List of 2018–19 Premiership Rugby transfers explained
This is a list of player transfers involving Premiership Rugby teams before or during the 2018–19 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Premiership during the 2017–18 season. Bristol Bears won promotion to the Premiership from the 2018–19 season,[1] whilst London Irish were relegated to the RFU Championship from the 2018–19 season.[2]
Bath
See main article: Bath Rugby.
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Bristol Bears
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Exeter Chiefs
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Gloucester
See main article: Gloucester Rugby.
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Harlequins
See main article: Harlequin F.C..
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Leicester Tigers
See main article: Leicester Tigers.
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Newcastle Falcons
See main article: Newcastle Falcons.
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Northampton Saints
See main article: Northampton Saints.
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Sale Sharks
See main article: Sale Sharks.
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Saracens
See main article: Saracens F.C..
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Wasps
See main article: Wasps RFC.
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Worcester Warriors
See main article: Worcester Warriors.
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See also
Notes and References
- News: Champions! Bristol Rugby win promotion to the Aviva Premiership. Bristol Post. 7 April 2018. 3 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408073820/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/champions-bristol-rugby-win-promotion-1429376. 8 April 2018.
- News: London Irish relegated from Premiership after one season back in top flight. BBC Sport. 28 April 2018. 3 May 2018.
- News: Bath snap up Willison from Worcester. Planet Rugby. 15 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116004720/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/bath-snap-up-willison-from-worcester/. 16 January 2018.
- News: Bath Rugby sign Argentina prop Lucas Noguera Paz and he has arrived already. Bath Chronicle. 24 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180331035937/https://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bath-rugby-sign-argentina-prop-884288. 31 March 2018.
- News: Bath Rugby sign Colomiers prop Victor Delmas. Bath Chronicle. 17 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118122550/http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bath-rugby-sign-colomiers-prop-1079111. 18 January 2018.
- News: Victor Delmas: Bath sign Colomiers prop with immediate effect. BBC Sport. 28 March 2018.
- News: Darren Atkins signs his first senior contract with Bath Rugby. Bath Chronicle. 30 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075458/https://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/darren-atkins-signs-first-senior-1140985. 1 February 2018.
- News: Ruaridh McConnochie: Bath sign England Sevens player. BBC Sport. 31 January 2018.
- News: Jamie Roberts on his way to Bath. Planet Rugby. 14 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003844/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/jamie-roberts-his-way-to-bath/. 15 March 2018.
- News: Will Chudley to swap Exeter for Bath. Planet Rugby. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180320231200/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/will-chudley-to-swap-exeter-for-bath/. 20 March 2018.
- News: Joe Cokanasiga: Bath sign London Irish and England Under-20 winger. BBC Sport. 10 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180531023635/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42710938. 31 May 2018.
- News: Alex Davies: Bath sign Yorkshire Carnegie back for 2018-19 season. BBC Sport. 12 May 2018.
- News: Jacques van Rooyen: Bath sign South African prop from Lions. BBC Sport. 6 August 2018.
- News: Gloucester to sign Matt Banahan from Bath in the summer. Sky Sports. 10 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180111052901/http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12549/11202366/gloucester-to-sign-matt-banahan-from-bath-in-the-summer. 11 January 2018.
- News: Josh Lewis: Dragons sign ex-Ebbw Vale fly-half from Bath. BBC Sport. 15 January 2017.
- News: Ben Tapuai: Harlequins to sign Bath and Australia centre. BBC Sport. 6 March 2018.
- News: Harlequins sign prop Nick Auterac. Planet Rugby. 13 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314043646/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/harlequins-sign-prop-nick-auterac/. 14 March 2018.
- News: James Phillips: Sale sign Bath number eight on two-year contract. BBC Sport. 15 March 2018.
- News: Bath: Nathan Charles to join Melbourne, Rory Jennings to join London Scottish. BBC Sport. 2 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180627004855/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43978234. 27 June 2018.
- News: Charlie Beckett and Will Homer: Jersey Reds bring in Premiership duo. BBC Sport. 2 May 2018.
- News: Bath Rugby academy product Kane Palma-Newport is moving to France. Somerset Live. 23 May 2018.
- News: Shaun Knight joins Richard Hill's French revolution after leaving Bath Rugby. Somerset Live. 29 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180530035412/https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/shaun-knight-joins-richard-hills-1616924. 30 May 2018.
- News: James Wilson returns to old club in New Zealand after Bath Rugby exit. Somerset Live. 17 July 2018.
- News: Will Britton and Harry Davies sign deals with Yorkshire Carnegie and Bedford Blues. Somerset Live. 5 September 2018.
