List of 2024–25 United Rugby Championship transfers explained

This is a list of player transfers involving United Rugby Championship teams before or during 2024–25 season.

Benetton

See main article: Benetton Rugby.

Players In

• Louis Lynagh from Harlequins^[1]
• Matt Gallagher from Bath^[2]
• Riccardo Genovese from Zebre Parma^[3]
• Marco Manfredi from Zebre Parma^[4]
• Lautaro Bazán from Rovigo Delta^[5]
• Agustín Creevy from Sale Sharks^[6]

Players Out

• Giacomo Da Re to Zebre Parma^[7]
• Dewaldt Duvenage to Western Province^[8]
• Sam Hidalgo-Clyne released^[8]
• Henry Stowers released^[8]
• Marcus Watson retired^[8]
• Giovanni Pettinelli to Mogliano Veneto^[9]
• Marco Lazzaroni to Mogliano Veneto^[10]
• Federico Zani retired^[11]
• Giacomo Nicotera to Stade Francais^[12]
• Edoardo Padovani to Mogliano Veneto^[13]
• Gianmarco Lucchesi to Toulon^[14]
• Joaquin Riera to Rouen^[15]

Bulls

See main article: Bulls (rugby union).

Players In

• Cobus Wiese from Sale Sharks^[16]
• Boeta Chamberlain from Sharks^[17]
• Aphiwe Dyantyi from Sharks^[18]
• Nama Xaba from Stormers^[19]
• Alulutho Tshakweni from Cheetahs^[20]
• Sintu Manjezi from Glasgow Warriors

Players Out

• Chris Smith to Oyonnax^[21]
• WJ Steenkamp to Lions
• Kurt-Lee Arendse to Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars^[22]
• Lionel Mapoe retired^[23]

Cardiff

See main article: Cardiff Rugby.

Players In

• Callum Sheedy from Bristol Bears^[24]
• Gabriel Hamer-Webb from Northampton Saints^[25]
• Steffan Emanuel from Bath^[26]
• Tom Bowen from Bristol Bears^[26]
• Joe Cowell from Cardiff Metropolitan University^[27]
• Danny Southworth from Exeter Chiefs^[28]
• Ed Byrne from Leinster^[29]
• Iwan Stephens from Newcastle Falcons^[30]
• Rory Jennings from Newcastle Falcons^[31]
• Dan Thomas from Bristol Bears^[32]
• Josh McNally from Bath^[33]
• Aled Davies from Saracens^[34]
• Johan Mulder from Lions

Players Out

• Tomos Williams to Gloucester^[35]
• Rhys Carré to Saracens^[36]
• Ellis Jenkins retired^[37]
• Owen Lane to Valence Romans^[38]
• Shane Lewis-Hughes to Dragons
• Ciaran Parker retired^[39]
• Arwel Robson to Chambéry^[40]
• Matthew Aubrey released^[41]
• Aled Summerhill released^[41]
• Lopeti Timani to Narbonne^[42]
• Willis Halaholo to Bay of Plenty^[43]

Connacht

See main article: Connacht Rugby.

Players In

• Matthew Devine promoted from Academy^[44]
• Hugh Gavin promoted from Academy^[45]
• Piers O'Conor from Bristol Bears^[46]
  • Adam McBurney from Edinburgh David O'Connor from Ealing Trailfinders^[47]
• Temi Lasisi from Leinster^[48]
• Ben Murphy from Leinster^[48]
• Josh Murphy returning from sabbatical^[49]
• Chay Mullins promoted from Academy
• Josh Ioane from Chiefs^[50]

Players Out

• Diarmuid Kilgallen to Munster^[51]
• Tiernan O'Halloran retired^[52]
• Jarrad Butler released
• Matthew Burke released
• Tadgh McElroy to Ulster^[53]
• Michael McDonald to Ulster (returning from season-long loan)
• Tom Farrell to Munster
• Dominic Robertson-McCoy to Aurillac^[54]
• Tom Daly to Stade Niçois^[55]
• Oisin Michel to Cornish Pirates^[56]
• Oran McNulty to Ampthill^[57]
• Gavin Thornbury to Northampton Saints^[58]

Dragons

See main article: Dragons RFC.

