List of 2018–19 Major League Rugby transfers explained
This is a list of player transfers involving Major League Rugby teams that occurred from the end of the 2018 season and through the 2019 season. The league confirmed the additions of two teams for the 2019 season, Rugby United New York and the Toronto Arrows.
Austin Elite
See main article: Austin Elite.
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Glendale Raptors
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Houston SaberCats
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New Orleans Gold
See main article: New Orleans Gold.
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Rugby United New York
See main article: Rugby United New York.
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San Diego Legion
See main article: San Diego Legion.
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Seattle Seawolves
See main article: Seattle Seawolves.
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Toronto Arrows
See main article: Toronto Arrows.
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Utah Warriors
See main article: Utah Warriors.
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See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Austin Elite Rugby . www.austineliterugby.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181223121239/https://www.austineliterugby.com/single-post/2018/12/10/Austin-Elite-Rugby-signs-Dominique-Baile . 2018-12-23.
- Web site: Canada's Doug Fraser signs for Austin Elite. 19 December 2018.
- News: Simon Courcoul joins Austin Elite Rugby. Austin Elite Rugby. 19 September 2018.
- Web site: Austin set to sign Teros prop Echeverria. October 2, 2018 . Americas Rugby News .
- Web site: New names settling in at Austin Elite. 6 December 2018.
- Austin Gilgronis . Gilgronis . 1070397289406087174 . December 5, 2018 . ✅ Signed, No. 8 Sebastian Kalm ✅ Known for his green scrum cap, Kalm is a force on and off the field and head coach Alain Hyardet is excited to have him join our forward pack. MORE » #AustinEliteRugby #MLRugby . en . December 29, 2020.
- Austin Gilgronis . Gilgronis . 1075141414739165186 . December 18, 2018 . From @ASMOfficiel, Soheyl Jaoudat signs with Austin Elite Rugby. The former #Moroccan International with 65 caps brings a strong rugby background to AER. MORE » . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Larsen brothers to team up at Austin Elite. 24 October 2018.
- Web site: Larsen brothers team up for Austin Elite. October 24, 2018 . Americas Rugby News .
- Web site: MLR Off-Season Update – December 13, 2018. 13 December 2018.
- Web site: Austin Elite Rugby . www.austineliterugby.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181229032019/https://www.austineliterugby.com/single-post/2018/12/28/Chilean-International-Marcelo-Torrealba-signs-with-Austin-Elite-Rugby . 2018-12-29.
- News: Uruguayan International, Andres Vilaseca joins the team. Austin Elite Rugby. 26 September 2018.
- Web site: Austin sign Sharks forward Rikus Zwart. 18 December 2018.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1070448105059946496 . December 5, 2018 . The Cats are excited to announce the signing of Victor Comptat. Comptat is a young athletic French American lock forward and former High School and Junior All American who played for Austin Elite in last seasons inaugural MLR season. Welcome to the squad Victor ! #WeAreUncaged . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Rugby United New York Re-Signs Ross Deacon. 11 October 2018.
- Web site: Elkins moves to Austin as MLR rumors heat up. 24 September 2018.
- http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/us-eagle-paddy-ryan-joins-runy US Eagle Paddy Ryan joins RUNY
- Web site: Seattle Seawolves Add Another Suniula, Signing Eagle No. 405 Roland. Seattle Seawolves.
- Rugby United New York . rugbyunitedny . 1057722170858704898 . October 31, 2018 . BREAKING After spending the 2018 Major League Rugby season with Austin Elite, Rugby United New York is thrilled to announce the signing of Irish scrum half Marcus Walsh. #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Pedrie Wannenburg confirms retirement. 26 June 2018.
- Web site: Glendale Raptors announce Al-Jiboori, Germishuys signings for 2019 Major League Rugby season . https://web.archive.org/web/20181203152127/https://www.glendaleraptors.com/news/glendale-raptors-announce-al-jiboori-germishuys-signings-for-2019-major-league-rugby-season . 2018-12-03.
- Web site: Glendale sign Auckland prop Marco Fepulea'i. 10 January 2019.
- News: Americas Selects too much for Glendale Raptors . Americas Rugby News . 28 October 2018 . 8 November 2018.
- name"Roster announced for first two arc test matches”>News: Roster announced for first two arc test matches . Rugby Canada . 17 January 2019 . 18 January 2019.
- News: New Signing: London Irish sign USA international. London Irish. 11 May 2018.
