cullen to London Scottish^[144]
• BJ Botha to Lyon^[145]
• Johnny Holland retired^[146]
• Denis Hurley to Dolphin RFC^[147]
• Gerhard van den Heever to Yamaha Jubilo^[148]
• John Andress to Connacht^[55]
• Steve Crosbie to Connacht^[57]
• Peter McCabe to Connacht (loan)^[57]

Newport Gwent Dragons

See main article: Dragons (rugby union).

Players In

• Sam Hobbs from Cardiff Blues^[27]
• Sam Beard from Edinburgh Rugby^[84]
• Nick Macleod from Sale Sharks^[149]
• Craig Mitchell from Cardiff Blues^[28]
• Patrick Howard from Northampton Saints^[150]
• Darran Harris from Rotherham Titans^[151]
• Tom Davies from Cardiff Blues^[38]
• Ashley Sweet from Ebbw Vale^[152]
• Tavis Knoyle from Cardiff Blues^[42]

Players Out

• Taulupe Faletau to Bath Rugby^[153]
• Matthew Pewtner retired^[154]
• Hugh Gustafson to Ospreys^[155]
• Jason Tovey to Edinburgh Rugby^[76]
• Andrew Coombs retired^[156]
• Aled Brew to Bath Rugby^[157]

Ospreys

See main article: Ospreys (rugby union).

Players In

• Rhodri Jones from Scarlets^[158]
• Hugh Gustafson from Newport Gwent Dragons^[155]
• Kieron Fonotia from Crusaders^[159]
• Bradley Davies from Wasps^[160]

Players Out

• Aaron Jarvis to Clermont Auvergne^[161]
• Kristian Phillips to London Welsh^[162]
• Marc Thomas to Jersey Reds^[163]
• Ifereimi Boladau to London Scottish^[164]
• Rynier Bernardo to Scarlets^[165]
• Ryan Bevington to Bristol Rugby^[166]
• Matthew Dwyer to Merthyr RFC^[167]
• Jordan Collier to Neath RFC^[168]
• Richard Fussell retired
• Rhodri Hughes to Swansea RFC^[169]
• JJ Engelbrecht released
• Lloyd Evans released
• Aled Jenkins released^[170]
• Gareth Delve released^[171]

Scarlets

See main article: Scarlets.

Players In

• Jonathan Davies from Clermont Auvergne^[172]
• Rhys Patchell from Cardiff Blues^[26]
• Werner Kruger from Bulls^[173]
• Jonathan Evans from Bath Rugby^[174]
• Johnny McNicholl from Crusaders^[175]
• Tom Williams from Cardiff Blues^[30]
• Rynier Bernardo from Ospreys^[165]
• Tadhg Beirne from Leinster^[125]
• Richard Smith from Cardiff Blues^[36]
• Nicky Thomas from Gloucester Rugby^[176]

Players Out

• Rhodri Williams to Bristol Rugby^[177]
• Rhodri Jones to Ospreys^[158]
• Steven Shingler to Cardiff Blues^[23]
• Maselino Paulino to Lyon^[178]
• George Earle to Cardiff Blues
• Kirby Myhill to Cardiff Blues^[25]
• Jordan Williams to Bristol Rugby^[179]
• Harry Robinson retired^[180]
• Kieran Hardy to Jersey Reds
• Regan King to Jersey Reds^[181]
• Michael Tagicakibau to Benetton Treviso^[4]
• Josh Lewis to Ebbw Vale^[182]
• Ben Leung to Cardiff RFC^[183]
• Connor Lloyd to Carmarthen Quins^[184]
• Jack Jones to Llanelli RFC^[185]
• Torin Myhill to Carmarthen Quins^[186]
• Michael Collins to Otago^[187]
• Jack Payne to Llanelli RFC^[188]
• Phil John released^[189]

Ulster

See main article: Ulster Rugby.

Players In

• Charles Piutau from Wasps^[190]
• Rodney Ah You from Connacht^[58]
• Kieran Treadwell from Harlequins^[191]
• Marcell Coetzee from Sharks^[192]
• Brett Herron from Bath Rugby^[193]
• Angus Lloyd from Trinity College Dublin
• Anton Peikrishvili from CA Brive^[194]

Players Out

• Nick Williams to Cardiff Blues^[20]
• Sammy Arnold to Munster^[132]
• Rory Scholes to Edinburgh Rugby^[71]
• Ian Humphreys retired^[195]
• Dan Tuohy to Bristol Rugby^[196]
• Willie Faloon released
• Paul Jackson released
• Ruaidhri Murphy released
• Bronson Ross released
• Paul Rowley released
• Frank Taggart released ^[197]
• Sam Windsor released ^[198]

Zebre

See main article: Zebre.

