List of 2020–21 Premiership Rugby transfers explained
This is a list of player transfers involving Premiership Rugby teams before or during the 2020–21 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Premiership during the 2019–20 season. It is not unknown for confirmed deals to be cancelled at a later date. On 19 January 2020, Saracens are automatically relegated to the RFU Championship due to salary cap breaches.[1] On 2 April 2020, Newcastle Falcons were automatically promoted back to the Premiership to replace relegated Saracens under the RFU's 'best record playing formula' and due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Bath
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Bristol Bears
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Exeter Chiefs
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Gloucester
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Harlequins
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Leicester Tigers
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London Irish
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Newcastle Falcons
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Northampton Saints
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Sale Sharks
See main article: Sale Sharks.
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Wasps
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Worcester Warriors
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Notes and References
- News: Saracens relegated from Premiership at end of 2019-20 season for salary cap breaches. BBC Sport. 19 January 2020.
- News: Newcastle Falcons promoted to Premiership to replace relegated Saracens as RFU unveil ‘best playing record formula’. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/club-rugby/newcastle-falcons-promoted-premiership-rugby-saracens-relegated-rfu-a9442046.html . 14 June 2022 . subscription . live. The Independent. Jack. de Menezes. 2 April 2020. 5 September 2021.
- News: 2020/21 Squad Update. Bath Rugby. 5 June 2020.
- News: Will Muir: Bath sign England Sevens star Will Muir. BBC Sport. 24 August 2020.
- News: Former Falcon Alex Gray Lands Contract With Bath Rugby. Bath Rugby. 19 November 2020.
- News: Jamie Bhatti: Bath sign Edinburgh and Scotland prop until end of season. BBC Sport. 21 December 2020. 21 December 2020.
- News: Bath: Fly-half Tian Schoeman completes move from Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 18 January 2021.
- News: Jacques du Toit: Bath sign South African hooker from Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 26 January 2021.
- News: Zach Mercer departs for Montpellier making way for Jaco Coetzee to join Bath Rugby. Bath Rugby. 1 February 2021.
- News: Danny Cipriani: Bath sign former England, Wasps and Gloucester fly-half. BBC Sport. 25 March 2021. 25 March 2021.
- News: Bayonne : le pilier anglais Nixon a signé, un jeune file à l’UBB. Midi Olympique.fr. 11 February 2020. fr.
- News: Rhys Webb: Scrum-half agrees to rejoin Ospreys from Toulon. BBC Sport. 31 December 2019.
- News: Rhys Webb: Bath sign Wales scrum-half on short-term deal prior to Ospreys move. 25 February 2020. BBC Sport. 25 February 2020.
- News: Rhys Davies: Former Wales Under-20 lock joins Ospreys from Bath. BBC Sport. 11 March 2020.
- News: Francois Louw announces final season on the field. Bath Rugby. 12 March 2020.
- News: Freddie Burns announces he is leaving Bath to take up contract in Japan. Telegraph. 1 May 2020.
- News: Bath Rugby scrum half Chris Cook to join rivals Bristol Bears at end of the season. Somerset Live. 11 May 2020.
- News: Bath centre Willison signs for Soyaux Angoulme. Rugby Pass. 31 May 2020.
- News: Bath back-row Jack Davies becomes a Knight.. DRFC. 25 June 2020.
- Web site: 2020-07-28. Tom Homer rejoins London Irish 28th July 2020 News. 2020-07-28. London Irish. en.
- Web site: 2020-07-27. Rosslyn Park New Player & Coaches Announcements 2020/21. 2020-07-29. Rosslyn Park FC. en-GB.
- News: Levi Davis SIgns for Ealing Trailfinders. Ealing Trailfinders. 10 August 2020.
- News: Scarlets sign Wales wing Aled Brew on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 28 September 2020. 28 September 2020.
- News: Bath legend Matt Garvey signs for Gloucester. Planet Rugby. 11 July 2020.
- News: Matt Garvey extends his stay at Kingsholm. Gloucester Rugby. 23 October 2020.
