List of 2023–24 Super Rugby transfers explained

This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2023 or 2024 are listed here, regardless of when it occurred. Future-dated transfers are only included if confirmed by the player or his agent, his former team or his new team.

Notes:

Fiji

Drua

transfers 2023–2024
Pos2023 squad[1] OutIn2024 players[2]
style="text-align:center;" PR Mesake Doge[3]
Haereiti Hetet
Jone Koroiduadua
Livai Natave[4]
Timoci Sauvoli (did not play)
Samu Tawake
Jone Tiko (short-term)[5]
Meli Tuni
Emosi Tuqiri[6]
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa
Timoci Sauvoli (to Wests)
Jone Tiko (returned to Wests)
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa (released)[7]
Mesake Doge
Haereiti Hetet[8]
Jone Koroiduadua[9]
Livai Natave
Samu Tawake
Meli Tuni
Emosi Tuqiri
style="text-align:center;" HK Mesu Dolokoto
Tevita Ikanivere
Zuriel Togiatama
Mesu Dolokoto
Tevita Ikanivere[10]
Zuriel Togiatama
style="text-align:center;" LK Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Chris Minimbi
Isoa Nasilasila
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia
Sorovakatini Tuifagalele
Sailosi Vukalokalo (development squad, did not play)
Etonia Waqa (short-term)[11]
Chris Minimbi (to University of Queensland)
Sorovakatini Tuifagalele (to Suva)
Mesake Vocevoce (from Nadi)[12] Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Isoa Nasilasila[13]
Ratu Leone Rotuisolia
Sailosi Vukalokalo[14]
Mesake Vocevoce (development squad)
Etonia Waqa
style="text-align:center;" BR Elia Canakaivata
Meli Derenalagi
Vilive Miramira
Raikabula Momoedonu (did not play)
Motikai Murray (development squad)
Rusiate Nasove
Kitione Salawa Jr.
Joseva Tamani
Raikabula Momoedonu (released)
Rusiate Nasove (to Valorugby Emilia)[15]
Joseva Tamani (to)[16]
Elia Canakaivata
Meli Derenalagi
Vilive Miramira
Motikai Murray
Kitione Salawa Jr.
style="text-align:center;" SH Philip Baselala
Simione Kuruvoli (did not play)
Frank Lomani[17]
Ratu Peni Matawalu
Moses Sorovi (from)[18] Philip Baselala
Simione Kuruvoli
Frank Lomani
Ratu Peni Matawalu[19]
Moses Sorovi (short-term)
style="text-align:center;" FH Caleb Muntz
Isikeli Rabitu (development squad, did not play)
Teti Tela
Kemu Valetini (short-term)[20]
Teti Tela (retired) Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (from)[21] Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
Caleb Muntz
Isikeli Rabitu
Kemu Valetini
style="text-align:center;" CE Iosefo Masi
Michael Naitokani
Kalione Nasoko
Apisalome Vota
Kalione Nasoko (to Tarbes)Bienvenue au Stado TPR">stado.tpr . CxILNc5Isuz . 13 September 2023 . SIGNATURE: Kalione NASOKO est arrivé ! Bienvenue au Stado TPR . 25 October 2023. Waqa Nalaga (from) Iosefo Masi
Michael Naitokani[22]
Waqa Nalaga
Apisalome Vota
style="text-align:center;" WG Taniela Rakuro (short-term)
Kalaveti Ravouvou
Selestino Ravutaumada
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Eroni Sau[23]
Kalaveti Ravouvou (to)[24]
Eroni Sau (to Stade Montois)
"> Eroni Sau arrive au Stade Montois rugby ! . Stade Montois Rugby . 4 July 2023 . 7 September 2023 . french. Epeli Momo (from)[25]
Junior Ratuva (from)[26]
Epeli Momo
Taniela Rakuro
Junior Ratuva (short-term)
Selestino Ravutaumada
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
style="text-align:center;" FB Ilaisa Droasese
Kitione Taliga
Kitione Taliga (to Nadi) Ilaisa Droasese
style="text-align:center;" Coach Mick Byrne[27] [28] Mick Byrne