Players In

• Gabriele Di Giulio from Calvisano
• Mattia Bellini from Petrarca Padova
• Tommaso Castello from Calvisano
• Maxime Mbanda from Calvisano^[199]
• Kurt Baker from New Zealand Sevens^[200]
• Joshua Furno from Newcastle Falcons^[201]
• Carlo Festuccia from Wasps^[202]
• Giovanbattista Venditti from Newcastle Falcons^[203]
• Lloyd Greeff from Golden Lions^[204]
• Derick Minnie from Golden Lions
• Bart le Roux from Leopards^[205]
• Carlo Engelbrecht from Blue Bulls^[206]
• Serafin Bordoli from Olivos Rugby Club^[207]
• Faialaga Afamasaga from Northland^[208]

Players Out

• Leonardo Sarto to Glasgow Warriors^[95]
• Mirco Bergamasco to Sacramento Express^[209]
• Filippo Ferrarini to Ohio Aviators^[210]
• Mils Muliaina to San Diego Breakers^[211]
• Marco Bortolami retired^[212]
• Emiliano Caffini to Fiamme Oro^[213]
• Filippo Cristiano to Fiamme Oro
• Kelly Haimona to Bay of Plenty^[214]
• Giulio Toniolatti to Lazio^[215]
• Jean Cook to Kintetsu Liners^[216]
• Michele Visentin to Mogliano^[217]
• Paul Derbyshire to Amatori San Donà^[218]
• Emiliano Coria to Nevers^[219]
• Gonzalo Garcia to Cahors^[220]
• Ulrich Beyers to Blue Bulls^[221]
• Luke Burgess retired
• Bruno Mercanti to Valladolid RAC^[222]

See also

• List of 2016–17 Premiership Rugby transfers
• List of 2016–17 RFU Championship transfers
• List of 2016–17 Super Rugby transfers
• List of 2016–17 Top 14 transfers