- News: Nathan Catt: Bath forward retires because of injury. BBC Sport. 3 November 2020.
- News: Levi Douglas: Wasps second-row signs new contract with Premiership runners-up. BBC Sport. 20 November 2020.
- News: Bath lock Will Britton commits to the Knights. DRFC. 17 November 2020.
- News: Jersey Reds sign Bath's Darren Atkins & Max Green on loan for rest of season. BBC Sport. 18 March 2021. 18 March 2021.
- News: World class Radradra pens Bears deal. Bristol Bears Rugby. 27 November 2019.
- News: England prop Kyle Sinckler joins Bristol Bears on two-year deal. The Guardian. 27 January 2020.
- News: Mitch Eadie: Bristol forward to return from Northampton on two-year contract. BBC Sport. 29 January 2020.
- News: Ben Earl & Max Malins set for season-long loans. Bristol Bears Rugby. 6 March 2020.
- News: Bristol Bears add another Fijian star to their ranks as Ratu Naulago signs from Hull FC. Bristol Post. 10 May 2020.
- News: Homegrown Trio to Join Senior Squad. Bristol Bears Rugby. 3 June 2020.
- News: Bristol Bears: Bryan Byrne signs one-year deal after impressing on loan. BBC Sport. 26 June 2020.
- News: Tom Kessell Joins on Short-Term Deal. Bristol Bears Rugby. 10 August 2020.
- News: Bristol Bears: Niyi Adeolokun, Tom Kessell and Peter McCabe agree one-year contracts. BBC Sport. 10 November 2020.
- News: Bristol sign Niyi Adeolokun, Peter McCabe & Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals. BBC Sport. 27 August 2020.
- News: Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro: Bristol Bears sign Argentina prop until end of season. BBC Sport. 21 December 2020.
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- News: Jake Kerr: Bristol sign former Leicester hooker on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 7 May 2021. 7 May 2021.
- News: Jordan Crane: Bristol Bears number eight to retire at end of season. BBC Sport. 12 September 2019.
- News: Aly Muldowney: Bristol Bears lock to retire at the end of the season. BBC Sport. 13 December 2019.
- News: Mat Protheroe: Ospreys sign versatile back from Bristol Bears. BBC Sport. 26 February 2020.
- News: Nicky Thomas: Ex-Wales U20s prop to rejoin Ospreys from Bristol. 9 March 2020. BBC Sport. 9 March 2020.
- News: Ireland's Ian Madigan to join Ulster in the summer from Bristol Bears. Sky Sports. 14 March 2020.
- News: Stirzaker to depart for Montauban. Bristol Bears Rugby. 23 March 2020.
- News: Joe Batley: Worcester Warriors sign Bristol Bears forward for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 13 May 2020.
- News: Tom Lindsay: Bristol Bears hooker to retire at end of contract. BBC Sport. 1 June 2020.
- News: Bristol Bears announces retained list. 3 June 2020.
- News: Luke Daniells Makes Move Back From Bristol to Ealing Trailfinders. Ealing Trailfinders. 3 June 2020.
- News: Jersey Reds signings ahead of new season. RFU. 6 June 2020.
- News: Lewis Thiede Heading Back to Ealing Trailfinders From Bristol. Ealing Trailfinders. 8 June 2020.
- News: Sam Graham latest to pen for 2020/21. DRFC. 11 June 2020.
- News: Shaun Malton Joining Ealing Trailfinders From Bristol Bears. Ealing Trailfinders. 10 June 2020.
- News: Ex-Scotland back row Luke Hamilton secures deal back in France, links up with Taylor Paris. Rugby Pass. 8 July 2020.
- News: Bristol sign Niyi Adeolokun, Peter McCabe & Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals. 27 August 2020. BBC Sport. 27 August 2020.
- News: Mitre 10 Cup rugby preview: Teams, All Blacks, fixtures, live streaming, how to watch, TAB odds. NZ Herald. 11 September 2020.
- News: Edinburgh Sign Scottish-qualified speedster. Edinburgh Rugby. 8 April 2021.