- Web site: Jake Christmann leaves Raptors for Warriors. 31 October 2018.
- News: Dylan Fawsitt Returns to RUNY. Rugby United New York. 19 September 2018.
- News: American international Ben Landry to join Ealing Trailfinders. Ealing Trailfinders. 20 April 2018.
- Web site: SaberCats sign front row trio. 5 January 2019.
- News: South Americans set to shine in Major League Rugby/ . Americas Rugby News . 24 September 2018 .
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1065384241226309634 . November 21, 2018 . New Signing The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of backrower Luke Beauchamp. Welcome to Houston Luke! — #WeAreUncaged #SaberCatNation #Houston #MLR #Rugby . en . December 29, 2020.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1072551077978013698 . December 11, 2018 . The Cats are excited to announce the signing of prop forward and product of Leinster and Irish system. He had represented Ireland at U20 level in the junior World Cup and has been plying his trade in the Welsh Principally Premiership with RGC 1404. Welcome to the squad Charlie . en . December 29, 2020.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1098013587531026432 . February 19, 2019 . We are excited to announce the signing of Amro Gouda. Gouda is an experienced hooker who played with the NOLA Gold Rugby Club last season and represented the USA Rugby South Panthers in the 2018 RAN Championships. Welcome to the city and the squad Amro! — #WeAreUncaged . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: SaberCats sign Uruguay pair Magno and Nieto. 21 November 2018.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1056984194772013061 . October 29, 2018 . The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of Pat O'Toole. O'Toole was formerly a player of Connacht Rugby in Ireland and played for the SD Legion at the tail end of last season. Welcome to the squad Pat! #GoCatsGo #SaberCatNation #Rugby #Houston . en . December 29, 2020.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1081301044259422209 . January 4, 2019 . New Signing The SaberCats have signed of powerful scrumming front row forward Mateo Sanguinetti. Sanguinetti is a Rugby World Cup 2015 Veteran with The Uruguayan National Team. He joins The Cats with 53 caps for his country . Welcome to Houston, Mateo. #JoinTheUncaged . en . December 29, 2020.
- News: SaberCats add Germany International Ayron Schramm . Americas Rugby News . 19 August 2018.
- Houston SaberCats . Hou_Sabercats . 1057668488238632961 . October 31, 2018 . New Signing The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of Max Tacket. Tacket is a graduate of Cal Poly. The Cats have signed him from Burnaby Lake RFC in the BC Premiership Welcome to the squad Max! We are grateful to have you aboard. ✊ #GoCatsGo #HTXRugby . en . December 29, 2020.
- News: Newcastle Falcons: US prop Paul Mullen jreturns to Sabercats. ARN. 17 January 2019.
- News: In Focus: Justin Allen. NCA Rugby. 10 August 2018.
- Web site: New England Free Jacks snap up MLR talent. 16 October 2018.
- Web site: Purpura rides with Free Jacks against New York. 30 November 2018.
- Rugby United New York . rugbyunitedny . 1062397274070962176 . November 13, 2018 . BREAKING Houston, you have a problem... Welcome to New York, Kyle Sumsion Read more about our most recent signing, the Sabercats' 2018 Captain. #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY #MLR #NYRugby #RugbyUnitedNY #MajorLeagueRugby #Army #BYU #USARugby . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Baillie to play in MLR for New Orleans. 15 October 2018.
- News: NOLA Sign South African Center Tristan Blewett. Americas Rugby News. September 28, 2018.
- Web site: New Orleans scoop up Cam Dolan. 31 October 2018.
- Web site: Ignacio Dotti heads for New Orleans. 17 October 2018.
- Web site: NOLA add All-American Nick Feakes. 22 October 2018.
- Web site: NOLA sign Australia 7s star Con Foley. 11 October 2018.
- Web site: October 4, 2018. NOLA sign Australian halfback Scott Gale. Americas Rugby News. October 31, 2018 . live . 30 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181030165318/https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/04/nola-sign-australian-halfback-scott-gale/.
- Web site: NOLA snap up All-American prop duo. 23 October 2018.
- Web site: NOLA sign Malcolm May from Penn State. 25 October 2018.
- Web site: NOLA sign Samoa lock Kane Thompson. 10 October 2018.
