List of 2020–21 Pro14 transfers explained

This is a list of player transfers involving Pro14 rugby union teams between 12 March 2020 and the end of the 2020–21 season. Unlike in previous seasons where the bulk of player transfers occurred between seasons, a large number of player transfers instead took place mid-season due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.[1]

Benetton

See main article: Benetton Rugby.

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Bulls

See main article: Bulls (rugby union).

The Bulls will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

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Cardiff Blues

See main article: Cardiff Blues.

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Cheetahs

See main article: Cheetahs (rugby union).

The Cheetahs were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were unable to compete due to travel restrictions and competed in Super Rugby Unlocked instead. They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.[23] All signings and players under contracted remained with the side or with the Free State Cheetahs for Super Rugby Unlocked or the 2020–21 Currie Cup Premier Division unless noted below.

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Connacht

See main article: Connacht Rugby.

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Dragons

See main article: Dragons (rugby union).

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Edinburgh

See main article: Edinburgh Rugby.

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Glasgow Warriors

See main article: Glasgow Warriors.

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Leinster

See main article: Leinster Rugby.

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Lions

See main article: Lions (Super Rugby).

The Lions will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

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Munster

See main article: Munster Rugby.

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Ospreys

See main article: Ospreys (rugby union).

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Scarlets

See main article: Scarlets.

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Sharks

See main article: Sharks (rugby union).

The Sharks will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

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Southern Kings

See main article: Southern Kings.

The Southern Kings were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14 season, but went into voluntary liquidation in September 2020.[243] They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.[23] All signings and players under contracted were released following liquidation.

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Stormers

See main article: Stormers.

The Stormers will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

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Ulster

See main article: Ulster Rugby.

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Zebre

See main article: Zebre.