- News: Exeter Chiefs announce signing of Scotland lock Jonny Gray. Telegraph. 3 January 2020.
- News: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne to join Exeter on two-year deal. Planet Rugby. 17 February 2020.
- News: Exeter Chiefs: Gloucester's Aaron Hinkley and Scarlets' Corey Baldwin sign. BBC Sport. 2 March 2020.
- News: Josh Hodge: Exeter sign versatile back from Newcastle. BBC Sport. 18 June 2020.
- News: Exeter Chiefs sign fly-half Jack Walsh. North Devon Gazette. 9 July 2020.
- News: Exeter Chiefs sign Facundo Cordero. Exmouth Journal. 12 July 2020.
- News: Exeter Chiefs sign former Junior Springbok Maks van Dyk. The South African. 5 November 2020.
- Web site: Evely. John. 2021-03-28. Exeter Chiefs add former London Irish and Bath flanker to their European squad. 2021-05-14. DevonLive. en.
- News: Nic White: Exeter scrum-half to join Brumbies in summer of 2020. BBC Sport. 9 October 2019.
- News: Enrique Pieretto to join Glasgow Warriors from Exeter Chiefs. Sky Sports. 11 February 2020.
- News: Sam Hill to swap Exeter for Sale. Planet Rugby. 13 March 2020.
- News: Matt Kvesic: Exeter and England back-row to rejoin Worcester Warriors. BBC Sport. 12 May 2020.
- News: Caulfield to leave the Chiefs. Exeter Chiefs. 14 May 2020.
- News: McRae makes Pirates move. Exeter Chiefs. 15 May 2020.
- News: Max Bodilly Signs for Ealing Trailfinders From Exeter Chiefs. Ealing Trailfinders. 28 May 2020.
- News: Force confirm Godwin, Holmes signings. Rugby.com.au. 12 June 2020.
- News: Phil Dollman: Exeter Chiefs’ long-serving Welsh back signs short-term deal. BBC Sport. 5 July 2020.
- News: Gareth Steenson: Exeter record points-scorer will retire at end of season. BBC Sport. 14 July 2020.
- News: Exeter Chiefs on course for silverware. Planet Rugby. 31 July 2020.
- News: Socieété Générale Valley Welcomes Pete Laverick to the Family. Valley RFC. 1 September 2020.
- News: Le deuxième ligne Stan South arrive à Brive pour pallier l'indisponibilité de Peet Marais. Lamontagne.fr. 4 November 2020. fr.
- News: Dave Dennis is off to chase new dream in Major League Rugby. The Rugby Paper. 4 November 2020.
- News: Maks van Dyk: Worcester Warriors sign Exeter Chiefs prop on loan. BBC Sport. 18 March 2021. 18 March 2021.
- News: Top 14 : Maks Van Dyk joker médical à Pau. L'Equipe. 1 April 2021. 26 April 2021. French.
- News: Ealing bolster back row with signing from Exeter who goes straight into Friday's starting XV. Rugby Pass. 13 May 2021. 13 May 2021.
- News: Louis Rees-Zammit extends his contract at Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 13 January 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby confirm signing of former Melbourne Rebels flanker from Ealing Trailfinders. Gloucestershire Live. 5 March 2020.
- News: England intaernational hooker Jack Singleton joins Gloucester Rugby on a season long loan for the 2020-21 season. Gloucester Rugby. 11 March 2020.
- News: Jack Singleton commits future to Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 17 December 2020.
- News: Jonny May: England wing to rejoin Gloucester from Leicester Tigers at end of season. BBC Sport. 11 April 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby secure signing of Argentina international Matías Alemanno. Gloucester Rugby. 14 July 2020.
- News: CHERRY & WHITES STRENGTHEN ACADEMY WITH SIGNINGS OF CAMERON JORDAN AND TOBY VENNER. Gloucester Rugby. 17 July 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby bolster their squad with a pair of Pirates. Gloucestershire Live. 3 November 2020.