- News: Ex-Bath Rugby winger Jeff Williams excited by new challenge in France. Bath Chronicle. 2 October 2018.
- News: Darren Allinson: Bath release scrum-half following two seasons with club. BBC Sport. 4 January 2019.
- News: Piutau to join Bristol for 18/19 season. Ulster Rugby. 10 August 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811182101/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/16361.php#.WY1xxlGGPIU. 11 August 2017.
- News: Bristol: John Afoa and Harry Thacker among nine signings for next season. BBC Sport. 20 January 2017.
- News: Pat Lam explains why he handed prop Ollie Dawe a new contract at Bristol Rugby. Bristol Post. 29 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180201020129/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/ollie-dawe-bristol-rugby-contract-1134385. 1 February 2018.
- News: Pair of props, another hooker and a winger signed by Bristol Rugby. Bristol Post. 9 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010310/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/pair-props-another-hooker-winger-1319291. 10 March 2018.
- News: Bristol Rugby sign Ealing Trailfinders trio. 9 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010356/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bristol-rugby-sign-ealing-trailfinders-1318328. 10 March 2018.
- News: Harry Randall set for Bristol Rugby switch. Bristol Rugby. 10 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145337/https://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/news/harry-randall-set-for-bristol-rugby-switch/. 12 April 2018.
- News: Bristol Rugby hand deals to two men who came in on loan. Bristol Post. 26 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011727/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bristol-rugby-hand-deals-two-1504282. 28 April 2018.
- News: George Smith: Bristol Bears sign former Australia captain for injury cover. BBC Sport. 20 June 2018.
- News: Bristol trio Rhodri Williams, Ryan Bevington and Jordan Williams join Dragons . BBC Sport . 6 November 2017 . 7 November 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171110171242/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41872454 . 10 November 2017 .
- News: Olly Robinson will join Cardiff Blues on a permanent deal next season after impressive loan spell at the region. Wales Online. 13 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215001318/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/olly-robinson-join-cardiff-blues-14030506. 15 December 2017.
- News: Max Crumpton: Harlequins sign Bristol hooker on deal until 2020. BBC Sport. 5 February 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180208054426/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42950837. 8 February 2018.
- News: Ryan Bevington: Bristol's Wales prop signs for Dragons on two-year deal. BBC Sport. 27 February 2018.
- News: What we know about Bristol Rugby winger David Lemi's future. Bristol Post. 29 March 2018.
- News: Bristol Rugby prop Jack O’Connell to join Ealing Trailfinders. Bristol Post. 29 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013233/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bristol-rugby-prop-jack-oconnell-1398545. 30 March 2018.
- News: Tyelr Gendall to make Cornish Pirates switch. Bristol Rugby. 12 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412212027/https://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/news/tyler-gendall-to-make-cornish-pirates-switch/. 12 April 2018.
- News: Bristol Rugby hand deals to two men who came in on loan. Bristol Post. 26 April 2018.
- News: Wasps sign Joe Atkinson, Ross Neal, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ben Morris and Billy Searle. Sky Sports. 11 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512043939/http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12551/11367584/wasps-sign-joe-atkinson-ross-neal-michael-le-bourgeois-ben-morris-and-billy-searle. 12 May 2018.
- News: Tongan International Soane Tonga'uiha Signs As Player/Coach For 2018-19. 11 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180513011439/http://www.ampthillrufc.com/web/?p=9195. 13 May 2018.
- News: Ospreys strengthen Eastern European connection by tying up new deal with Georgia captain. WalesOnline. 17 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519032320/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/ospreys-strengthen-eastern-european-connection-14671540. 19 May 2018.
- News: Prop Cortes makes a move to Tigers. Leicester Tigers. 18 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519033042/https://www.leicestertigers.com/news/prop-cortes-makes-a-move-to-tigers. 19 May 2018.
- News: Departing Bristol back Jack Wallace's new club confirmed. Bristol Post. 12 June 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142252/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/departing-bristol-back-jack-wallaces-1663828. 12 June 2018.
- News: RC Vannes. Dan Tuohy, nouvelle recrue vannetaise. Le Telegramme.fr. 16 June 2018. fr.
- News: Former Bath Academy fly-half and ex-Harlequins and Bristol players among new signings for Hartpury. Gloucestershire Live. 3 July 2018.
- News: Ross McMillan: Leicester Tigers sign former Bristol Bears hooker. BBC Sport. 10 August 2018.
- News: Alex Giltrow - 1st XV - Clifton Rugby Club. Clifton Rugby. 10 August 2018.