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coronavirus: Pro14 final cancelled due to coronavirus . . 19 March 2020 . 19 April 2020.
  2. News: Callum Braley to join Benetton Rugby at the end of the 2019-20 season. 6 February 2020. Gloucester Rugby. 6 February 2020.
  3. News: Niccolo Cannone In Biancoverde Until 30 June 2023. 18 February 2020. Benetton Rugby. 18 February 2020. it.
  4. News: Joaquin Riera È Uu Nuovo Leone Biancoverde. 18 February 2020. Benetton Rugby. 20 May 2020. it.
  5. News: Luca Petrozzi is a new Benetton Rugby player. 16 April 2020. Benetton Rugby. 16 April 2020. it.
  6. News: Edoardo Padovani In Biancoverde Sino Al 30 Giugno 2022. 22 April 2020. Benetton Rugby. 22 April 2020. it.
  7. News: Ivan Nemer E' Un Nuovo Giocatore Del Benettton Rugby. 19 August 2020. Benetton Rugby. 19 August 2020. it.
  8. News: Sei Talentuosi Azzurrini Sotto Contratto Come Permit Players. 21 August 2020. Benetton Rugby. 22 August 2020. it.
  9. News: Thomas Gallo E' Ufficialmente Un Nuovo Giocatore Biancoverde. 1 September 2020. Benetton Rugby. 1 September 2020. it.
  10. News: Dai Wasps Arriva In Prestito Zac Nearchou, Nuovo Pilone Dei Leoni. 26 November 2020. Benetton Rugby. 27 November 2020. it.
  11. News: Il tallonatore Sudafricano Corniel Els e' un nuovo leone biancoverdei. 11 January 2021. Benetton Rugby. 11 January 2021. it.
  12. News: Di Stefano to Fiamme Oro at the end of the season. 30 September 2019. Benetton Rugby. 2 April 2020. it.
  13. News: Antonio Rizzi Passa Alle Zebre: L'Ex Azzurrino Ha Firmato Fino Al 30 Giugno 2022 . 22 April 2020. Zebre Rugby Club. 22 April 2020. it.
  14. News: Ben Arrivati Al Petrarca Rugby!. 16 June 2020. Petrarca Rugby. 16 June 2020. it.
  15. News: Alessandro Zanni lascia il rugby giocato. Italy Rugby. 16 June 2020. 16 June 2020. it.
  16. News: Dean Budd: "Al Benetton Rugby mi sono sentito a casa, Grazie di tutto". Italy Rugby. 19 June 2020. 6 July 2020. it.
  17. News: Falcons sign Italian lock Marco Fuser. Newcastle Falcons. 4 August 2020. 4 August 2020.
  18. News: Otago signs Hohneck, Manu, Vahaakolo. Otago Daily Times. 11 August 2020. 11 August 2020.
  19. News: Benvenuti Catelan E Makelara. 13 August 2020. Petrarca Rugby. 13 August 2020. it.
  20. News: Ian McKinley pitches up as backs coach at Rainey Old Boys. 28 August 2020. The Irish Times. 25 September 2020.
  21. News: Ian Keatley: Glasgow Warriors sign fly-half for rest of season. BBC Sport. 18 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
  22. News: Tigers to add Snyman to Leicester pack. Leicester Tigers. 8 March 2021. 8 March 2021.
  23. News: SARU members vote to seek northern hemisphere future. SA Rugby. 29 September 2020. 11 November 2020.
  24. News: Bulls confirm high-profile Marcell Coetzee signing. Planet Rugby. 28 December 2020. 28 December 2020.
  25. Tambwe joins the Vodacom Bulls . Bulls . 19 February 2021 . 19 February 2021.
  26. Web site: Vodacom Bulls 2021 Squad . Bulls . 24 February 2021.
  27. News: Griquas lose Burger to Bulls. SA Rugby Magazine. 26 February 2021. 26 February 2021.
  28. News: BIG 'Giraffe' Dlamini joins the #BullsFamily. Bulls. 7 April 2021. 13 April 2021.
  29. News: Verity-Amm joins the #BullsFamily. Bulls. 12 April 2021. 12 April 2021.
  30. Web site: Vodacom Bulls . SA Rugby . 28 April 2021.
  31. News: Vorster becomes #TrueToTheBlue. Bulls. 6 May 2021. 6 May 2021.
  32. News: Coetzee to lead Bulls into battle from No 8. SA Rugby Magazine. 10 June 2021. 10 June 2021.
  33. News: Coetzee to captain Bulls in Rainbow Cup final. SA Rugby Magazine. 14 June 2021. 14 June 2021.