Notes and References

1. News: Excellence, Rovigo: confirmations, arrivals and departures for the next seasonS. OnRugby.it. 15 April 2016. it.
2. News: SECONDO COLPO PER LA STAGIONE 2016/2017: TITO TEBALDI E' BIANCOVERDE . BenettonRugby.it . 17 May 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160521013702/http://www.benettonrugby.it/novita.aspx?idC=4004 . 21 May 2016 .
3. News: Rovigo, addio a Mahoney. Arriva Muccignat e McDonnell vicino alla conferma . RugbyMercato.it . 14 April 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160414134448/http://www.rugbymercato.it/2016/04/14/rovigo-addio-a-mahoney-arriva-muccignat-e-mcdonnell-vicino-alla-conferma/ . 14 April 2016 .
4. News: Treviso sign Scarlets and Fiji winger Michael Tagicakibau . Benetton Rugby . 20 May 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624044038/http://www.benettonrugby.it/novita.aspx?idC=4008 . 24 June 2016 .
5. News: From Viadana arrive McKinley and Gerosa. . BenettonRugby.it . 23 May 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624235334/http://www.benettonrugby.it/novita.aspx?idC=4009 . 24 June 2016 .
6. News: Pasquali signs with Treviso. . BenettonRugby.it . 25 May 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160625140524/http://www.benettonrugby.it/novita.aspx?idC=4011 . 25 June 2016 .
7. News: Allan signs with Treviso.. BenettonRugby.it. 26 May 2016. it.
8. News: Bristol and Italy centre Tommaso Benvenuti rejoins Treviso next season. Planet Rugby. 1 June 2016.
9. News: Treviso, new signs from Mogliano. Rugbymeet.it. 30 May 2016.
10. News: Pro12 Benetton, ufficiale: Nitoglia verso l'ultima con i Leoni. 20 April 2016. it.
11. News: New players for Petrarca. On Rugby.it. 30 May 2016. it.
12. News: Australia born prop Salesi Manu joins Japan club Honda Heat. Top League. 6 June 2016. ja.
13. News: Official Roster of Roigo Delta. 21 June 2016. it. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160806131313/http://www.rugbymercato.it/2016/06/21/rovigo-presenta-la-rosa-ufficiali-muccignat-e-de-marchi-diana-preparatore-atletico/. 6 August 2016. dmy-all.
14. News: Treviso prop Duncan Naude joins Federale 1 club Limoges. Lejsl. 25 June 2016. fr.
15. News: Treviso fly-half Sam Christie returns to New Zealand with Waikato province. NZ Herald. 28 June 2016.
16. News: Zebre fly-half James Ambrosini signs with Amatori San Donà. 11 July 2016. it.
17. News: Treviso scrum-half Chris Smylie returns to join home province North Harbour. NZ Herald. 21 July 2016.
18. News: Richmond sign Benetton Treviso tight-head prop Rupert Harden. Your Local Guardian. 26 August 2016.
19. News: Former England international lock Tom Palmer joins Bordeaux Begles as medical joker. Sports 24. 27 September 2016.
20. News: Nick Williams: Cardiff Blues sign Ulster number eight. BBC Sport. 23 December 2015.
21. News: Wales versatile back Matthew Morgan leaves Bristol for Cardiff Blues. Sky Sports. 7 January 2016.
22. News: Wales and Saracens prop Rhys Gill rejoins Cardiff Blues next season. BBC Sport. 27 January 2016.
23. News: Cardiff Blues to sign Scarlets fly-half Steven Shingler. Sky Sports. 4 March 2016.
24. News: Cardiff Blues sign Hurricanes centre Willis Halaholo. Sky Sports. 1 April 2016.
25. News: Cardiff Blues sign Scarlets duo George Earle and Kirby Myhill. BBC Sport. 4 April 2016.
26. News: Rhys Patchell: Scarlets sign Cardiff Blues fly-half for 2016-17. BBC Sport. 15 December 2015.
27. News: Cardiff Blues' Sam Hobbs to join Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 16 February 2016.
28. News: Newport Gwent Dragons to sign Cardiff and Wales prop Craig Mitchell. BBC Sport. 12 April 2016.
29. News: Cyprus international flanker Chris Dicomidis makes return to Pontypridd in Principality Premiership. Ponty.net. 13 April 2016. 11 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160820094446/http://www.ponty.net/dicomidis-committed-to-ponty#. 20 August 2016. dead. dmy-all.
30. News: Cardiff Blues fullback Tom Williams sign permanent deal with Welsh rivals Scarlets. BBC Sport. 3 May 2016.
31. News: Rotherham Titan' players from next season . https://web.archive.org/web/20160530051632/http://www.rotherhamrugby.co.uk/news/2348/titans-confirm-31-players-for-next-season/ . dead . 30 May 2016 . Rotherham Rugby . 8 May 2016 .