- News: DEPARTING PLAYERS THANKED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION. Bristol Rugby. 12 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412212234/https://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/news/departing-players-thanked-for-their-contribution/. 12 April 2018.
- News: Alex Cuthbert: Exeter Chiefs sign Wales & British and Irish Lions wing for 2018-19. BBC Sport. 27 March 2018.
- News: Santiago Cordero: Exeter bring in Argentina back until end of season. BBC Sport. 29 January 2018.
- News: Santiago Cordero: Argentina full-back signs new Exeter Chiefs contract. BBC Sport. 10 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180531023757/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44067777. 31 May 2018.
- News: Kai Horstmann: Exeter Chiefs back-row forward to retire. BBC Sport. 31 December 2017.
- News: Thomas Waldrom heading to Wellington Lions. Planet Rugby. 20 February 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180221035704/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/thomas-waldrom-heading-to-wellington-lions/. 21 February 2018.
- News: Julian Salvi: Exeter Chiefs flanker retires to become club defence coach. BBC Sport. 17 June 2018.
- News: Rimmer forced to retire. Exeter Chiefs. 8 July 2018.
- News: Wasps: Michele Campagnaro joins from Exeter on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 13 November 2018.
- News: Gloucester sign ex-South Africa U20 hooker Franco Marais from Sharks. Sky Sports. 21 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180322020845/http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12549/11298668/gloucester-sign-ex-south-africa-u20-hooker-franco-marais-from-sharks. 22 March 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby confirm the signing of Springbok back row forward Jaco Kriel. Gloucester Rugby. 30 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180501004458/http://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/news/15098.php#.WudCVpch2dY. 1 May 2018.
- News: Gloucester confirm signing of Danny Cipriani for next season following England recall. Telegraph. 14 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180514103143/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2018/05/14/gloucester-confirm-signing-danny-cipriani-next-season-following/. 14 May 2018.
- News: Tom Hudson: Gloucester back agrees new contract. BBC Sport. 17 May 2018.
- News: Gerbrandt Grobler makes Gloucester switch. Planet Rugby. 21 May 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180522043255/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/gerbrandt-grobler-makes-gloucester-switch/. 22 May 2018.
- News: Flanker graduates from academy to senior Gloucester Rugby squad. Gloucestershire Live. 24 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180525062358/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/flanker-graduates-academy-senior-gloucester-1604098. 25 May 2018.
- News: Springbok lock Franco Mostert joins Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 30 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180530104959/https://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/2018/05/30/springbok-lock-franco-mostert-joins-gloucester-rugby/. 30 May 2018.
- News: Springbok prop Ruan Dreyer signs for Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 30 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180530112617/https://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/2018/05/30/springbok-prop-ruan-dreyer-signs-for-gloucester-rugby/. 30 May 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby sign forward Todd Gleave from London Irish. Gloucestershire Live. 12 June 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612185204/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gloucester-rugby-sign-forward-london-1668102. 12 June 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby sign Scotland international to help ease prop injury crisis. Gloucestershire Live. 26 October 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby sign hooker Mike Sherry on loan from Munster Rugby. 22 March 2019. Gloucester Rugby. 22 March 2019.
- News: Wales back-row Ross Moriarty leaving Gloucester to join Dragons. Telegraph. 27 November 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171203134927/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/11/27/wales-back-row-ross-moriarty-leaving-gloucester-join-dragons/. 3 December 2017.
- News: Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join Dragons. Telegraph. 18 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205000836/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/12/18/wales-hooker-richard-hibbard-will-leave-gloucester-end-season/. 5 February 2018.
- News: Matt Scott rejoins Edinburgh from Gloucester. Sky Sports. 21 February 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180221222357/http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15182/11260316/matt-scott-rejoins-edinburgh-from-gloucester. 21 February 2018.
- News: Prop thanks Gloucester Rugby for 'huge opportunity and unbelievable support' as it is announced that he is leaving. Gloucestershire Live. 6 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180307023024/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/prop-leave-gloucester-rugby-end-1302297. 7 March 2018.
- News: Northampton sign Andy Symons from Gloucester. Planet Rugby. 26 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180327023900/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/northampton-sign-andy-symons-from-gloucester/. 27 March 2018.
- News: Tom Denton to join Ealing Trailfinders from Gloucester Rugby. Ealing Trailfinders. 10 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180411025908/http://ealingtrailfinders1stxv.com/news/tom-denton-to-join-ealing-trailfinders-from. 11 April 2018.