  34. Vodacom Bulls bid farewell to Kruger . Bulls . 27 November 2020 . 27 November 2020.
  35. 日野レッドドルフィンズ、2020年度 追加加入選手のお知らせ . Top League . 6 January 2021 . 6 January 2021 . Japanese.
  36. News: Bulls prop set for second French stint. SA Rugby Magazine. 14 April 2021. 14 April 2021.
  37. News: Cardiff Blues sign Worcester's Wales U20s fly-half Luke Scully. 4 February 2020. BBC Sport. 6 February 2020.
  38. News: Cory Hill: Cardiff Blues confirm signing of Wales forward. BBC Sport. 24 June 2020. 25 June 2020.
  39. News: Carré makes Cardiff Blues return. Cardiff Blues. 30 June 2020. 30 June 2020.
  40. News: Cardiff Blues 2020-21 squad confirmed. Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. 18 September 2020.
  41. News: Bevan and Feyi-Waboso sign senior Cardiff Blues contracts. Cardiff Rugby Life. 20 December 2020. 17 February 2021.
  42. News: Cardiff Blues sign sign prop Rowan Jenkins on short-term contract. 28 October 2020. BBC Sport. 9 August 2021.
  43. News: Reds add Cook to the recipe for 2020/21. Jersey Reds. 19 June 2020. 19 June 2020.
  44. News: Down bids Dasvidaniya for Russian adventure. Cardiff Blues. 28 July 2020. 28 July 2020.
  45. News: Nick Williams calls time on professional career. Cardiff Blues. 5 August 2020. 5 August 2020.
  46. News: Bristol sign Niyi Adeolokun, Peter McCabe & Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals. 27 August 2020. BBC Sport. 27 August 2020.
  47. Booth confirmed to captain Turbos . Manawatu Turbos . 4 September 2020 . 5 September 2020.
  48. Web site: Fish Makes Move into Coaching. Welsh Rugby Union. 18 September 2020. 3 February 2021. "He will primarily combine his new duties with game time for Cardiff RFC"; Fish was no longer listed on the Cardiff Blues Website as of 2019-20..
  49. News: Gonzalo Bertranou: Argentina Scrum-half joins dragons. 16 February 2021. BBC Sport. 16 February 2021.
  50. News: Scully to join Cornish Pirates on loan. Cardiff Blues. 25 February 2021. 25 February 2021.
  51. News: Ethan Lewis and Lock Toby Salmon join Sarries on loan. Saracens. 10 March 2021. 10 March 2021.
  52. News: Scott Andrews: Worcester Warriors sign Cardiff Blues prop on loan. BBC Sport. 4 May 2021. 4 May 2021.
  53. News: So long, Farewell. 5 August 2021. Cardiff Rugby Life. 9 August 2021.
  54. News: Le talonneur Joseph Dweba va s'engager avec l'UBB. 9 January 2020. L'Équipe. 18 February 2020. fr.
  55. Steenkamp signs with the #BullsFamily. Bulls. 20 May 2020. 20 May 2020.
  56. News: Cheetahs flank forced to retire. SA Rugby Magazine. 11 June 2020. 12 June 2020.
  57. #BullsFamily lock in Manjezi . Bulls . 23 June 2020 . 23 June 2020.
  58. News: Toyota Cheetahs confirm departing players. 2 July 2020. Toyota Cheetahs. 4 July 2020.
  59. 1278961704458686464 . LionsRugbyCo . It's been reported, but let's confirm: Rabz will officially don the red & white Red circle⚪ #LionsPride . 3 July 2020 . 3 July 2020.
  60. News: Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers sign South African back rower from Pro14 side Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 23 July 2020. 23 July 2020.
  61. News: Cheetahs unveil squad to see out season. SA Rugby Magazine. 23 July 2020. 23 July 2020.
  62. News: Free Jacks Sign Young Powerful Front Rower Erich De Jager. 25 August 2020. New England Free Jacks. 25 August 2020.
  63. Web site: The Pumas Rugby Team . Pumas Rugby . 6 October 2020.
  64. News: Leicester Tigers: South African prop Luan de Bruin joins for 2020-21. BBC Sport. 11 November 2020. 11 November 2020.
  65. News: Jean-Pierre du Preez: Sale Sharks sign South African second-row on two-year deal. BBC Sport. 30 November 2020. 30 November 2020.