- Rugby United New York . rugbyunitedny . 1056999320682151938 . October 29, 2018 . BREAKING Big Easy ▶️ Big Apple RUNY has signed 2018 Major League Rugby Dream Team selection Matt Hughston for the upcoming season. Time to get to work, Matt #RUNY #UniteTheEmpire #MLR #GeauxRUNY #RugbyUnitedNewYork #GrowTheGame . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: New York add NOLA pair to second row stocks. 30 November 2018.
- Web site: Rugby United New York sign Ross Deacon. October 11, 2018 . DJ Coil Rugby .
- News: Rugby United New York Signs Ben Foden. Rugby United New York. 23 July 2018.
- Web site: New York confirm Will Leonard signing. 18 December 2018.
- Web site: Scottish Prop Callum Mackintosh Returns to Runy.
- News: Irish Fly Half Cathal Marsh Signs with Rugby United New York. Rugby United New York. 5 September 2018.
- Web site: Chris Mattina is Coming Home . www.rugbyunitedny.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181205182733/http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/mattina-is-coming-home . 2018-12-05.
- Web site: Rugby United New York Confirms Recent Signings.
- Web site: Runy Signs International Prop James Rochford.
- Web site: Former USA Rugby League and 7'S Star Signs on for Runy.
- Web site: Up and Coming Playmaker Seimou Smith Signs with RUNY . www.rugbyunitedny.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190107072403/http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/up-and-coming-playmaker-seimou-smith-signs-with-runy . 2019-01-07.
- Web site: San Diego Legion reveal 2019 MLR roster . Americas Rugby News . 18 December 2018 . 2018-12-20 .
- Web site: Ex-Connacht men Leader and O'Toole called into USA Men's Selects squad. 13 September 2018 .
- http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/30/san-diego-sign-olympic-star-jasa-veremalua/ San-Diego sign Olympic star Jasa Veremalua
- Web site: Cam Dolan signs for Nottingham. 27 September 2018.
- News: Rugby: Former Magpie Tony Lamborn will play for Stags this season . Hawke's Bay Today. 23 July 2018.
- Web site: Salaber picks law over Legion. 29 November 2018.
- Seattle Seawolves . SeawolvesRugby . 1060975706107047937 . November 9, 2018 . SIGNING: Ben Cima The young @USARugby Eagle brings international experience beyond his years - and kicking accuracy to match it. With 10 caps, a strong boot, and instinctive decision making, Cima looks to thrive in the Seawolves veteran backline . en . December 29, 2020.
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- Web site: Djustice Sears-Duru heads to Seattle Seawolves. 9 December 2018.
- Seattle Seawolves . SeawolvesRugby . 1073719571268259845 . December 14, 2018 . SIGNED: Juan-Philip Smith The scrumhalf came through the U19 @BlueBullsRugby program and played @springboks U20's. JP spent 2015-18 with the Bulls, @CheetahsRugby, and @SouthernKingsSA. Smith brings sound decision making and consistent kicking . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Former Flying Fijian Naikatini Ready for Seattle Opportunity.
- Seattle Seawolves . SeawolvesRugby . 1075955938744385536 . December 20, 2018 . SIGNED: Brad Tucker Hailing from Canterbury, Brad boasts a lengthy New Zealand resume. Years with @crfu's U20, Metro, and 7s sides plus three @Mitre10Cup seasons with @WaikatoRugby, @TaranakiRugby, and @ManawatuTurbos adds more depth to our pack . en . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: November 7, 2018 . Toronto Arrows Sign Jack Evans . DJ Coil Rugby .
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Sign Uruguay Fullback Gastón Mieres . DJ Coil Rugby . November 7, 2018.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Sign New Zealand Prop Morgan Mitchell . DJ Coil Rugby . 6 November 2018 . November 6, 2018.
- Web site: Manawatu flyhalf Malcolm among new Arrows signings. 20 November 2018.
- Web site: Dan Moor signs for Toronto Arrows. 3 December 2018.
- Web site: Moonlight headlines 13 new Arrows signings. 11 December 2018.
- Web site: Gannon Moore to join Utah Warriors. 17 January 2019.
- Web site: Utah signs Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves. 6 November 2018.
- News: Paul Lasike Joining Harlequins. This Is American Rugby. 31 July 2018.
- News: Kurt Becomes Latest Knight Signing. Doncaster Knights. 25 August 2018.
- News: USA international Tameilau heading to Glasgow next season. Glasgow Warriors. 22 May 2018. 31 July 2018. 23 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180523100211/http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/18/05/22/usa-international-tameilau-heading-glasgow-next-season. dead.