- Web site: Kyle Moyle signs permanent deal at Kingsholm. 2021-01-06. Gloucester Rugby. en.
- News: Jamie Gibson signs for Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 4 November 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby sign former Exeter Chiefs lock. Gloucestershire Live. 13 November 2020.
- News: Argentina star signs deal with Gloucester. Planet Rugby. 11 December 2020.
- News: Georgian centre Giorgi Kveseladze joins Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 16 December 2020.
- News: Gloucester sign 'powerful and abrasive' Seb Nagle-Taylor. RugbyPass. 24 December 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby Confirm Hanson Exit and Socino Arrival. Premiership Rugby. 3 February 2021.
- News: Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal. 12 February 2021. South Wales Argus. 15 February 2021.
- News: Callum Braley to join Benetton Rugby at the end of the 2019-20 season. Gloucester Rugby. 6 February 2020.
- News: Lock Simon Linsell leaving Gloucester Rugby to join Ealing. Gloucestershire Live. 1 June 2020.
- News: Gloucester trio heading to Japan. Planet Rugby. 26 June 2020.
- News: Springbok star Franco Mostert the latest to bid farewell to Premiership. Rugby Pass. 30 June 2020.
- News: South African lock Gerbrandt Grobler leaves Gloucester to join Stade Francais. Gloucestershire Live. 7 July 2020.
- News: Lions confirm Dreyer return. SA Rugby Mag. 9 July 2020.
- News: Dragons: Back-row Ben Fry and prop Harry Fry sign for Welsh region. BBC Sport. 16 July 2020.
- News: Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo. Otago Daily Times. 11 August 2020. 11 August 2020.
- News: Gloucester Rugby sign pair of locks on short-term deals. Gloucestershire Live. 19 August 2020.
- News: Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Gloucester prop for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 1 September 2020.
- News: Beckett Signs for Ampthill. Ampthill RUFC. 9 February 2021.
- News: Super Rugby AU 2021 preview: Analysis, squad lists, predicted finishes. ESPN. 14 February 2021. 15 February 2021.
- Web site: 2021-03-11. Gloucester Full Back signs on loan!. 2021-03-11. Ampthill Rugby. en-GB.
- News: Corné Fourie departs Gloucester Rugby. Gloucester Rugby. 9 April 2021. 10 April 2021.
- News: Henry Trinder bids farewell to Gloucester Rugby to embark on French adventure. Gloucester Rugby. 12 April 2021.
- News: Gleave joins Ospreys on loan. Ospreys. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021.
- News: Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen signs for Harlequins. Planet Rugby. 24 January 2020.
- News: Wilco Louw: Harlequins sign South African prop for 2020-21 season. Sky Sports. 13 February 2020.
- News: Joe Gray: Harlequins to sign Saracens hooker on permanent deal. BBC Sport. 15 May 2020.
- News: Tyrone Green: Harlequins sign versatile back from Lions. BBC Sport. 3 June 2020.
- News: Joe Marchant on bench for Blues. Planet Rugby. 25 June 2020. 26 June 2020.
- News: Matas Jurevicius: Harlequins sign second row from London Scottish. BBC Sport. 25 June 2020.
- News: Jordan Els: Harlequins sign Ealing Trailfinders’ South African prop. BBC Sport. 20 Jul 2020.
- News: Scott Steele: Harlequins sign former London Irish scrum-half. BBC Sport. 21 July 2020.
- News: Craig Trenier: Harlequins sign Ealing Trailfinders prop. BBC Sport. 27 July 2020.
- News: Mak Wilson: Harlequins sign Scotland U20 prop from Southern Knights. BBC Sport. 28 July 2020. 28 July 2020.
- News: Lewis Gjaltema: Harlequins sign scrum-half from North Harbour. BBC Sport. 18 November 2020.
- News: Will Edwards: Harlequins sign England Sevens player on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 19 November 2020.
- News: Richard de Carpentier: Harlequins sign former England sevens man. BBC Sport. 9 December 2020.
