List of 2020–21 Major League Rugby transfers explained
This is a list of player transfers involving Major League Rugby teams that occurred from the end of the 2020 season and through the 2021 season. The season saw the departure of the Colorado Raptors and the addition of the LA Giltinis. The Dallas Jackals were originally scheduled to take part, but withdrew before the start of the season, delaying their debut until 2022.
Rugby ATL
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Austin Gilgronis
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Dallas Jackals
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On January 19, 2021, the Dallas Jackals released a statement announcing that they had withdrawn from the 2021 season.[16]
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Old Glory DC
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Houston SaberCats
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LA Giltinis
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New England Free Jacks
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New Orleans Gold
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Rugby United New York
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San Diego Legion
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Seattle Seawolves
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Toronto Arrows
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Utah Warriors
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See also
Notes and References
- Web site: General Manager: Scott Lawrence announces the signing of Connor Cook. Twitter. January 20, 2021.
- Web site: New Signing. Twitter. February 5, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: NEW SIGNING. Twitter. February 2, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Injury Forces Retirement Call from Julian Montes. Americas Rugby News. February 8, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- News: Austin confirm long-rumored Bryce Campbell signing. Americas Rugby News. 3 November 2020.
- News: Austin signs Premiership veteran Sebastian de Chaves. Americas Rugby News. 24 November 2020. 25 November 2020.
- Web site: AG Signs Australian Backrower Maclean Jones. Gilgronis. December 15, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: MLR Off-Season Update — December 13. December 13, 2020. 2020-12-17. Americas Rugby News.
- Web site: Austin Signs Ex-Waratahs Flyhalf Mack Mason. Americas Rugby News. December 2, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: Austin Gilgronis Adds Reegan O'Gorman. December 7, 2020.
- Web site: AG Signs Super Rugby Hooker Hugh Roach. Gilgronis. January 26, 2021. 2021-01-26.
- Web site: AG Signs USA Eagle Prop Paddy Ryan. December 1, 2020. 2020-12-10. Gilgronis.
- Web site: AG Signs Scrumhalf Sid Shoop. Gilgronis. December 18, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: AG Signs Prop Jake Turnbull. Gilgronis. January 21, 2021. 2021-01-22.
- Web site: Former Baylor Running Back Peni Tagive Joins The Dallas Jackals. Dallas Jackals.
- Web site: Dallas Jackals Move Inaugural Season to 2022. Major League Rugby. January 19, 2021. 2021-01-19.
- Web site: SOUTH AFRICAN JO-HANKO DE VILLIERS COMES TO DALLAS. Dallas Jackals.
- News: Dallas Dispersal Update - Where would-be Jackals are now. Americas Rugby News. 18 February 2021. 19 February 2021.
- Web site: San Diego Adds Former Raptors Scrumhalf Carlo de Nysschen. Americas Rugby News. February 11, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- 1359059232881057792. GriquasRugby. NEW PLAYER ALERT! Tafel Lager Griquas is proud to announce the arrival of Stefan Ungerer and Pikke De Villiers. We know both of you will enjoy your time in Kimberley.. 9 February 2021. 19 February 2021.
- News: Former Raptors prop Marco Fepulea'i lands in LA. Americas Rugby News. 19 February 2021. 19 February 2021.
- Web site: Californian Speedster Ryan James Joins the LA Giltinis. LA Giltinis. February 9, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: AG Rugby Signs #1 Overall Pick Conner Mooneyham. Gilgronis. February 10, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Christian Rodriguez Back to Where He Belongs in Los Angeles. LA Giltinis. February 8, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Peñarol sign Conrado Roura after Dallas Jackals delay MLR debut. Americas Rugby News. January 28, 2021. 2021-02-05.
- Web site: We are happy to announce 3 more additions to our 2021 squad!!. Twitter. February 11, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- News: Old Glory signs Glasgow's Callum Gibbins as player-coach. Americas Rugby News. 6 November 2020. 7 November 2020.
- Web site: Player Signing. Twitter. January 14, 2021. 2021-01-14.
- Web site: Player Signing. Twitter. January 25, 2021.
- News: SaberCats sign pro trio Maliepo, Khatiashvili, and Tauyavuca. 27 August 2020. Americas Rugby News. 28 August 2020.