Players In

• Solomone Funaki from Moana Pasifika^[59]
• Harry Wilson from NSW Waratahs^[60]
• Steve Cummins from Pau^[61]
• Shane Lewis-Hughes from Cardiff^[62]
• Oli Burrows from Exeter Chiefs^[63]
• Owen Conquer from Ebbw Vale^[64]
• Harri Ford from RGC 1404^[64]
• Owain James from Cardiff^[64]
• Oli Woodman promoted from the Academy^[64]
• Lloyd Evans from Gloucester^[65]

Players Out

• Corey Baldwin released^[66]
• Jack Dixon retired^[66]
• Lewis Jones released^[66]
• Sean Lonsdale to Ealing Trailfinders^[67]
• Nathan Evans to Newport^[68]
• Bradley Roberts retired^[69]
• Lloyd Fairbrother retired^[70]
• Sio Tomkinson to Western Force^[71]
• Max Clark to Saracens^[72]
• Steffan Hughes to Old Glory DC^[73]
• Aki Seiuli to Utah Warriors^[74]
• Gonzalo Bertranou to Rugby FC Los Angeles^[75]
• Ollie Griffiths retired^[76]

Edinburgh

See main article: Edinburgh Rugby.

Players In

• Paul Hill from Northampton Saints^[77]
• Magnus Bradbury from Bristol Bears^[78]
• Mosese Tuipulotu from NSW Waratahs^[79]
• Ross McCann from Great Britain Sevens^[80]
• Ross Thompson from Glasgow Warriors^[81]
• Matt Scott from Leicester Tigers^[82]

Players Out

• Viliame Mata to Bristol Bears^[83]
• WP Nel retired^[84]
• Luan de Bruin to Newcastle Falcons^[85]
• Adam McBurney to Connacht^[86]
• Charlie Savala to Northampton Saints^[87]
• Jamie Campbell released^[88]
• Scott Steele retired^[88]
• Jacob Henry to Coventry (season-long loan)^[89]

Glasgow Warriors

See main article: Glasgow Warriors.

Players In

• Patrick Schickerling from Exeter Chiefs^[90]
• Rory Sutherland from Oyonnax^[91]
• Adam Hastings from Gloucester^[92]
• Grant Stewart from Ayrshire Bulls^[93]
• Fin Richardson from Exeter Chiefs^[94]
• Sam Talakai from Melbourne Rebels^[95]

Players Out

• Greg Peterson to San Diego Legion^[96]
• Fraser Brown retired^[97]
• Ross Thompson to Edinburgh^[81]
• Enrique Pieretto to NSW Waratahs^[98]
• George Turner to Kobelco Kobe Steelers^[99]
• Oli Kebble to Oyonnax^[100]
• Thomas Gordon to Newcastle Falcons^[101]
• Sintu Manjezi to Bulls^[102]
• Lucio Sordoni to Racing 92^[103]
• Richie Gray to Toyota Verblitz^[104]

Leinster

See main article: Leinster Rugby.

Players In

• RG Snyman from Munster^[105]
• Jordie Barrett from Hurricanes (short-term deal)^[106]
• Jack Boyle promoted from Academy^[107]
• James Culhane promoted from Academy^[108]
• Paddy McCarthy promoted from Academy^[109]
• Rabah Slimani from Clermont^[110]

Players Out

• Michael Alaalatoa to Clermont^[111]
• Jason Jenkins to Sharks^[112]
• Ross Molony to Bath^[113]
• Ed Byrne to Cardiff^[29]
• Temi Lasisi to Connacht^[48]
• Ben Murphy to Connacht^[48]
• Rhys Ruddock retired^[114]
• Martin Moloney to Exeter Chiefs^[115]

Lions

See main article: Lions (United Rugby Championship).