  66. News: ASM : le talonneur Reinach Venter est arrivé à Clermont. La Montagne. 18 December 2020. 19 February 2021.
  67. News: Bath: Fly-half Tian Schoeman completes move from Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 18 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
  68. News: Jacques du Toit: Bath sign South African hooker from Cheetahs. BBC Sport. 26 January 2021. 26 January 2021.
  69. News: Cheetahs prop Venter signs. Edinburgh Rugby. 9 February 2021. 9 February 2021.
  70. News: Connacht announce signings of four players ahead of 2020/21 season. 18 May 2020. Connacht Rugby. 18 May 2020.
  71. News: Connacht promote six exciting academy prospects into their senior squad. 3 June 2020. The42. 3 June 2020.
  72. News: Player Update Alex Wootton. 3 July 2020. Munster Rugby. 3 July 2020.
  73. News: Connacht Rugby announce signings of Ben O'Donnell and Abraham Papali'i. Connacht Rugby. 8 July 2020. 8 July 2020.
  74. News: Former Ireland U20 international to provide second-row cover for Connacht. 30 October 2020. The42. 31 October 2020.
  75. News:
    1. TRANSFERT. Colby Fainga'a sera Lyonnais
    . 12 February 2020. Lyon OU Rugby. 20 February 2020. fr.
  76. News: Connacht's McCartney to hang up boots. 7 April 2020. Irish Examiner. 7 April 2020.
  77. News: Connacht's Robin Copeland signs for French club on a three-year deal. 18 May 2020. The42. 18 May 2020.
  78. News: Connacht Rugby confirm departing players. 29 May 2020. Connacht Rugby. 29 May 2020.
  79. News: Ireland U20 internationals Ward and Booth among Connacht's academy intake. 11 June 2020. The42. 12 June 2020.
  80. News: Force confirm Godwin, Holmes signings. Rugby.com.au. 12 June 2020. 12 June 2020.
  81. News: Joe Maksymiw: Dragons sign Wales-qualified lock from Connacht. BBC Sport. 1 July 2020. 1 July 2020.
  82. Web site: A complete team-by-team guide to the 2020 Shute Shield . . 17 July 2020 . 25 August 2020 . Former Waratah Dave Horwitz also returns from overseas to start at No.10.
  83. News: Bristol sign Niyi Adeolokun, Peter McCabe & Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals. BBC Sport. 27 August 2020. 11 November 2020.
  84. News: Bristol Bears: Niyi Adeolokun, Tom Kessell and Peter McCabe agree one-year contracts. BBC Sport. 10 November 2020. 11 November 2020.
  85. News: 'I've had such an amazing career' - Former Connacht man Eoin McKeon retires. 29 September 2020. The42. 29 September 2020.
  86. News: Aspiring USA Eagle Luke Carty joins the LA Giltinis from Connacht. LA Giltinis. 14 December 2020. 15 December 2020.
  87. 1369242282604568579. connachtrugby. NEWS . 9 March 2021. 10 March 2021.
  88. News: Jonah Holmes: Dragons sign Wales wing after Leicester release. 26 May 2020. BBC Sport. 26 May 2020.
  89. News: Dragons swoop for Tompkins. Dragons. 26 June 2020. 26 June 2020.
  90. News: Dragons: Back-row Ben Fry and prop Harry Fry sign for Welsh region. 15 July 2020. BBC Sport. 15 July 2020.
  91. News: Luke Baldwin extends Dragons loan. Worcester Warriors. 22 July 2020.
  92. News: Dragons Sign Centre Star Roberts. 3 August 2020. Dragons. 3 August 2020.
  93. News: Greg Bateman: Dragons sign Welsh-qualified prop. BBC Sport. 1 September 2020. 1 September 2020.
  94. News: Rhys Lawrence and Conor Maguire sign deals with Dragons. 14 Oct 2020. South Wales Argus. 14 Oct 2020.
  95. News: Former Ospreys and Wales U20s Grand Slam player signs for Welsh region. 7 January 2021. WalesOnline. 7 January 2021.
  96. Web site: Academy graduates shine on highest stage. Dragons. 11 January 2021. 11 January 2021.