32. News: Harry Davies: Bath to add Cardiff Blues' Welsh wing at end of season. BBC Sport. 6 May 2016.
33. News: Former Wales centre Gavin Evans signs for Neath RFC. South Wales Evening Post. 1 September 2016.
34. News: RC Vannes sign Fijian-born Italian Manoa Vosawai. Breizhe Info. 2 June 2016. fr.
35. News: Sale Sharks sign former Wales and Cardiff Blues lock Lou Reed. BBC Sport. 27 June 2016.
36. News: Scarlets recruit Richard Smith from Cardiff Blues. 29 June 2016.
37. News: Cardiff Blues centre Tom Isaacs prepares new start in Hong Kong!. Wales Online. 17 Jul 2016.
38. News: Cardiff Blues loosehead prop Tom Davies signs for Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 21 July 2016.
39. News: Cardiff Blues tighthead prop Joe Jones signs for French club USA Perpignan. BBC Sport. 3 August 2016.
40. News: Elis Wyn Benham Cardiff RFC Squad Profile. Cardiff RFC. 1 September 2016.
41. News: Cardiff Blues confirm radical summer squad cull with 12 players officially leaving the Arms Park. Wales Online. 12 May 2016.
42. News: Former Wales scrum-half Tavis Knoyle leaves Cardiff Blues for Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 17 October 2016.
43. News: Gloucester sign former Wallabies tight head prop Salesi Ma'afu. Premiership Rugby. 18 October 2016.
44. News: London Irish centre Eoin Griffin resigns with Connacht next season. RTÉ Sport. 14 December 2015.
45. News: Connacht sign Nottingham prop Conor Carey. Nottingham Rugby. 7 March 2016. 7 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161026182220/http://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/carey-to-join-connacht-in-the-summer/. 26 October 2016. dead.
46. Web site: Connacht sign South Africa and Lions fly-half Marnitz Boshoff . . 14 March 2016 . 14 March 2016.
47. News: Leinster fullback Cian Kelleher signs for Connacht next season. Sky Sports. 3 May 2016.
48. Web site: Pat Lam's Connacht sign Irish-qualified tighthead Robertson-McCoy . . 22 June 2016 . 21 June 2016.
49. News: Connacht sign Ireland Sevens winger Josh Rowland. Sky Sports. 14 July 2016.
50. News: Connacht to sign former Exeter Chiefs lock Lewis Stevenson. Planet Rugby. 8 August 2016.
51. News: Connacht sign Auckland utility back Stace Ili. The42. 14 September 2016.
52. News: Connacht sign Wasps second-row James Cannon. Breaking News. 29 September 2016.
53. Web site: Connacht announce 4 contract extensions plus the addition of a Ukrainian-born prop . . 3 October 2016 . 12 October 2016.
54. News: Connacht confirm signing of Fiji international back row Dawai. The42. 12 October 2016. 12 October 2016.
55. Web site: Injury-ravaged Connacht make 4 changes ahead of meeting with table toppers Munster . . 30 December 2016 . 8 January 2017 . New recruit John Andress is named on the bench after the prop agreed a short-term contract, as Lam trues to manage numerous injury setbacks to his squad..
56. Web site: Connacht bring Irish centre Farrell home from England . . 9 January 2017 . 9 January 2017.
57. Web site: Connacht add three to senior squad amidst injury crisis . . 10 January 2017 . 10 January 2017.
58. News: Connacht and Ireland tighthead prop Rodney Ah You to join Ulster. BBC Sport. 18 January 2016.
59. News: Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw to join Leinster. BBC Sport. 16 February 2016.
60. News: Sale Sharks sign USA fly-half AJ MacGinty from Connacht. Manchester Evening News. 31 March 2016.
61. News: Grenoble confirm signing of Connacht lock Aly Muldowney next season. Irish Times. 20 April 2016.
62. News: Connacht utility back Api Pewhairangi switches codes to join league side London Broncos. Sky Sports. 23 May 2016.
63. News: Harlequins to sign Connacht number eight George Naoupu. BBC Sport. 28 July 2016.
64. News: London Irish to sign Connacht hooker Jason Harris-Wright. Planet Rugby. 4 August 2016.
65. News: Connacht scrum-half returns to old hometown club Banbridge RFC. Banbridge Leader. 16 August 2016.
66. Web site: The cream of Ireland's domestic rugby talent back in action this weekend . . 16 September 2016 . 16 September 2016 . Murphy, who has recruited his old school friend Fionn Carr fresh from the professional ranks.
67. Web site: 16 September 2016 . . 6 June 2016 . 16 September 2016.