Players In

• Tapiwa Mafura from Cheetahs^[116]
• Franco Marais from Urayasu D-Rocks^[116]
• Siba Qoma from Cheetahs^[116]
• Juan Schoeman from Bath^[116]
• WJ Steenkamp from Bulls^[116]

Players Out

• Jordan Hendrikse to Sharks^[117]
• Hanru Sirgel to Grenoble^[118]
• Emmanuel Tshituka to Sharks^[119]
• Willem Alberts retired^[120]
• Tyler Bocks to Ealing Trailfinders^[121]
• Johan Mulder to Cardiff^[122]
• Ruan Dreyer to Sharks

Munster

See main article: Munster Rugby.

Players In

• Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht^[51]
• Billy Burns from Ulster
• Tom Farrell from Connacht^[123]
• Thaakir Abrahams from Lyon^[124]
• Edwin Edogbo promoted from Academy^[125]
• Tony Butler promoted from Academy
• Ethan Coughlan promoted from Academy
• Mark Donnelly promoted from Academy
• Brian Gleeson promoted from Academy
• Bryan Fitzgerald from Garryowen (short-term deal)^[126]
• Conor Bartley from Young Munster (short-term deal)^[127]
• Dian Bleuler from Sharks (short-term deal)^[127]

Players Out

• Joey Carbery to Bordeaux^[128]
• RG Snyman to Leinster^[105]
• Simon Zebo retired^[129]
• Antoine Frisch to Toulon^[130]
• Daniel Okeke to Coventry^[131]
• Jack O'Sullivan to NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes Osaka^[132]
• Neil Cronin released^[133]

Ospreys

See main article: Ospreys (rugby union).

Players In

• William Greatbanks from Soyaux Angoulême^[134]
• Phil Cokanasiga from Leicester Tigers^[135]
• Steffan Thomas from Scarlets^[136]
• Kieran Hardy from Scarlets^[137]
• Daniel Kasende from Cheetahs^[138]
• Ryan Conbeer from Scarlets (short-term deal)^[139]
• Rhys Thomas from Aberavon^[140]

Players Out

• George North to Provence^[141]
• Jack Regan to Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi^[142]
• Nicky Smith to Leicester Tigers^[143]
• Alex Cuthbert released^[144]
• Will Hickey released^[144]
• Toby Fricker to New England Free Jacks^[145]
• Cameron Jones to Cornish Pirates^[146]
• Mat Protheroe to Hawke's Bay^[147]

Scarlets

See main article: Scarlets.

Players In

• Marnus van der Merwe from Cheetahs^[148]
• Alec Hepburn from Exeter Chiefs^[149]
• Ellis Mee from Nottingham^[150]
• Max Douglas from Yokohama Canon Eagles^[151]
• Henry Thomas from Castres^[152]
• Blair Murray from Canterbury^[153]
• Archer Holz from NSW Waratahs^[154]
• Gabe Hawley from Ealing Trailfinders^[155]

Players Out

• Steffan Thomas to Ospreys^[136]
• Kieran Hardy to Ospreys^[137]
• Iestyn Gwilliam released^[156]
• Lewis Morgan released^[156]
• Iwan Shenton released^[156]
• Callum Williams released^[156]
• Scott Williams released^[156]
• Joe Jones to Doncaster Knights^[157]
• Luca Giannini to Swansea^[158]
• Eduan Swart to Pumas^[159]
• Dan Jones to Ealing Trailfinders^[160]
• Teddy Leatherbarrow to Sedgley Tigers^[161]
• Wyn Jones to Harlequins^[162]
• Ryan Conbeer to Ospreys^[139]
• Jonathan Davies retired^[163]

Sharks

See main article: Sharks (rugby union).