Pacific Islands

Moana Pasifika

transfers 2023–2024
Pos2023 squad[29] OutIn2024 players[30]
style="text-align:center;" PR Joe Apikotoa
Chris Apoua
Suetena Asomua (short-term)[31]
Sekope Kepu (did not play)[32]
Tau Koloamatangi
Ezekiel Lindenmuth
">moanapasifika . CjOv2ptP5Dv . 3 October 2022 . EZE LOCKED IN. Manu Samoa & Counties Manukau Steelers prop Ezekiel Lindenmuth returns to Moana Pasifika for 2023! . 3 October 2022.
Abraham Pole
Isi Tuʻungafasi
Joe Apikotoa (to)[33]
Chris Apoua (to)[34]
Tau Koloamatangi (to)[35]
Ezekiel Lindenmuth (to)[36]
Isi Tuʻungafasi (to)[37]
Donald Brighouse (from)
Ivan Fepuleai (from Manly)[38]
Tevita Langi (from)[39]
Sateki Latu (from)
James Lay (from)[40]
Sione Mafileo (from)[41]
Suetena Asomua
Donald Brighouse
Ivan Fepuleai (short-term)
Sekope Kepu
Tevita Langi (short-term)
Sateki Latu
James Lay
Sione Mafileo (short-term)
Abraham Pole
style="text-align:center;" HK Sam Moli
Ray Niuia
Joe Royal (short-term)[42]
Luteru Tolai
Ray Niuia (retired)">harbourrugby . Cu0mku8vmqV . 18 July 2023 . Say hello to your official 2023 Harbour Heat Squad! . 9 November 2023.
Joe Royal (to)[43]
Luteru Tolai (to)[44]
Thomas Maka (from Gordon)
Sama Malolo (from)
Thomas Maka
Sama Malolo
Sam Moli
style="text-align:center;" LK Michael Curry
Potu Leavasa Jr. (short-term)[45]
Mike McKee
Alex McRobbie
Mahonri Ngakuru
Sam Slade[46]
Potu Leavasa Jr. (released)
Mike McKee (to)[47]
Alex McRobbie (to)[48]
Mahonri Ngakuru (to)[49]
Allan Craig (from)
Viliami Napa'a (from)
Irie Papuni (from Western Sydney Two Blues)
Tom Savage (from)
Ofa Tauatevalu (from)
Allan Craig (short-term)
Michael Curry (short-term)[50]
Viliami Napa'a
Irie Papuni
Tom Savage
Sam Slade
Ofa Tauatevalu
style="text-align:center;" BR Miracle Faiʻilagi
Penitoa Finau
Solomone Funaki[51]
Lotu Inisi
Niko Jones (short-term)[52]
Jack Lam (did not play)
Jonah Mau'u (short-term)[53]
Alamanda Motuga
Sione Tuipulotu
Penitoa Finau (to)[54]
Jack Lam (to)[55]
Jonah Mau'u (to)[56]
Sione Tuipulotu (to)[57]
Sione Havili Talitui (from)[58]
Jacob Norris (from)
Semisi Paea (from)
Ola Tauelangi (from)
Miracle Faiʻilagi[59]
Solomone Funaki[60]
Sione Havili Talitui
Lotu Inisi[61]
Niko Jones (short-term)[62]
Alamanda Motuga
Jacob Norris (short-term)
Semisi Paea
Ola Tauelangi
style="text-align:center;" SH Ere Enari
Manu Paea
Jonathan Taumateine
Sam Wye (short-term)[63]
Manu Paea (released)
Sam Wye (to)[64]
Aisea Halo (from)
Melani Matavao (from Samoa Sevens)[65]
Siaosi Nginingini (from)[66]
Ere Enari[67]
Aisea Halo
Melani Matavao (short-term)
Siaosi Nginingini (development squad)
Jonathan Taumateine
style="text-align:center;" FH William Havili
Christian Lealiifano
Lincoln McClutchie
Lincoln McClutchie (to)[68] William Havili
Christian Lealiifano
style="text-align:center;" CE Levi Aumua
Fine Inisi
D'Angelo Leuila
Henry Taefu
Levi Aumua (to)[69] Lalomilo Lalomilo (from)
Pepesana Patafilo (from)[70]
Fine Inisi
Lalomilo Lalomilo
D'Angelo Leuila
Pepesana Patafilo
Henry Taefu
style="text-align:center;" WG Tomasi Alosio
Tima Fainga'anuku[71]
Neria Fomai
Timoci Tavatavanawai[72]
Danny Toala
Anzelo Tuitavuki
Tomasi Alosio (to)[73]
Tima Fainga'anuku (to)[74]
Timoci Tavatavanawai (to)[75]
Nigel Ah Wong (unattached)
Viliami Fine (from)
Julian Savea (from)[76]
Kyren Taumoefolau (from Tonga Sevens)[77]
Nigel Ah Wong
Viliami Fine
Neria Fomai
Julian Savea
Kyren Taumoefolau (development squad)
Danny Toala
Anzelo Tuitavuki
style="text-align:center;" FB Lolagi Visinia Lolagi Visinia (to) Otumaka Mausia (from Western Sydney Two Blues) Otumaka Mausia
style="text-align:center;" Coach Aaron Mauger[78] Aaron Mauger (released)[79] Tana Umaga (from (assistant))[80] Tana Umaga