68. News: Connacht centre Dave McSharry force to retire at 26 because of injuries. Planet Rugby. 17 August 2016.
69. Web site: Ireland international White forced to retire from rugby after concussion injury . . 28 September 2016 . 28 September 2016.
70. News: Scotland stand-off Duncan Weir swaps Glasgow for Edinburgh next season. The Scotsman. 24 January 2016.
71. News: Edinburgh sign Ulster winger Rory Scholes. BBC Sport. 2 March 2016.
72. News: Edinburgh sign Glasgow full-back Glenn Bryce. Sky Sports. 22 March 2016.
73. News: Edinburgh sign Western Force centre Junior Rasolea from next season. BBC Sport. 25 March 2016.
74. News: Edinburgh sign Glasgow and Scotland prop Kevin Bryce. Sky Sports. 27 April 2016.
75. News: Edinburgh sign Melrose prop Nick Beavon for next season. BBC Sport. 3 May 2016.
76. News: Edinburgh: Jason Tovey signs permanently from Dragons. BBC Sport. 16 May 2016.
77. News: Edinburgh snap up Australian born winger Alex Northam from North Harbour. BBC Sport. 27 May 2016.
78. News: Edinburgh sign Samoan centre Sasa Tofilau on one-year deal. BBC Sport. 27 June 2016.
79. News: Melrose RFC lock Lewis Carmichael signs professional deal with Edinburg. Scotsman. 28 June 2016.
80. News: Edinburgh sign Sale Sharks and Tonga forward Viliami Fihaki. Sky Sports. 15 July 2016.
81. News: Edinburgh sign Fiji Sevens star Viliame Mata. FBC. 22 July 2016.
82. News: Edinburgh and Scotland centre Matt Scott signs for Gloucester. Planet Rugby. 16 January 2016.
83. News: London Irish sign Edinburgh club captain Mike Coman. Sky Sports. 1 February 2016.
84. News: Edinburgh centre Sam Beard signs for Newport Gwent Dragons. Sky Sports. 22 February 2016.
85. News: London Irish sign Edinburgh and Scotland fly-half Greig Tonks. BBC Sport. 29 February 2016.
86. News: Munster sign Edinburgh prop John Andress from next season. Sky Sports. 29 March 2016.
87. News: Jersey sign Edinburgh and Scotland fullback Jack Cuthbertdate=4 May 2016. ITV News.
88. News: Edinburgh centre Andries Strauss announces retirement from professional rugby. Kaylan Geekie.wordpress.com. 19 May 2016.
89. News: Edinburgh utility back Nick McLennan signs permanent central contract with Scotland Sevens. Rugby World. 23 May 2016.
90. News: London Scottish sign Edinburgh Rugby prop Grant Shiells. London Scottish. 10 June 2016. 10 June 2016. 17 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160617113938/http://www.londonscottish.com/news/4577.php#.V1r01jVwvYg. dead.
91. News: Edinburgh lock Alex Toolis joins Australia Super Rugby outfit Melbourne Rebels. Sport 24. 22 July 2016.
92. News: Edinburgh fly half Jade Te Rure rejoins New Zealand home province Manawatu. Stuff.co.nz. 22 July 2016.
93. News: Glasgow Warriors sign Counties Manukau prop Jarrod Firth. BBC Sport. 3 February 2016.
94. News: Glasgow Warriors sign former All-Black hooker Corey Flynn from top French club Toulouse. Planet Rugby. 29 February 2016.
95. News: Italy and Zebre winger Leonardo Sarto agrees Glasgow Warriors switch next season. BBC Sport. 8 March 2016.
96. News: Oyonnax fly-half Rory Clegg rejoins Glasgow Warriors. BBC Sport. 17 March 2016.
97. News: Glasgow Warriors sign Fiji scrum-half Nemia Kenatale. Sky Sports. 31 May 2016.
98. News: Glasgow Warriors sign Namibian international Uanivi. Pro 12. 28 June 2016.
99. News: Canada prop Djustice Sears-Duru signs new permanent deal with Glasgow Warriors. BBC Sport. 1 June 2016.
100. News: Glasgow Warriors sign Canterbury fly-half Hagen Schulte. Sky Sports. 8 July 2016.
101. News: USA back-row Langilangi Haupeakui to join Glasgow Warriors. BBC Sport. 28 September 2016.
102. News: Robbie Ferguson wins permanent London Scottish deal. BBC Sport. 8 April 2016.
103. News: Former Scotland and Glasgow scrum-half Mike Blair announces retirement. Sky Sports. 21 April 2016.
104. News: Glasgow Warriors back-row Jamie Eddie announces retirement with immediate effect. BBC Sport. 26 April 2016.
105. News: Fiji and Glasgow Warriors lock Leone Nakarawa signs for French club Racing 92. Sky Sports. 27 April 2016.
106. News: Bedford Blues sign Glasgow Warriors back-rower Jason Hill. Bedford Today. 13 May 2016.
107. News: Glasgow and Australia winger Taqele Naiyaravoro returns home for the Waratahs next season. Planet Rugby. 26 May 2016.