- News: Luke Wallace: Leicester Tigers back row rejoins Harlequins with immediate effect. BBC Sport. 27 May 2021. 27 May 2021.
- News: Nick Auterac: Northampton Saints agree deal to sign Harlequins prop. BBC Sport. 21 January 2020.
- News: Rugby - Pro D2 : Rouen piste du lourd. Paris Normandie.fr. 1 May 2020. fr.
- News: Francis Saili: Harlequins centre to join French second-tier side Biarritz. BBC Sport. 18 May 2020.
- News: Ismaiel back to wing it for Bulls. SA Rugby Mag. 26 May 2020.
- News: Scottish sign Toby Freeman from Harlequins. London Scottish. 1 June 2020.
- News: Semi Kunatani: Harlequins’ Fiji back-row forward to join Castres. BBC Sport. 4 June 2020.
- News: Rob Buchanan: Harlequins hooker retires from rugby union aged 29. BBC Sport. 16 June 2020.
- News: Chris Robshaw, ex-England captain, signs for San Diego Legion in MLR. The Guardian. 17 June 2020.
- News: Max Crumpton: Harlequins hooker retires aged 26. BBC Sport. 18 June 2020.
- News: Vereniki Goneva: Winger leaves Harlequins to join French side Stade Montois. BBC Sport. 20 June 2020.
- News: Harlequins Stalwart Mark Lambert Announces Retirement. Premiership Rugby. 24 June 2020.
- News: Harlequins Bid Farewell to Departing PLayers. Harlequins. 25 June 2020.
- News: Gabriel Ibitoye: Harlequins winger moves to French Top 14 club Agen. BBC Sport. 3 August 2020.
- News: Free Jacks sign England u19 centre Harry Barlow. Americas Rugby News. 11 August 2020. 12 August 2020.
- News: Jack Clifford: Harlequins and England back row retires aged 27. BBC Sport. 19 August 2020.
- News: Tom Penny: Newcastle Falcons re-sign centre after Harlequins stint. BBC Sport. 25 August 2020.
- News: Worcester Warriors sign George Merrick and Marc Thomas. Worcester News. 3 November 2020.
- News: Chris Ashton: Worcester Warriors sign England winger from Harlequins. BBC Sport. 25 January 2021.
- News: Zack Henry: Leicester Tigers boss Geordan Murphy signs fly-half for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 25 February 2020.
- News: Shalva Mamukashvili & Nemali Nadolo: Leicester Tigers sign duo for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 2 March 2020.
- News: Shalva Mamukashvili & Nemali Nadolo: Leicester Tigers sign duo for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 2 March 2020.
- News: Lions flanker makes switch to Leicester Tigers. Planet Rugby. 10 March 2020.
- Web site: Leicester Tigers: Dan Kelly, Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum to join in 2020-21. BBC Sport. 10 April 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers sign Scotland centre Matt Scott and release Wales wing Jonah Holmes. Sky Sports. 29 April 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers sign Australia lock Blake Enever and Harry Potter. BBC Sport. 24 June 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers: Premiership club sign five new players. BBC Sport. 20 July 2020. 20 July 2020.
- News: Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers sign South African back rower from Pro14 side Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 23 July 2020. 23 July 2020.
- News: Ryan Bower: Leicester Tigers re-sign Worcester Warriors loosehead prop Ryan Bower. BBC Sport. 3 August 2020. 23 July 2020.
- News: Joaquin Diaz Bonilla: Leicester Tigers sign Argentina fly-half for 2020-21 season. BBC Sport. 21 September 2020.
- News: Richard Wigglesworth: Leicester sign former Saracens and England scrum-half. BBC Sport. 6 November 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers: South African prop Luan de Bruin signs as David Williams stays. BBC Sport. 11 November 2020. 12 November 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers: Argentina hooker Julian Montoya joins ahead of schedule. BBC Sport. 13 January 2021.
- News: Will Hurd: Leicester Tigers sign Glasgow Warriors prop. BBC Sport. 17 February 2021. 17 February 2021.