See also

Notes and References

  1. Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group . Fijian Drua . 28 November 2022 . 28 November 2022.
  2. Fijian Drua unveil full 2024 squad . Fijian Drua . 9 November 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  3. Welcome aboard, Mesake Doge & Iosefo Masi . Fijian Drua . 15 August 2022 . 27 September 2022.
  4. Baselala, Natave join main squad . Fijian Drua . 24 January 2023 . 9 June 2023.
  5. Player update - short term additions to the 2023 squad . Fijian Drua . 22 February 2023 . 22 February 2023.
  6. 7S Rugby World Cup winner, two exciting youngsters join the Drua journey . Fijian Drua . 12 October 2022 . 12 October 2022.
  7. Nine players depart Drua at the end of the year . Fijian Drua . 31 May 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  8. Five Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players re-sign . Fijian Drua . 28 February 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  9. Fijian Drua lock in four forwards for 2024 . Fijian Drua . 19 October 2023 . 19 October 2023.
  10. Ikanivere & Kuruvoli locked-in . Fijian Drua . 19 February 2024 . 19 February 2024.
  11. Derenalagi returns to match-day 23 . Fijian Drua . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023.
  12. Four rookies called up for matchday 23 . Fijian Drua . 21 February 2024 . 21 February 2024.
  13. Locks, back rowers re-sign with Swire Shipping Fijian Drua . Fijian Drua . 3 March 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  14. Five development players promoted to main squad . Fijian Drua . 27 October 2023 . 28 October 2023.
  15. La sorpresa Valorugby arriva dalle Fiji . The Valorugby surprise comes from Fiji . Valorugby Emilia . 30 August 2023 . 25 October 2023 . Italian.
  16. Signature – Joseva Tamani . Colomiers Rugby . 15 June 2023 . 7 September 2023 . french.
  17. Flying Fijian Frank Lomani to join Swire Shipping Fijian Drua . Fijian Drua . 1 March 2022 . 1 March 2022.
  18. Moses Sorovi joins Fijian Drua training camp . Fijian Drua . 13 April 2024 . 13 April 2024.
  19. Backs re-commit to the Fijian Drua . Fijian Drua . 8 March 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  20. Sau to make debut, potential debut for Valetini . Fijian Drua . 9 March 2023 . 9 March 2023.
  21. Armstrong-Ravula & Waqaicece join Drua . Fijian Drua . 15 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  22. Four backs re-sign for Fijian Drua . Fijian Drua . 20 October 2023 . 20 October 2023.
  23. The sledgehammer returns to the Drua . Fijian Drua . 20 February 2023 . 20 February 2023.
  24. Fijian Flyer Kalaveti Ravouvou to join Bears . Bristol Bears . 7 February 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  25. Epeli Momo joins the Fijian Drua 2024 roster . Fijian Drua . 24 May 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  26. Fijian Drua maintain backline in fiery Pacific battle . Fijian Drua . 28 February 2024 . 28 February 2024.
  27. Fijian Drua appoint Mick Byrne as Head Coach and Nacanieli Cawanibuka as Head of Athletic Performance . Fijian Drua . 24 September 2021 . 24 September 2021.
  28. Drua appoints Greg Fleming as forwards coach . Fijian Drua . 22 September 2022 . 28 September 2022.
  29. Moana Pasifika name 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific Squad . Moana Pasifika . 22 November 2022 . 22 November 2022.
  30. Moana Pasifika squad announcement 2024 . Moana Pasifika . 9 November 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  31. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua . SANZAAR . 3 March 2023.
  32. Moana Pasifika signs Test centurion Sekope Kepu . Moana Pasifika . 19 October 2021 . 19 October 2021.
  33. Anthem Rugby Carolina announces roster as preseason kicks off in Charlotte . Anthem Rugby Carolina . 2 February 2024 . 3 February 2024.
  34. northlandrugby . CvEb0xcMQ6u . 24 July 2023 . And here they are, your 2023 Northland Semco Taniwha squad that will compete in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition . 9 November 2023.
  35. News: 2023 Otago squad announced for Bunnings Warehouse NPC . Otago Rugby Football Union . 4 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  36. 1739062312126861667 . HOUSaberCats . Player Signing Alert – The Houston SaberCats are proud to announce the signing of Ezekiel Lindenmuth for the #MLR2024 season . 24 December 2023 . 25 December 2023.
  37. 2023 Magpies squad release . Hawke's Bay Rugby Union . en . 5 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  38. Moana Pasifika name team for Crusaders contest . Moana Pasifika . 29 May 2024 . 29 May 2024.
  39. Moana Pasifika name team for Hurricanes clash . Moana Pasifika . 15 May 2024 . 15 May 2024.
  40. James Lay signed to Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 1 November 2023 . 1 November 2023.
  41. Moana Pasifika name four debutants for Highlanders match . Moana Pasifika . 21 February 2024 . 21 February 2024.