- Web site: Houston Hit with Breytenbach and Lenaerts Opt-Outs. Americas Rugby News. February 7, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: LA Giltinis sign Super Rugby prop forward Charlie Abel. LA Giltinis. December 21, 2020. 2020-12-22.
- News: Scotland No8 Adam Ashe moves from Glasgow to LA. Americas Rugby News. 16 November 2020. 17 November 2020.
- Web site: Wallabies Legend Adam Ashley-Cooper Joins the LA Giltinis. LA Giltinis. February 24, 2021. 2021-02-26.
- Web site: LA Giltinis Add Scottish Fullback Glenn Bryce to International Roster. LA Giltinis. December 30, 2020. 2020-12-30.
- Web site: LA Giltinis Acquire Sharp Shooter Luke Burton from San Diego Legion. 2020-12-10. LA Giltinis. en-US. 2021-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301045207/https://www.giltinis.com/news/la-giltinis-acquire-luke-burton-from-san-diego-legion/. dead.
- Web site: Aspiring USA Eagle Luke Carty Joins the LA Giltinis from Connacht. LA Giltinis. December 14, 2020. 2020-12-18.
- Web site: LA Giltinis sign former Force and Rebels captain Angus Cottrell. LA Giltinis. December 17, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: LA Signs Randwick Captain Nathan Den Hoedt. Americas Rugby News. November 27, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: LA Signs Former Wallaby Dave Dennis from Exeter. Americas Rugby News. November 13, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: LA Giltinis Sign Polynesian Powerhouse and Eagles Sevens Player Pago Haini. LA Giltinis. January 20, 2021. 2021-01-21.
- Web site: LA signs former Eagles No8 Langilangi Haupeakui. 7 December 2020.
- Web site: La Giltinis sign home Californian gun Mika Kruse. LA Giltinis. December 1, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: Belmont Shore Dynamo Vise Leasi Adds X-Factor to LA giltinis. December 22, 2020. 2020-12-23.
- Web site: LA Giltinis sign seasoned Super Rugby star Billy Meakes. 2020-12-10. LA Giltinis. en-US.
- Web site: LA Giltinis sign Rugby Royalty, Christian Poidevin. LA Giltinis.
- Web site: COLORADO RAPTORS SENSATION JOHN RYBERG SIGNS WITH THE LA GILTINIS. 2020-12-10. LA Giltinis. en-US.
- Web site: Smith Twins Signed as Double Dose of Power for LA Giltinis. LA Giltinis. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: Canadian Hooking Prospect Lindsey Stevens Signs with LA Giltinis. LA Giltinis. en-US.
- Web site: LA Signs Canadian-Eligible Forward Corey Thomas. Americas Rugby News. November 25, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: LA Local Prop Sione Tuihalamaka Joins the Giltinis for 2021. December 16, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- News: LA confirms DTH van der Merwe signing. Americas Rugby News. 18 November 2020. 18 November 2020.
- Web site: LA Giltinis Sign Colorado Raptors Captain Luke White | LA Giltinis.
- News: Free Jacks sign England u19 centre Harry Barlow. Americas Rugby News. 11 August 2020. 12 August 2020.
- Web site: Boston born Flyhalf Harrison Boyle signs with New England!. Twitter. November 25, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- News: Free Jacks Sign Young Powerful Front Rower Erich De Jager. 25 August 2020. New England Free Jacks. 25 August 2020.
- Web site: Free Jacks sign storied Super Rugby, Wallabies XV and Barbarian prop, Sef Fa'agase. Twitter. December 17, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- News: Free Jacks sign Scotland international Dougie Fife. Americas Rugby News. 4 August 2020. 4 August 2020.
- News: Free Jacks sign Tonga back row Jack Ram. Americas Rugby News. 18 August 2020. 19 August 2020.
- Web site: It's official #NewEngland! Vili Toluta'u will be sporting that #FreeJacks red, white and blue this season!. Twitter. February 17, 2021. 2021-02-21.
- Web site: Free Jacks Sign Matt Wirken for the 2021 Season of Major League Rugby. Freejacks. February 19, 2021. 2021-02-26.