  97. News: Wales Number Eight Dan Baker signs for Dragons. 14 February 2021. South Wales Argus. 15 February 2021.
  98. News: Young stars commit to Dragons. Dragons. 23 February 2021. 23 February 2021.
  99. News: Tyler Morgan: Scarlets target Morgan leaves Dragons. 16 May 2020. BBC Sport. 16 May 2020.
  100. News: Cudd, Morgan and coach Jones on Dragons' list of leavers. 16 May 2020. South Wales Argus. 27 June 2020.
  101. News: Tyler Morgan: Scarlets complete signing of Wales centre. 20 May 2020. BBC Sport. 20 May 2020.
  102. News: Fly-half Botica signs for Rennes after leaving Dragons. 26 May 2020. South Wales Argus. 26 May 2020.
  103. News: New beginning for Wales U-20 scrum-half who masterminded victory over New Zealand but couldn't get a regional game. 3 July 2020. WalesOnline. 3 Jul 2020.
  104. News: Former Dragons lock Nansen signs for Brive. South Wales Argus. 3 July 2020. 3 July 2020.
  105. News: Newport sign 'no-nonsense' Will Griffiths after Dragons exit. 11 September 2020. South Wales Argus. 11 Sep 2020.
  106. News: Conor Maguire leaves Dragons after earning Gloucester deal. 12 February 2021. South Wales Argus. 15 February 2021.
  107. News: Dragons centre Connor Edwards joins Doncaster on loan. South Wales Argus. 3 March 2021. 3 March 2021.
  108. News: Saracens recall Wales centre Nick Tompkins from Dragons loan. South Wales Argus. 7 April 2021. 7 April 2021.
  109. News: Former Ospreys and Wales U20s Grand Slam player heads for America to play Major League Rugby. 14 April 2021. WalesOnline. 15 April 2021.
  110. News: Will Butler & Arwel Robson: Worcester centre & Dragons fly-half join Cornish Pirates. BBC Sport. 20 April 2021. 20 April 2021.
  111. News: Edinburgh sign South African teenage centre Jordan Venter. 5 March 2020. The Offside Line. 6 March 2020.
  112. News: Lee-Roy Atalifo: Edinburgh sign Fiji prop for next season. 11 March 2020. BBC Sport. 12 March 2020.
  113. News: Matt Gordon to join Edinburgh. 1 May 2020. London Scottish. 2 May 2020.
  114. News: Edinburgh sign Andrew Davidson from Glasgow Warriors. 8 June 2020. The Offside Line. 20 June 2020.
  115. News: Edinburgh confirm Andrew Davidson and Marshall Sykes recruitment. 23 June 2020. The Offside Line. 23 June 2020.
  116. News: Edinburgh sign Super6 star Kitchen. 26 June 2020. Edinburgh Rugby. 26 June 2020.
  117. News: Age-grade trio pen pro deals. Edinburgh Rugby. 2 July 2020. 2 July 2020.
  118. News: Edinburgh: South African lock Andries Ferreira arrives on one-year deal. 23 October 2020. BBC Sport. 23 October 2020.
  119. News: Edinburgh sign Scottish-qualified speedster. Edinburgh Rugby. 8 April 2021. 8 April 2021.
  120. News: Pietro Ceccarelli and Jack Stanley move on from Edinburgh. 3 March 2020. The Offside Line. 6 March 2020.
  121. News: Matt Scott: Scotland and Edinburgh centre agrees Leicester Tigers move. 30 April 2020. BBC Sport. 30 April 2020.
  122. News: Callum Hunter-Hill: Lock signs permanent Saracens deal. 17 June 2020. BBC Sport. 17 June 2020.
  123. Hurricanes sign Simon Hickey . Hurricanes . 2 July 2020 . 2 July 2020.
  124. News: Free Jacks sign Scotland international Dougie Fife. Americas Rugby News. 4 August 2020. 4 August 2020.
  125. News: John Barclay: Former Scotland captain announces retirement. 15 August 2020. BBC Sport. 15 August 2020.
  126. News: 東芝ブレイブルーパス、2019年度 勇退選手(追加)と2020年度 新加入選手のお知らせ. Top League. 14 September 2020. 14 September 2020. Japanese.
  127. News: Heriot's Rugby sign former Edinburgh man Cammy Fenton. 24 September 2020. The National. 24 September 2020.