Players In

• Jordan Hendrikse from Lions^[117]
• André Esterhuizen from Harlequins^[164]
• Emmanuel Tshituka from Lions^[119]
• Jason Jenkins from Leinster^[112]
• Trevor Nyakane from Racing 92^[165]
• Ruan Dreyer from Lions^[166]
• Siya Kolisi from Racing 92^[167]

Players Out

• Le Roux Roets to Sale Sharks^[168]
• Werner Kok to Ulster
• Boeta Chamberlain to Bulls^[17]
• Curwin Bosch to Brive^[169]
• Lionel Cronjé retired^[170]
• Nevaldo Fleurs released^[170]
• Murray Koster released^[170]
• Zee Mkhabela released^[170]
• Kerron van Vuuren released^[170]
• Aphiwe Dyantyi to Bulls^[18]
• Sikhumbuzo Notshe to Montauban^[171]
• Coenie Oosthuizen retired^[172]
• Anthony Volmink to Cognac^[173]
• Dan Jooste to Pau^[174]
• Dian Bleuler to Munster^[127]

Stormers

See main article: Stormers.

Players In

• Steven Kitshoff from Ulster^[175]
• JD Schickerling from Kobelco Kobe Steelers^[176]
• Dave Ewers from Ulster^[177]

Players Out

• Nama Xaba to Bulls^[19]
• Tristan Leyds to South Africa Sevens^[178]
• Leon Lyons released^[178]
• Lee-Marvin Mazibuko released^[178]
• Junior Pokomela released^[178]
• Chad Solomon released^[178]
• Mnombo Zwelendaba released^[178]
• Hacjivah Dayimani to Racing 92^[179]
• Simon Miller to Shizuoka Blue Revs^[180]
• Kwenzo Blose to Exeter Chiefs^[181]

Ulster

See main article: Ulster Rugby.

Players In

• Werner Kok from Sharks^[182]
• Lorcan McLoughlin promoted from Academy^[183]
• James McNabney promoted from Academy^[183]
• Scott Wilson promoted from Academy^[183]
• Michael McDonald from Connacht (returning from season-long loan)
• Aidan Morgan from Hurricanes^[184]
• James Humphreys promoted from Academy^[185]
• Zac Ward from Ireland Sevens (trial)^[186]
• Corrie Barrett from Doncaster Knights^[187]
• Tadgh McElroy from Connacht (short-term deal)
• Bryan O'Connor from Bedford Blues^[188]

Players Out

• Billy Burns to Munster
• Angus Curtis retired^[189]
• Steven Kitshoff to Stormers^[175]
• Luke Marshall retired^[190]
• Shea O'Brien released^[191]
• Greg Jones released^[191]
• Will Addison to Sale Sharks^[192]
• James French to Cornish Pirates^[193]
• Dave Ewers to Stormers^[177]
• Marty Moore retired^[194]
• Tadgh McElroy to Sale Sharks^[195]

Zebre Parma

See main article: Zebre Parma.

Players In

• Giacomo Da Re from Benetton^[7]
• Giovanni Quattrini promoted from Academy^[196]
• Luca Franceschetto from Colorno^[197]
• Rusiate Nasove from Valorugby Emilia^[198]

Players Out

• Riccardo Genovese to Benetton^[3]
• Tiff Eden released^[199]
• Taina Fox-Matamua released^[199]
• Josh Kaifa to ^[199]
• Franco Smith released^[199]
• Liam Zocchi-Dommann released ^[199]
• Marco Manfredi to Benetton^[4]
• Alessio Sanavia to Rovigo Delta^[200]
• Pierre Bruno to Valorugby Emilia^[201]
• David Sisi retired^[202]