- News: Darryl Marfo: Leicester Tigers sign former Scotland prop on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 8 March 2021. 8 March 2021.
- News: Nic Dolly: Leicester Tigers sign Coventry hooker. BBC Sport. 26 March 2021.
- News: Sam Costelow: Scarlets sign Wales Under-20 fly-half from Leicester Tigers. BBC Sport. 10 March 2020.
- Web site: The Tigers ‘Class of 2020’. Leicester Tigers. 4 May 2020. 4 May 2020.
- News: Jimmy Stevens retires aged 29 after concussion injury. Sky Sports. 5 May 2020.
- News: Dragons confirm signing of Wales international Jonah Holmes. Wales Online. 26 May 2020.
- News: Ealing Trailfinders confirm signing of Leicester's Guy Thompson. The Rugby Paper. 11 June 2020.
- News: Triple Prop signing. Nottingham Rugby. 30 June 2020. 30 June 2020.
- News: Telusa Veainu joins Stade Francais after leaving Leicester Tigers amid wage cuts. Sky Sports. 7 July 2020.
- News: Gastón Cortes among five Arrows confirmed for 2021. Americas Rugby News. 10 July 2020.
- News: Rugby - Top 14 : Le SUA-LG tient enfin son demi d'ouverture international. Petit Bleu.fr. 10 July 2020. fr.
- News: Manu Tuilagi leaves Leicester for Sale Sharks until end of next season. The Guardian. 13 July 2020.
- News: EW Viljoen signs for Lions as backline stock bulges. Sport 24. 14 July 2020.
- News: Scarlets confirm signing of Johnny Williams and Sione Kalamafoni. BBC Sport. 14 July 2020. 14 July 2020.
- News: Club Corner: Polota-Nau returns to Two Blues. Rugby.com.au. 27 July 2020.
- News: Nouvelle recrue Kyran Bungaroo. SAT Rugby. 30 July 2020. fr.
- News: Coventry Rugby bolsters front row options. Coventry Rugby. 25 August 2020.
- News: Leicester Tigers sign Andy Forsyth and Rory Jennings on loan from Coventry. BBC Sport. 31 August 2020. 1 September 2020.
- News: Greg Bateman: Dragons sign Welsh-qualified prop. BBC Sport. 1 September 2020.
- News: Former Ospreys and Wales U20s Grand Slam player signs for Welsh region. 7 January 2021. WalesOnline. 7 January 2021.
- News: Jordan Taufua: Leicester Tigers forward joins Lyon. BBC Sport. 27 January 2021. 27 January 2021.
- News: Leicester Tigers clearout: Two players leave with immediate effect. Ruck. 8 February 2021.
- News: London Irish sign Facundo Gigena from Leicester Tigers. Americas Rugby News. 8 February 2021. 8 February 2021.
- Web site: Tigers agree release with Mamukashvili. 2021-02-24. Leicester Tigers. en.
- News: Jordan Olowofela: Leicester Tigers back to join Western Force on loan. BBC Sport. 1 March 2021. 1 March 2021.
- Melbourne Rebels Injury Report . Melbourne Rebels . 3 March 2021 . 3 March 2021.
- News: Kyle Eastmond: Leeds Rhinos sign dual code international on return to rugby league. BBC Sport. 3 March 2021. 3 March 2021.
- News: Tom Hardwick: Leicester Tigers part company with stand-off. BBC Sport. 11 March 2021. 11 March 2021.
- News: London Irish sign ex-Ealing hooker Matt Cornish. BBC Sport. 29 July 2020.
- News: London Irish: England Sevens international Charlton Kerr joins. BBC Sport. 30 July 2020.
- News: Australia Test centurion Rob Simmons joins London Irish. The Times. 30 July 2020.
- News: Agustin Creevy: London Irish sign Argentina's most-capped player. BBC Sport. 11 August 2020. 11 August 2020.
- News: Andrei Mahu: London Irish sign Moldova international lock. BBC Sport. 22 October 2020.