  128. News: Jamie Bhatti: Bath sign Edinburgh and Scotland prop until end of season. BBC Sport. 21 December 2020. 21 December 2020.
  129. News: De Bruin to join Edinburgh Rugby. 9 March 2021. 9 March 2021.
  130. News: Fraser McKenzie: Edinburgh lock retires after shoulder injuries. BBC Sport. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021.
  131. News: Squad Update. Glasgow Warriors. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021.
  132. News: Nic Groom and Sam Kitchen leave Edinburgh. The Offside Line. 22 April 2021. 22 April 2021.
  133. News: Nic Groom: London Irish sign former Northampton scrum-half until end of season. BBC Sport. 5 May 2021. 5 May 2021.
  134. News: Richie Gray: Scotland lock agrees deal to rejoin Glasgow Warriors. 16 January 2020. BBC Sport. 16 January 2020.
  135. News: Glasgow Warriors: Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto agrees move from Exeter Chiefs. 11 February 2020. BBC Sport. 11 February 2020.
  136. News: Warriors Sign "Exciting Young Talent" McLean. 29 June 2020. Glasgow Warriors. 29 June 2020.
  137. News: Bain joins Glasgow Warriors. 7 July 2020. Glasgow Warriors. 7 July 2020.
  138. News: Glasgow team to take on Edinburgh. 21 August 2020. Glasgow Warriors. 27 August 2020.
  139. News: Glasgow Warriors sign Tongan international flanker Fotu Lokotui. 1 October 2020. The Offside Line. 1 October 2020.
  140. News: TJ Ioane: Glasgow Warriors take Samoa flanker on loan from London Irish. 8 October 2020. BBC Sport. 8 October 2020.
  141. News: Lewis Bean signs for Glasgow on permanent deal. The Offside Line. 10 February 2021. 10 February 2021.
  142. News: Glasgow Warriors bring in Forbes. Glasgow Warriors. 25 February 2021. 25 February 2021.
  143. News: Jonny Gray swaps Glasgow Warriors for Champions Cup rivals Exeter Chiefs. 3 January 2020. The42. 3 January 2020.
  144. News: Leicester Tigers: Dan Kelly, Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum to join in 2020-21. 10 April 2020. BBC Sport. 12 April 2020.
  145. News: Glasgow release the Scottish international duo they had sent out on loan. 12 May 2020. Rugbypass. 12 May 2020.
  146. News: Ruaridh Jackson: Glasgow Warriors' Scotland international retires. 18 May 2020. BBC Sport. 18 May 2020.
  147. News: Co-captain Callum Gibbins the latest to leave Glasgow. 20 May 2020. Rugbypass. 21 May 2020.
  148. News: Tim Swinson comes out of retirement for 12-month deal with Saracens. 16 June 2020. The Offside Line. 17 June 2020.
  149. News: Pro D2 : le pilier tongien Siua Halanukonuka signe deux ans à Perpignan. 18 June 2020. L'Équipe. 20 June 2020. fr.
  150. 1275784094312476672. mattsmith230. It's been a blast @GlasgowWarriors. 24 June 2020. 24 June 2020.
  151. Wallabies join Forces . Western Force . 2 July 2020 . 2 July 2020.
  152. News: Kelly Brown returns to Glasgow. Glasgow Warriors. 3 August 2020. 3 August 2020.
  153. News: Glasgow Warriors confirm Adam Ashe to depart at end of season. 3 September 2020. The Scotsman. 4 September 2020.
  154. News: Old Glory signs Glasgow's Callum Gibbins as player-coach. Americas Rugby News. 6 November 2020. 7 November 2020.
  155. News: Scotland No8 Adam Ashe moves from Glasgow to LA. Americas Rugby News. 16 November 2020. 17 November 2020.
  156. News: LA confirms DTH van der Merwe signing. Americas Rugby News. 18 November 2020. 18 November 2020.
  157. News: LA signs Glasgow Warriors fullback Glenn bryce. Americas Rugby News. 30 December 2020. 31 December 2020.
  158. News: Cheetahs confirm Thomson signing. SA Rugby Magazine. 8 February 2021. 8 February 2021.
  159. News: Will Hurd: Leicester Tigers sign Glasgow Warriors prop. BBC Sport. 17 February 2021. 17 February 2021.