108. News: Yorkshire Carnegie sign Scotland international prop Michael Cusack. BBC Sport. 10 June 2016.
109. News: Glasgow Warriors' Gregor Hunter makes return to Gala RFC as new Youth Development Officer. Gala RFC. 10 June 2016. 17 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624065134/http://www.galarfc.com/news/gregor-hunter-gala-rugby-youth-development-officer-1628147.html. 24 June 2016. dead.
110. News: Edinburgh hooker Fergus Scott returns to Currie RFC . https://web.archive.org/web/20160803223535/http://www.scrummagazine.com/2016/07/07/scott-returns-malleny-park/ . dead . 3 August 2016 . Scrum Magazine . 7 July 2016 .
111. News: Will Bordill's Ayr Club Profile. Ayr Rugby Club. 27 July 2016.
112. News: Scotland and Glasgow Warriors forward Tyrone Holmes to join Newcastle Falcons next season. Sky Sports. 5 August 2016.
113. News: Javan Sebastian Carmarthen Quins Profile. Carmarthen Quins RFC. 1 September 2016.
114. News: Georgia hooker Shalva Mamukashvili joins Top 14 French club Montpellier. Le Equipe.fr. 15 September 2016. fr.
115. News: Glasgow Warriors player departure confirmed. Planet Rugby. 27 April 2016.
116. News: LEINSTER RUGBY ANNOUNCE 17 CONTRACT RENEWALS AND TWO NEW SIGNINGS. Leinster Rugby. 16 February 2016.
117. News: Leinster sign Hurricanes scrum half Jamison Gibson-Park. The42.ie. 12 May 2016.
118. News: Worcester Warriors sign Leinster centre Ben Te'o. Sky Sports. 22 December 2015.
119. News: Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan leaves Leinster for French club Bordeaux Begles. The Guardian. 28 December 2015.
120. News: Wasps sign Ireland tighthead prop Marty Moore from Leinster. Sky Sports. 25 January 2016.
121. News: DARRAGH FANNING TO LEAVE LEINSTER RUGBY. Leinster Rugby. 22 March 2016.
122. News: Leinster centre Tom Farrell signs professional contract with Bedford Blues. Bedford Rugby. 4 May 2016.
123. News: Gloucester sign Leinster lock Tom Denton from next season. Sky Sports. 13 May 2016.
124. News: Ireland international Isaac Boss back to Waikato. Stuff.nz. 2 June 2016.
125. News: Scarlets sign lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster. BBC Sport. 28 June 2016.
126. News: One of Irish rugby's most decorated legends will retire after Ireland's third test against South Africa. Independent.ie. 23 June 2016.
127. News: Luke Fitzgerald announces his retirement from rugby at 28. The42.ie. 28 June 2016.
128. News: Retiring Leinster hooker Aaron Dundon to make instant switch to coaching in Jackman's Grenoble. The 42. 3 June 2016.
129. News: Leinster winger Mick McGrath signs central contract with Ireland Sevens . Munster Rugby . 4 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160708071437/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/22782.php . 8 July 2016 .
130. News: LEINSTER AWARDS: BEN TE'O AND JOSH VAN DER FLIER THE BIG WINNERS. Leinster Rugby. 7 May 2016.
131. Web site: Leinster's Niall Morris forced to retire due to injury . . 17 September 2016 . 17 September 2016.
132. News: Munster sign Ulster prospect centre Sam Arnold. Independent.ie. 4 February 2016.
133. News: Munster sign Edinburgh prop John Andress and Worcester lock Darren O'Shea. Sky Sports. 29 March 2016.
134. News: Munster sign Stormers second-row forward Jean Kleyn. Sky Sports. 25 July 2016.
135. News: Taute hoop hy kan sy vuur by Munster herwin . Netwerk24 . 21 August 2016 . 21 August 2016 . af.
136. News: Munster hopefuls will take centre stage against Zebre. Examiner.ie. 18 August 2016.
137. News: Rassie Erasmus has signed a new out-half for Munster. Independent.ie. 29 September 2016.
138. News: Munster bring in Chiefs hooker Rhys Marshall. BBC Sport. 4 October 2016.
139. Web site: Latest Player Signings. munsterrugby.ie. 4 October 2016. 4 October 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161004132025/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/23223.php. 4 October 2016. dmy-all.
140. Web site: Latest Contract Signings. 16 March 2017. munsterrugby.ie. 16 March 2017.
141. News: Nottingham sign Munster back-rower Jordan Coghlan. Nottingham Rugby. 22 April 2016. 22 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160731072559/http://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/coghlan-signs-up-at-the-bay/. 31 July 2016. dead.