- News: David Halaifonua's move from Gloucester Rugby to Coventry confirmed. Gloucestershire Live. 26 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045337/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/david-halaifonuas-move-gloucester-rugby-1504907. 27 April 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby and All-Black lock Jeremy Thrush confirms next destination. Gloucestershire Live. 10 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180511012908/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gloucester-rugby-lock-jeremy-thrush-1551036. 11 May 2018.
- News: Gloucester Rugby confirm departures of 18 players. Gloucestershire Live. 23 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003814/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gloucester-rugby-confirm-departures-18-1599349. 24 May 2018.
- News: Motu Matu'u: Samoa hooker joins London Irish from Gloucester. BBC Sport. 24 May 2018.
- News: Former U18 England International joins the Knights. DRFC. 6 June 2018.
- News: Ulster Rugby: Province sign out-half Billy Burns from Gloucester. BBC Sport. 9 July 2018.
- News: Bryce set to resume hooking after move back to Glasgow. The Off Sideline. 9 July 2018.
- News: Jacob Rowan Linked In Profile. UK LinkedIn. 17 August 2018.
- News: CLASSIC CLASHES ON OFFER IN CELTIC CUP. Welsh Rugby Union. 7 September 2018.
- News: Mariano Galarza to leave Gloucester Rugby to join Union Bordeaux Bègles. Gloucester Rugby. 4 October 2018.
- News: Former Gloucester Rugby youngster signs for Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors. Gloucestershire Live. 9 October 2018.
- News: Smith signs first senior deal at Harlequins. Planet Rugby. 11 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180111224215/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/smith-signs-first-senior-deal-at-harlequins/. 11 January 2018.
- News: Nathan Earle: Saracens winger to join Harlequins. BBC Sport. 19 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180207085016/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42750134. 7 February 2018.
- News: Alex Dombrandt: Wales Under-20 lock to join Harlequins. BBC Sport. 20 February 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180223072302/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43134092. 23 February 2018.
- News: Matt Symons: Harlequins sign Wasps lock for 2018-19 season. BBC Sport. 23 May 2018.
- News: Paul Lasike: Harlequins sign USA international from Utah Warriors. BBC Sport. 3 August 2018.
- News: Harlequins sign Fiji international Semi Kunatani. Sky Sports. 25 August 2018.
- News: Winston Stanley: Injured Harlequins centre retires from rugby at the age of 29. BBC Sport. 20 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180320151322/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43474150. 20 March 2018.
- News: Adam Jones: Wales and Lions prop to retire from rugby union. BBC Sport. 26 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180327153038/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43533268. 27 March 2018.
- News: Harry Sloan signs two year deal with Ealing Trailfinders. Ealing Trailfinders. 12 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180413124618/http://ealingtrailfinders1stxv.com/news/harry-sloan-signs-two-year-deal-with-ealing. 13 April 2018.
- News: Young wing Aspland-Robinson to join Tigers. Leicester Tigers. 18 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180505065657/https://www.leicestertigers.com/news/young-wing-aspland-robinson-to-join-tigers. 5 May 2018.
- News: Wasps sign Maori All-Black wing Ambrose Curtis and lock Charlie Matthews from Harlequins. BBC Sport. 14 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180517193548/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44108424. 17 May 2018.
- News: Ian Prior: World Series Rugby was a gamble, but one I was happy to take. The Roar. 18 May 2018.
- News: Cameron Holenstein: Jersey Reds sign former Harlequins prop for 2018-19 season. BBC Sport. 1 June 2018.
- News: London Irish: Exiles sign Harlequins lock and former London Irish season ticket holder Sam Twomey. Reading Chronicle. 19 July 2018.
- News: Rugby: Mixed team for Northland's Mitre 10 Cup squad. NZ Herald. 19 July 2018.
- News: Joe Gray: Northampton Saints sign Harlequins hooker on short-term deal until October. BBC Sport. 10 August 2018.
- News: Tim Swiel: Newcastle Falcons sign versatile Harlequins back. BBC Sport. 1 October 2018.
- News: Leicester Tigers: Guy Thompson & Will Spencer to join for start of 2018-19 season. BBC Sport. 26 January 2018.
- News: Leicester snap up David Denton. Planet Rugby. 14 February 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180215024420/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/leicester-snap-up-david-denton/. 15 February 2018.
- News: James Voss: Leicester Tigers sign Jersey Reds forward. BBC Sport. 27 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409014644/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43554506. 9 April 2018.
- News: Stevens set to return to Welford Road. Leicester Tigers. 18 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519032655/https://www.leicestertigers.com/news/stevens-set-to-return-to-welford-road. 19 May 2018.
- News: Owen Hills. Leicester Tigers. 26 July 2018.