- News: Billy Meakes Joins Londoon Irish on Short-Term Deal. London Irish. 28 October 2020.
- Web site: 2021-04-22. Vladimir Podrezov agrees short-term deal 22nd April 2021 News. 2021-04-22. London Irish. en.
- News: Nic Groom: London Irish sign former Northampton scrum-half until end of season. BBC Sport. 5 May 2021. 5 May 2021.
- News: Transfert : Belgium Tuatagaloa, Opetera Peleseuma et Erwan Nicolas s'engagent avec Rouen (Pro D2). Le Equipe.fr. 11 April 2020. fr.
- News: Barney Maddison Returns on Long Term Contract. Ealing Trailfinders. 3 June 2020.
- News: Hartpury University RFC announce new signings for 2020-21 campaign. Hartpury College. 4 June 2020.
- Web site: Saints announce Adendorff and Hobbs-Awoyemi signings. 2020-06-26. Northampton Saints. en.
- News: Thank You To The Leavers. London Irish. 4 July 2020.
- Porecki joins NSW Waratahs for Super Rugby AU . NSW Waratahs . 8 July 2020 . 8 July 2020.
- News: Stephen Myler: Ospreys sign veteran ex-Northampton and London Irish fly-half. BBC Sport. 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020.
- News: Rob Simmons: Australia lock to join London Irish after Super Rugby campaign. BBC Sport. 31 July 2020. 31 July 2020.
- News: Ross Neal and Sebastian de Chaves join on short-term deals. London Irish. 5 August 2020.
- Web site: 2020-08-13. London Irish confirm squad for remainder of 2019/20 season 13th August 2020 News. 2020-08-13. London Irish. en.
- News: Conor Gilsenan has retired with immediate effect. Rugby Pass. 1 September 2020.
- Web site: 2020-10-08. TJ Ioane goes on loan to Glasgow Warriors 8th October 2020 News. 2020-10-08. London Irish. en.
- News: Austin confirm long-rumored Bryce Campbell signing. Americas Rugby News. 3 November 2020.
- News: Rugby: WTS Cup To Take Place On Saturday. BER News. 6 November 2020.
- News: Austin signs Premiership veteran Sebastian de Chaves. Americas Rugby News. 24 November 2020. 25 November 2020.
- Web site: LA Giltinis sign seasoned Super Rugby star Billy Meakes. 2020-12-10. LA Giltinis. en-US.
- Web site: 2021-02-08. Club Statement – Sekope Kepu. 2021-02-08. London Irish. en.
- News: Richmond Announce Championship Squad. Richmond FC. 15 February 2021.
- Web site: 2021-04-27. Ben Meehan departs London Irish . 2021-04-27. London Irish. en.
- News: Theo Brophy Clews: London Irish back forced to retire due to concussion. BBC Sport. 21 May 2021. 21 May 2021.
- Argentina centre Matías Orlando signs up . Newcastle Falcons . 16 July 2020 . 16 July 2020.
- News: Marco Fuser: Newcastle Falcons sign Italy lock on two-year deal. BBC Sport. 4 August 2020. 4 August 2020.
- News: Pete Lucock: Newcastle Falcons sign centre from Championship club Doncaster. BBC Sport. 7 August 2020.
- News: Senior academy squad announced for 2020-21. Newcastle Falcons. 11 August 2020.
- News: Falcons swoop for Leeds Rhinos' Iwan Stephens. Newcastle Falcons. 4 September 2020.
- News: Louis Schreuder: Newcastle Falcons sign South African scrum-half. BBC Sport. 16 September 2020.
- News: Luther Burrell: Newcastle Falcons sign ex-England centre for union return. BBC Sport. 20 September 2020.
- Web site: Robbie Smith: Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards brings in Bedford Blues hooker. BBC Sport. 23 September 2020.
- News: Newcastle Falcons recruit Mateo Carreras from Pumas Sevens. Americas Rugby News. 18 December 2020. 21 December 2020.
- News: Newcastle Falcons sign Santiago Frondona from Jaguares. Americas Rugby News. 22 December 2020. 22 December 2020.