- Web site: Signing News!! Pat O'Toole has signed with the GOLD through 2022. Twitter. January 15, 2021. 2021-01-15.
- Web site: Argentine No8 Benjamín Bonasso Signs for RUNY. Americas Rugby News. January 16, 2021. 2021-01-16.
- Web site: The Eagle Flies Home. Twitter. January 12, 2021. 2021-01-12.
- Web site: All-Black & Rugby World Cup winner Andy Ellis, is coming to NY. Twitter. January 13, 2021. 2021-01-13.
- Web site: New York gets a Kiwi playmaker!!. Twitter. January 15, 2021. 2021-01-15.
- Web site: Twitter. We are thrilled to introduce Chris Baumann as part of the 2021 SD Legion squad!.
- Web site: New player signing Welcome @CamClark_ to the SD Legion!. Twitter. December 15, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: SD Legion Player Signing. Twitter. February 2, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Welcome Santiago González Igelsias to the #SanDiego Legion. Twitter. December 16, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: Join us in welcoming Travis Larsen to the SD Legion!. Twitter. January 6, 2021. 2021-01-06.
- News: Chris Robshaw, ex-England captain, signs for San Diego Legion in MLR. The Guardian. 17 June 2020.
- Web site: SD Legion player signing. Twitter. January 14, 2021. 2021-01-14.
- News: Stado: Joshua Furno sets down his suitcases in Tarbes. La Depeche.fr. 9 June 2021. fr.
- Web site: Signing News!!. Twitter. February 24, 2021. 2021-02-26.
- Web site: Eagles Scrum Half Devereaux Ferris Eager for Seattle Opportunity. Seattle Seawolves. January 12, 2021. 2021-01-12.
- Web site: Seattle Locks in Lions' Rhyno Herbst for 2021. Seattle Seawolves. February 11, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Seawolves Sign Ex-Connacht Center Kieran Joyce. Americas Rugby News. February 26, 2021. 2021-02-26.
- Web site: Namibia's Nortje Honored to Sign with the Seawolves. Seattle Seawolves. February 13, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Club Announces Return of Lynott, Signing of Braude. Toronto Arrows. February 11, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Trio of Returnees, Signing of Cortes. Toronto Arrows. July 10, 2020. 2020-07-10.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Quartet of Returnees, Signing of Gonzalez. Toronto Arrows. June 23, 2020. 2020-06-23.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce The Return Of Sheppard & Sherridan, Signing of Higgins. Toronto Arrows. August 27, 2020. 2020-08-27.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Four Additional Returnees, Signing of Montero. August 4, 2020. 2020-08-04.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Return of Brouwer, Signing of Vanier Cup Winner Ouellet. Toronto Arrows. December 10, 2020. 2020-12-10.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of Argentinian International Tuculet, Returns of Parfrey, McRogers. October 6, 2020. 2020-10-06.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of Mississauga Lock Wadden. Toronto Arrows. June 3, 2020. 2020-06-03.
- Web site: Richie Asiata Leaves Arrows for Super Rugby's Reds. Americas Rugby News. February 17, 2021. 2021-02-26.
- Web site: Moor Announces Retirement From Professional Rugby. Americas Rugby News. January 26, 2021. 2021-01-26.
- Web site: Toronto Arrows RFC on Twitter: Thank you, Sammy. We wish you all the best in Japan.. Twitter. June 21, 2020. 2020-06-21.
- Web site: Moor Announces Retirement From Professional Rugby. Toronto Arrows. June 24, 2020. 2020-06-24.
- News: Six new recruits confirmed by Utah for 2021 season. Americas Rugby News. 21 November 2020. 22 November 2020.
- Web site: Excited to add @USARugby Eagle No. 447 to our 2021 forward pack. Twitter. December 17, 2020. 2020-12-21.
- Web site: Utah Signs Namibia Flyhalf Cliven Loubser. Americas Rugby News. January 15, 2021. 2021-01-15.
- Web site: Signing a Utah Warriors MLR contract after his dominant performances with the Selects is Joe Mano!. Twitter. February 9, 2021. 2021-02-14.
- Web site: Utah Contract for Ex-Seahawks Signing Logan Tago. Americas Rugby News. February 12, 2021. 2021-02-14.