  42. Moana Pasifika Name Exciting New Line-up to Face Hurricanes . Moana Pasifika . 11 May 2023 . 11 May 2023.
  43. Auckland Rugby names squad to compete in 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC . Auckland Rugby . 26 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  44. bopb_officiel . Cvt64VjIguv . 9 August 2023 . Welcome Lu and all the best with @manu.samoa at @rugbyworldcup . 7 September 2023.
  45. Moana Pasifika search for first win against Western Force . Moana Pasifika . 9 March 2023 . 9 March 2023.
  46. moanapasifika . CjEfSStPb4C . 29 September 2022 . SLADEY RETURNS . 28 September 2022.
  47. News: SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named for 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC . Rugby Southland . 10 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  48. 2023 PIC Steelers squad confirmed . Counties Manukau Rugby . 17 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  49. Mahonri Ngakuru binds into Seawolves scrum . Seattle Seawolves . 28 October 2023 . 31 October 2023.
  50. Paea set to debut for Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 20 March 2024 . 20 March 2024.
  51. Moana Pasifika retain strong talent for 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season . Moana Pasifika . 6 September 2022 . 27 September 2022.
  52. Moana Pasifika team named for historic Apia clash against Reds . Moana Pasifika . 12 April 2023 . 12 April 2023.
  53. Moana Pasifika prepares for ‘Battle of the Pacific’ . Moana Pasifika . 23 February 2023 . 23 February 2023.
  54. Web site: Introducing the 2023 Steamers Squad . Bay of Plenty Rugby . 21 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  55. Web site: Bunnings NPC Round 2: Team Lists . Bunnings NPC . 7 August 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  56. nolagoldrugby . C0P8ZPSAvyC . 29 November 2023 . NOLA Gold is excited to announce the signing of Jonah Mau’u for a promising two-year tenure. . 30 November 2023.
  57. Web site: Bunnings NPC Round 4: Team Lists . Bunnings NPC . 25 August 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  58. Four-time Super Rugby Pacific Champ signs with Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 19 July 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  59. Miracle Faiilagi re-signs with Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 7 September 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  60. Funaki and Motuga re-signed for 2024 . Moana Pasifika . 17 October 2023 . 17 October 2023.
  61. Inisi brothers re-signed for 2024 . Moana Pasifika . 6 September 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  62. Moana Pasifika head south for Chiefs battle . Moana Pasifika . 3 April 2024 . 3 April 2024.
  63. Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika . SANZAAR . 13 May 2023.
  64. 2023 Magpies squad release . Hawke's Bay Rugby Union . en . 5 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  65. Moana Pasifika name strong team for Rebels clash in the Tron . Moana Pasifika . 6 March 2024 . 6 March 2024.
  66. Two debutants for Moana Pasifika in Cultural Round . Moana Pasifika . 8 May 2024 . 8 May 2024.
  67. Moana Pasifika halfback duo re-signed . Moana Pasifika . 21 September 2023 . 21 September 2023.
  68. 1733258307790668241 . SDLegion . Another baller signing with the Legion Welcome Lincoln McClutchie to the squad . 8 December 2023 . 10 December 2023.
  69. Levi Aumua signs for the Crusaders . Crusaders . 24 May 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  70. Pepesana Patafilo Signs with Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 1 September 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  71. moanapasifika . Ci0rjE0Be6K . 23 September 2022 . TIMA FAINGA’ANUKU IS BACK . 28 September 2022.
  72. moanapasifika . CitbSC3JFZT . 20 September 2022 . JIMMY THE JET RETURNS FOR 2023 . 28 September 2022.
  73. Samoan International Tomasi Alosio joins Anthem RC . Anthem Rugby Carolina . 24 April 2024 . 6 June 2024.
  74. Turbos squad confirmed for 2023 . Manawatu Turbos . 27 July 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  75. Highlanders add further experience for 2024 . Highlanders . 12 July 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  76. Moana Pasifika secure the services of Super Rugby’s most prolific try-scorer, Julian Savea . Moana Pasifika . 13 September 2023 . 13 September 2023.
  77. Sione Havili Talitui to lead Moana Pasifika in Super Round . Moana Pasifika . 28 February 2024 . 28 February 2024.
  78. Introducing our coach Aaron Mauger . Moana Pasifika . 1 October 2021 . 14 October 2021.
  79. Joint statement from Head Coach Aaron Mauger and Chair La’auli Savae Sir Michael Jones of Moana Pasifika . Moana Pasifika . 22 May 2023 . 7 September 2023.
  80. Fa’alogo Tana Umaga takes the helm as Moana Pasifika’s Head Coach . Moana Pasifika . 9 July 2023 . 7 September 2023.