- News: Carl Fearns has joined Newcastle with immediate effect from the French Pro D2. Rugby Pass. 20 April 2021. 20 April 2021.
- News: Simon Uzokwe to Join Ealing Trailfinders From Newcastle Falcons. Ealing Trailfinders. 10 June 2020.
- News: Gloucester complete coaching set-up revamp with recruitment of Dom Waldouck. RugbyPass. 22 July 2020.
- DHL Stormers Squad for Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked . Stormers . 7 October 2020 . 8 October 2020.
- News: Sinoti departs with fond memories. Newcastle Falcons. 16 November 2020.
- Web site: Jon Welsh eager to kick-start career again after injury-plagued three years. The Times. 6 December 2020.
- News: Reds Confirm Three More Additions to Playing Ranks. Jersey Reds. 11 February 2021.
- Web site: Marshall. Charlotte. 2021-03-10. Ethan Lewis and lock Toby Salmon join Sarries on loan. 2021-03-10. Saracens. en-GB.
- News: Darren Barry: Newcastle Falcons lock joins French Pro D2 side RC Vannes. BBC Sport. 14 April 2021. 14 April 2021.
- News: Ollie Sleightholme & Connor Tupai sign new Northampton Saints deals. BBC Sport. 16 April 2020.
- Web site: Saints sign scrum-half Tom James. 21 April 2020. 2020-06-10. Northampton Saints. en.
- News: England forward Nick Isiekwe to join Northampton Saints on loan from Saracens. Sky Sports. 28 May 2020.
- News: Northampton Saints announce 19 contract renewals. Northampton Saints. 30 June 2020.
- News: Oisín Heffernan: Northampton Saints sign prop from Nottingham Rugby. BBC Sport. 15 February 2021.
- News: Ben Franks: Northampton Saints and former New Zealand prop to retire. BBC Sport. 24 February 2020.
- News: Former Saints duo secure Championship moves. Northampton Chronicle. 2 June 2020.
- News: Van Vuuren and Trinder to leave Northampton Saints this summer. Northampton Saints. 5 June 2020.
- News: Springbok scrum-half Cobus Reinach completes move away from Northampton. Ruck. 12 June 2020.
- Web site: Symons, Strachan, and Onojaife to leave Northampton Saints. 2020-06-16. Northampton Saints. en.
- News: Fraser Strachan Moves From Northampton Saints to Ealing Trailfinderes. Ealing Trailfinders. 16 June 2020.
- News: Rugby. Le RC Vannes poursuit son recrutement. Ouest France.fr. 20 June 2020. fr.
- News: Trinder signs full contract with Coventry Rugby. Coventry Rugby. 17 July 2020.
- News: Ampthill team to face Doncaster Knights. Ampthill RUFC. 5 March 2021.
- News: Wilson returns to Newcastle after just 3 games while bizarre reason keeps Sale waiting on Wiese. Rugby Pass. 23 June 2020.
- News: Sale Sharks 2019/20 Season - Squad Confirmation. Sale Sharks. 7 July 2020.
- News: Jean-Pierre du Preez: Sale Sharks sign South African second-row on two-year deal. BBC Sport. 30 November 2020. 30 November 2020.
- News: Sam Dugdale Signs Contract Extension With Sale Sharks. Sale Sharks. 18 March 2021.
- News: Former England hooker Rob Webber to retire at end of season. Sky Sports. 11 February 2020.
- News: Ireland U20 internationals Ward and Booth among Connacht's academy intake. 11 June 2020. The42. 12 June 2020.
- News: Shark Jones makes Knights switch. DRFC. 28 June 2020.
- News: Fylde's first newcomer for 2020-21 – Matt Sturgess. Flyde Rugby. 28 June 2020.
- News: Look who's back: All the New Zealand stars that have returned for a supersized Mitre 10 Cup. Rugby Pass. 9 September 2020.
- News: Coventry bolsters squad with new faces. Coventry Rugby. 24 February 2021.
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