  160. News: Nicol makes Jersey switch. Glasgow Warriors. 9 April 2021. 10 April 2021.
  161. News: Tommy Seymour: Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions wing retires. BBC Sport. 28 April 2021. 28 April 2021.
  162. News: Leinster announce 28 new contracts as Kearney and McFadden stay short-term. 25 June 2020. The42. 25 June 2020.
  163. News: Leinster sign former Munster player Parker on three-month loan. The42. 3 September 2020. 6 September 2020.
  164. News: Leinster ‘A’ team to face Ulster ‘A’ at Kingspan Stadium. 15 January 2021. Leinsterrugby.ie. 31 January 2021.
  165. News: Rugby: Naas' Jamie Osborne named in Leinster Squad. 29 January 2021. leinsterleader.ie. 31 January 2021.
  166. News: Leinster to start Ross and Harry Byrne together for the first time. 18 February 2021. irishexaminer.com. 18 February 2021.
  167. News: Fergus McFadden: Ireland & Leinster back to retire at the end of season. 3 May 2020. BBC Sport. 3 May 2020.
  168. News: Squad Update Sammy Arnold, Conor Oliver & Roman Salanoa. 18 May 2020. Munster Rugby. 18 May 2020.
  169. News: Bristol Bears: Bryan Byrne signs one-year deal after impressing on loan. BBC Sport. 26 June 2020. 26 June 2020.
  170. News: 'It was a privilege': Barry Daly calls time on rugby career. 7 July 2020. Leinster Rugby. 7 July 2020.
  171. News: Rob Kearney signs one-year deal with Australian side Western Force. 29 September 2020. The42. 29 September 2020.
  172. News: Isaac Lucas' new club revealed. Rugby Pass. 1 October 2020. 6 October 2020.
  173. News: Squad Update Benetton Preparations. 3 November 2020. Munster Rugby. 3 November 2020.
  174. News: Leinster Academy scrum-half Paddy Patterson joins Munster. 25 January 2021. Independent.ie. 27 January 2021.
  175. Web site: Emirates Lions . SA Rugby . 28 April 2021.
  176. Bok lock Orie joins WP Rugby . Stormers . 18 February 2021 . 18 February 2021.
  177. Dylan Smith rejoint Paris en tant que joker médical . Stade Français . 16 March 2021 . 16 March 2021.
  178. News: [sarugbymag.co.za/jantjies-pau/ Lions release Jantjies for ‘medical joker’ stint with Pau]. SA Rugby Magazine. 13 April 2021. 13 April 2021.
  179. 1386996308481822722. TheSharksZA. A familiar face returns to #OurSharks family! Welcoming Wiehahn Herbst who joins us on a short-term deal #OurSharksForever. 27 April 2021. 28 April 2021.
  180. News: Contract Update Five Players Put Pen To Paper. 20 February 2019. Munster Rugby. 26 December 2019.
  181. News: Six Players Commit To Munster. 27 January 2020. Munster Rugby. 27 January 2020.
  182. News: Munster Sign De Allende, Gallagher And Snyman. 31 January 2020. Munster Rugby. 31 January 2020.
  183. News: Diarmuid Barron Promoted From Academy To Senior Squad. 5 June 2020. Munster Rugby. 5 June 2020.
  184. News: Player News. 30 October 2020. Munster Rugby. 30 October 2020.
  185. News: Arno Botha Departing For Blue Bulls. 15 May 2020. Munster Rugby. 15 May 2020.
  186. News: Greencore Munster Rugby Academy Confirmed. 5 June 2020. Munster Rugby. 5 June 2020.
  187. News: Championship side Jersey confirm signings of outgoing Munster pair. 11 June 2020. The42. 11 June 2020.
  188. News: Irish lock O'Shea signs for French Pro D2 club after leaving Munster. 6 July 2020. The42. 6 July 2020.
  189. News: Scrum-half Stafford joins Premiership club Harlequins after leaving Munster. 7 August 2020. The42. 7 August 2020.
  190. News: Huge Elijah Niko one of three new signings for Blues in last 24 hours. Bedford Independent. 10 February 2021.