- News: Charlie Thacker. Leicester Tigers. 26 July 2018.
- News: Fred Tuilagi. Leicester Tigers. 26 July 2018.
- News: George Worth. Leicester Tigers. 26 July 2018.
- News: Leicester snap up Kyle Eastmond. Planet Rugby. 1 August 2018.
- News: Leicester Tigers: Props Campese Ma'afu & David Feao join Premiership club. BBC Sport. 7 August 2018.
- News: Felipe Ezcurra: Argentina scrum-half joins Leicester Tigers on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 1 October 2018.
- News: Tom Varndell and Leonardo Sarto: Leicester Tigers sign wing duo. BBC Sport. 30 December 2018.
- News: Dom Barrow: Leicester lock joins Stade Rochelais prior to Northampton Saints move. BBC Sport. 22 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180627004855/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43501344. 27 June 2018.
- News: Ben Betts to join Ealing Trailfinders from Leicester Tigers. Ealing Trailfinders. 5 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040342/http://www.ealingtrailfinders1stxv.com/news/ben-betts-to-join-ealing-trailfinders-from. 6 April 2018.
- News: Logovi’i Mulipola to join Newcastle Falcons. Planet Rugby. 19 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180420073800/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/logovii-mulipola-to-join-newcastle/. 20 April 2018.
- News: George McGuigan: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Leicester Tigers hooker. BBC Sport. 21 April 2018.
- News: Connacht Rugby have signed second row Joe Maksymiw from Leicester Tigers ahead of next season. Independent.ie. 15 May 2018.
- News: Nick Malouf to exit Leicester Tigers after one season with Premiership club. BBC Sport. 18 May 2018.
- News: George Catchpole: Leicester centre retires from rugby union. BBC Sport. 12 June 2018.
- MICHELE RIZZO TORNA AL PETRARCA. 30 May 2018. 13 June 2018. IT.
- News: Edinburgh: Luke Hamilton reunited with Richard Cockerill in one-year deal. BBC Sport. 19 June 2018.
- News: Bok prop to leave Leicester. Planet Rugby. 10 July 2018.
- News: Dominic Ryan: Ex-Leinster and Leicester flanker retires because of concussion. BBC Sport. 8 September 2018.
- News: NRC Teams: Powell to start for Vikings. Rugby.com.au. 21 September 2018.
- News: Transfers Pro D2 - Tom Brady commits to Carcassonne. Rugby Rama. French. 8 October 2018.
- News: Leicester Tigers: Props Campese Ma'afu & David Feao join Premiership club. BBC Sport. 7 August 2018.
- News: Gary and Guy Graham: Brothers team up at Newcastle Falcons. BBC Sport. 4 April 2018.
- News: Newcastle Falcons sign Tom Arscott. Planet Rugby. 16 April 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180417024353/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/newcastle-falcons-sign-tom-arscott/. 17 April 2018.
- News: Johnny Williams: Newcastle to sign centre from relegated London Irish. BBC Sport. 11 May 2018.
- News: North Harbour flanker Collett joins Falcons. Newcastle Falcons. 20 May 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180521104445/http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/north-harbour-flanker-collett-joins-falcons. 21 May 2018.
- News: Falcons swoop for Fiji Forward Nemani Nagusa. Newcastle Falcons. 27 June 2018.
- News: Pedro Bettencourt: Newcastle Falcons sign Portugal international centre. BBC Sport. 8 August 2018.
- News: Newcastle Falcons: US prop Paul Mullen joins on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 14 August 2018.
- News: John Hardie: Newcastle Falcons sign Scotland international flanker . BBC Sport . 26 October 2018.
- News: Rodney Ah You: Newcastle Falcons sign former Ireland international prop from Ulster. BBC Sport. 19 November 2018.
- News: Juan Pablo Socino to swap Newcastle for Edinburgh . Planet Rugby . 5 March 2018.
- News: Western Force to return in new World Series. Planet Rugby. 6 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180307023332/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/western-force-to-return-in-new-world-series/. 7 March 2018.
- News: Glasgow snap up DTH van der Merwe. Planet Rugby. 15 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316024111/http://www.planetrugby.com/news/glasgow-snap-up-dth-van-der-merwe/. 16 March 2018.
- News: Belisario Agulla será titular en Hindú. ESPN. 29 March 2018. es. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180420010536/http://www.espn.com.ar/rugby/nota/_/id/4136213/belisario-agulla-sera-titular-en-hindu. 20 April 2018.
- News: Craig Willis signs from Newcastle Falcons. Ealing Trailfinders. 18 April 2018.
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