142. News: Nottingham sign Munster fly-half Gearoid Lyons. Nottingham Post. 13 May 2016.
143. News: Nottingham sign Munster back-row forward Shane Buckley. Nottingham Post. 13 May 2016.
144. News: London Scottish to sign Munster scrum-half Jack Cullen. London Scottish. 29 June 2016. 6 July 2016. 9 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160709132441/http://www.londonscottish.com/pro/news/4585.php#.V30EXTVwvYg. dead.
145. News: Lyon sign former Springboks prop BJ Botha for next season. Rugby365.fr. 30 August 2016. fr.
146. News: Munster fly-half Johnny Holland force to retire at 25 from recurring hamstring injury. Sky Sports. 1 September 2016.
147. News: Munster versatile back Denis Hurley joins with All-Irish League club Dolphin RFC. Irish News. 16 September 2016.
148. News: Former Munster winger Gerhard van den Heever joins Japanese club Yamaha Jublio. Yamaha-Motor.co.jp. 22 October 2016. ja.
149. News: Sale Sharks fly-half Nick Macleod signs for Newport Gwent Dragons. Wales Online. 29 March 2016.
150. News: Northampton Saints centre Patrick Howard signs for Welsh region Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 22 April 2016.
151. News: Dragons sign Rotherham Titans hooker Darran Harris. BBC Sport. 10 June 2016.
152. News: Newport Gwent Dragons sign Ebbw Vale lock Ashley Sweet. BBC Sport. 28 July 2016.
153. News: Bath sign Wales and Lions back-rower Taulupe Faletau from Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 9 December 2015.
154. News: Newport Gwent Dragons' winger Matthew Pewtner forced to retire at age 25 on medical advice. BBC Sport. 17 February 2016.
155. News: Ospreys sign Newport Gwent Dragons hooker Hugh Gustafson. BBC Sport. 22 February 2016.
156. News: Former Wales and Dragons lock Andrew Coombs forced to retire through injury. BBC Sport. 27 June 2016.
157. News: Bath sign Wales international winger Aled Brew until end of year. BBC Sport. 7 September 2016.
158. News: Ospreys sign Wales and Scarlets prop Rhodri Jones. BBC Sport. 16 February 2016.
159. News: Ospreys sign Crusaders utility back Kieron Fonotia. BBC Sport. 29 February 2016.
160. News: Wales and Wasps lock Bradley Davies to join Ospreys next season. Sky Sports. 16 May 2016.
161. News: Wales prop Aaron Jarvis quits Ospreys for Clermont Auvergne next season. Sky Sports. 4 March 2016.
162. News: Ospreys winger Kristian Phillips signs for London Welsh. South Wales Evening Post. 28 April 2016.
163. News: Jersey sign Ospreys prop Marc Thomas. ITV News. 4 May 2016.
164. News: London Scottish sign Ospreys number eight Ifereimi Boladau. London Scottish. 9 June 2016.
165. News: Scarlets lock Rynier Bernardo joins Pro12 rivals Ospreys. BBC. 15 June 2016.
166. News: Bristol sign Ospreys and Wales prop Ryan Bevington. Sky Sports. 23 August 2016.
167. News: Matthew Dwyer's Merthyr Squad Profile. Merthyr RFC. 1 September 2016.
168. News: Jordan Collier's Neath Squad Profile. Neath Rugby. 1 September 2016.
169. News: Rhodri Hughes Swanseas RFC Squad Profile. Swansea Rugby. 24 September 2016.
170. News: Ospreys' player departure confirmed. Ospreys Rugby. 22 April 2016.
171. News: Statement on behalf of Ospreys Rugby. Ospreys Rugby. 13 May 2016.
172. News: Wales centre Jonathan Davies rejoins Scarlets from Clermont Auvergne. BBC Sport. 13 November 2015.
173. News: Scarlets sign Springboks prop forward Werner Kruger. BBC Sport. 17 February 2016.
174. News: Scarlets complete deal for Bath scrum-half Jonathan Evans next season. Sky Sports. 22 February 2016.
175. News: Scarlets sign Crusaders winger Johnny McNicholl. BBC Sport. 13 April 2016.
176. News: Scarlets sign Gloucester tight-head prop Nicky Thomas. BBC Sport. 19 October 2016.
177. News: Bristol sign Scarlets and Wales scrum-half Rhodri Williams. BBC Sport. 1 February 2016.
178. News: Le LOU enregistre ses 12 premières recruese . LOU Rugby. 16 March 2016.
179. News: Bristol sign Scarlets versatile back Jordan Williams. BBC Sport. 5 April 2016.
180. News: Scarlets and Wales winger Harry Robinson forced to retire at 23 from serious neck injury. BBC Sport. 28 April 2016.
181. News: Jersey sign ex-All Black centre Regan King and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy. ITV News. 6 May 2016.