  191. News: Munster winger Darren Sweetnam to join La Rochelle on three-month deal. Irish Independent. 27 March 2021. 27 March 2021.
  192. News: Academy Update - April 2021. Munster Rugby. 1 April 2021. 1 April 2021.
  193. News: Rhys Webb: Scrum-half agrees to rejoin Ospreys from Toulon. 31 December 2019. BBC Sport. 1 January 2020.
  194. News: Rhys Webb: Bath sign Wales scrum-half on short-term deal prior to Ospreys move. 25 February 2020. BBC Sport. 25 February 2020.
  195. News: Mat Protheroe: Ospreys sign versatile back from Bristol Bears. 26 February 2020. BBC Sport. 26 February 2020.
  196. News: Nicky Thomas: Ex-Wales U20s prop to rejoin Ospreys from Bristol. 9 March 2020. BBC Sport. 9 March 2020.
  197. News: 'Fantastic' giant young Welsh player signs for Ospreys and targets Wales honours. 11 March 2020. Wales Online. 11 March 2020.
  198. News: Stephen Myler: Ospreys sign veteran ex-Northampton and London Irish fly-half. BBC Sport. 17 July 2020. 17 July 2020.
  199. News: Will Hickey signs with the Ospreys. Ospreys. 17 March 2021. 17 March 2021.
  200. News: Lay and Roots link up with the Ospreys. Ospreys. 26 March 2021. 26 March 2021.
  201. News: Gleave joins Ospreys on loan. Ospreys. 16 April 2021. 16 April 2021.
  202. News: Wales international James Hook to retire at the end of season ahead of publishing first children's rugby book. 13 January 2020. The Daily Telegraph. 13 January 2020.
  203. News: Gajion to leave the Ospreys. 30 March 2020. Ospreys. 31 March 2020.
  204. News: Dan Baker: Wales back row leaves Ospreys for France's Stade Montois. BBC Sport. 26 May 2020. 26 May 2020.
  205. News: Aled Davies: Wales scrum-half to leave Ospreys for Saracens. 27 May 2020. BBC Sport. 27 May 2020.
  206. News: The Ospreys say thank you to departing players. Ospreys. 27 May 2020. 27 May 2020.
  207. News: New backs promise excitement for Reds supporters. 13 June 2020. Jersey Reds. 14 June 2020.
  208. News: Guido Knighted for 2021. DRFC. 5 December 2020.
  209. News: James King: Injury forces Ospreys' King to retire at 30. BBC Sport. 2 February 2021. 2 February 2021.
  210. News: Ospreys confirm prop Thomas loan to Wasps. Ospreys. 24 February 2021. 24 February 2021.
  211. News: Darryl Marfo: Leicester Tigers sign former Scotland prop on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 8 March 2021. 8 March 2021.
  212. News: Ospreys legend Dirksen departs. Ospreys. 30 March 2021. 30 March 2021.
  213. News: Scott Otten: Ospreys hooker forced to retire by neck injury. BBC Sport. 18 May 2021. 18 May 2021.
  214. News: One of Welsh rugby's most talented young players heads back from England as he signs two-year deal with region. 26 January 2020. Wales Online. 27 January 2020.
  215. News: Scarlets confirm signing of Johnny Williams and Sione Kalamafoni. BBC Sport. 14 July 2020. 14 July 2020.
  216. News: Scarlets continue to build squad depth with 17 players signing new contracts for 2020-21. Scarlets. 5 August 2020. 5 August 2020.
  217. News: Scarlets sign ex-Bath and Jersey Reds scrum-half Will Homer. BBC Sport. 25 August 2020. 25 August 2020.
  218. News: Scarlets sign Wales wing Aled Brew on short-term deal. BBC Sport. 28 September 2020. 28 September 2020.
  219. News: Scarlets sign ex-Southern Kings tight-head prop Pieter Scholtz. BBC Sport. 13 November 2020. 13 November 2020.
  220. News: Exeter Chiefs: Gloucester's Aaron Hinkley and Scarlets' Corey Baldwin sign. 2 March 2020. BBC Sport. 2 March 2020.
  221. News: Tom James: Cardiff Blues, Scarlets and Wales wing retires from rugby. 12 May 2020. BBC Sport. 13 May 2020.
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