182. News: Scarlets fly-half Josh Lewis makes move to Ebbw Vale RFC. Ebbw Vale. 10 June 2016.
183. News: Ben Leung Cardiff RFC Squad Profile. Cardiff RFC. 1 September 2016.
184. News: Connor Lloyd Carmarthen Quins Squad Profile. Carmarthen Quins RFC. 1 September 2016.
185. News: Jack Jones Llaneli RFC Squad Profile. Llanelli RFC. 1 September 2016.
186. News: Torin Myhill Carmarthen Quins Squad Profile. Carmarthen Quins RFC. 1 September 2016.
187. News: Michael Collins Otago Squad Profile. ORFU. 1 September 2016.
188. News: Player – LLANELLI RFC . Jack Payne Llanelli Squad Profile. 1 September 2016.
189. News: Thanks for the memories Phil. Scarlets. 16 April 2016.
190. News: All-Black utility back Charles Piutau confirm move to Ulster. BBC Sport. 1 April 2015.
191. News: Ulster have signed Irish-qualified England Under-20 lock Kieran Treadwell. BBC Sport. 22 January 2016.
192. News: Springboks back row Marcell Coetzee agrees Ulster move. Sky Sports. 11 February 2016.
193. News: Bath fly-half Brett Herron signs professionally for Ulster. BBC Sport. 6 April 2016.
194. News: Ulster sign Georgia prop Anton Peikrishvili from CA Brive. Sky Sports. 1 September 2016.
195. News: Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys announces retirement at end of season. BBC Sport. 8 March 2016.
196. News: Bristol sign Ireland and Ulster lock Dan Tuohy. Bristol Post. 6 December 2016.
197. News: Ulster sign Dubling Trinity scrum-half Angus Lloyd. Ulster Rugby. 20 July 2016.
198. News: Ulster release fly-half Windsor and call up Patterson. Belfast Live. 15 December 2016.
199. News: Zebre's first new signings. On Rugby.it. 11 April 2016. it.
200. News: Zebre sign New Zealand sevens star Kurt Baker. Stuff.co.nz. 4 May 2016.
201. News: Italy lock Joshua Furno returns to home to Zebre. Planet Rugby. 11 May 2016.
202. News: Zebre resign Italy and Wasps hooker Carlo Festuccia. Zebre Rugby. 3 June 2016. it.
203. News: Italy and Newcastle winger Giovanbattista Venditti returns to home nation with Zebre. Planet Rugby. 8 June 2016.
204. News: New Utily Back for Zebre. Zebre Rugby. 10 June 2016.
205. News: Zebre's next three signings. Zebre Rugby. 1 July 2016. it.
206. News: Zebre sign South Africa born scrum-half Carlo Engelbrecht from Blue Bulls. On Rugby.It. 21 July 2016. it.
207. Web site: Zebre Rugby - Dall'Argentina la nuova apertura é il ventenne Serafin Bordoli . 14 September 2016 . 12 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012203057/http://www.zebrerugby.eu/dallargentina-la-nuova-apertura-delle-zebre-e-il-ventenne-serafin-bordoli/ . dead .
208. Web site: Zebre Rugby: Ecco il centro samoano Faialaga Afamasaga. 17 October 2016.
209. News: Bergamasco To Sacramento. This is American Rugby. 9 March 2016.
210. News: Zebre flanker Filippo Ferrarini travels to USA. On Rugby.it. 22 March 2016. it.
211. News: Former All-Black fullback Mils Muliaina to play in the USA. Planet Rugby. 25 March 2016.
212. News: Marco Bortolami enters in coaching team of Treviso . Rugbymercato.it . 4 May 2016 . it . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160504172156/http://www.rugbymercato.it/2016/05/04/marco-bortolami-ultima-con-le-zebre-e-poi-treviso-la-medicina-per-il-rugby-italiano-la-competenza/ . 4 May 2016 .
213. News: Caffini and Cristiano sign with Fiamme Oro Rome. On Rugby.it. 13 May 2016. it.
214. News: Haimona cames back to New Zealand . Rugbymeet.it . 23 May 2016 . it .
215. News: Toniolatti signs with Lazio Rugby. Rugbymeet.it. 23 May 2016. it.
216. News: Zebre fullback Jean Cook signs for Japan Top League club Kintetsu Liners. Kyodo News. 3 June 2016.
217. News: Zebre winger Michele Visentin signs for Mogliano. On Rugby.it. 3 July 2016. it.
218. News: Zebre back-row forward signs for Amatori San Dona. On Rugby.it. 5 July 2016. it.
219. News: Argentina prop Emiliano Coria signs for Federale 1 club Nevers. France3 Regions.fr. 28 June 2016.
220. News: Zebre and Italy centre Gonzalo Garcia joins Federale 2 club Cahors in France. Rugbyrama.fr. 21 July 2016. fr.
221. Web site: Rugby - Currie Cup: Ulrich Beyers in campo con i Blue Bulls. 2 August 2016.
222. News: Zebre Argentina born prop Bruno Mercanti joins Spanish club Valladolid RAC. El Nort Decastilla.es. 16 August 2016. es.