See also

• List of 2024–25 Premiership Rugby transfers
• List of 2024–25 RFU Championship transfers
• List of 2024–25 Super Rugby transfers
• List of 2024–25 Top 14 transfers
• List of 2024–25 Rugby Pro D2 transfers
• List of 2024–25 Major League Rugby transfers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Louis Lynagh: Harlequins wing to join Benetton for 2024-25 season . . 12 February 2024 . 12 February 2024.
2. News: Gallagher joins Benetton from Bath, with Italy call-up likely . . 15 February 2024 . 15 February 2024.
3. News: RICCARDO GENOVESE SARÀ UN NUOVO LEONE. Benetton Rugby. 10 April 2024. 10 April 2024. it.
4. News: MARCO MANFREDI RINFORZA IL PACK DEI LEONI . Benetton Rugby.it. 22 May 2024. 22 May 2024. it.
5. News: Benetton adds to Argentine Legion by Signing Lautaro Bazán Vélez. Americas Rugby News. 21 June 2024. 21 June 2024.
6. News: Agustín Creevy to play URC for Benetton . Americas Rugby News . 29 September 2024. 29 September 2024.
7. News: Giacomo de Re Protno a Mettersi in Gioco Con La Maglia Delle Zebre. Zebre Parma . 3 April 2024. 3 April 2024.
8. News: 12 Giocatori Salutano Il Club Biancoverde . Benetton Rugby. 1 June 2024. 1 June 2024. it.
9. News: Giovanni Pettinelli E' Un Nuoo Giocatore del Mogliano Veneto Rugby. Mogliano Rugby . 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024.
10. News: Marco Lazzaroni Ritorna a Far Parte Della Rosa del Mogliano Veneto Rugby. Mogliano Rugby . 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024.
11. News: Marco Lazzaroni e Federico Zani Nello Staff del Benetton Rugby . Benetton Rugby.it. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024. it.
12. News: Le Recrutement Parisien Pour La Saison 2024-2025. Stade . 26 June 2024. 26 June 2024.
13. News: Edoardo Padovani Ritorna a Ciocare Con Il Mogliano Veneto Rugby. Mogliano Rugby . 30 June 2024. 30 June 2024.
14. News: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Toulonnais jusqu'en 2026 !. RC Toulon. 2 July 2024. 2 July 2024. fr.
15. News: Communiqué Officiel . Rouen Normandie Rugby.fr . 4 July 2024. 4 July 2024. fr.
16. News: Bulls 'welcome' Wiese back home . SA Rugby Magazine . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
17. News: Bulls snap up Sharks playmaker . SA Rugby Mag . 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
18. News: Dyantyi agrees Bulls move. SA Rugby Mag. 23 June 2024. 23 June 2024.
19. News: Stormers poach to hunt with Bulls. SA Rugby Mag. 26 June 2024. 26 June 2024.
20. News: Jake White to boost Bulls pack with former Junior Bok . Rugby 365 . 28 June 2024. 28 June 2024.
21. News: Bulls say goodbye to one of their playmakers . Rugby 365 . 25 June 2024. 25 June 2024.
22. News: Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse to join Mitsubishi Dynaboars . Rugby JP . 27 August 2024. 27 August 2024.
23. News: Bulls centre retires, swaps pitch for boxing ring . Rugby 365 . 15 October 2024. 15 October 2024.
24. News: Nickson . Frank . Callum Sheedy to leave Bristol Bears at end of season . Talking Rugby Union . 12 February 2024 . 30 January 2024.
25. News: Hamer-Webb seals return to Cardiff . . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
26. News: Two huge Welsh rugby talents leave England for Wales in 'major statement' . Wales Online . 28 February 2024 . 28 February 2024.
27. News: Cardiff sign young Welsh captain and Halfpenny 'trains the house down'. Wales Online . 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
28. News: Cardiff sign Welsh-qualified star from English giants as he targets Wales squad. Wales Online. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
29. News: Ed Byrne: Cardiff sign Leinster and Ireland prop. BBC Sport. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
30. News: Iwan Stephens: Cardiff sign Wales-qualified wing from Newcastle. BBC Sport. 13 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
31. News: Rory Jennings: Cardiff sign Newcastle centre. BBC Sport. 11 June 2024. 11 June 2024.
32. News: Dan Thomas secures Wales return after 10 years in Premiership . Rugby Pass . 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024.
33. News: Josh McNally: Cardiff sign lock McNally from Bath. BBC Sport. 4 July 2024. 4 July 2024.
34. News: Aled Davies: Wales scrum-half joins Cardiff from Saracens. . 19 July 2024. 19 July 2024.
35. Web site: Gloucester to sign Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams from Cardiff . . 12 February 2024 . en . 8 January 2024.
36. News: Rhys Carré: Saracens re-sign Wales prop from Cardiff for 2024-25 season . . 6 March 2024 . 6 March 2024.
37. News: Ellis Jenkins: Cardiff and Wales flanker to retire. . 22 April 2024. 22 April 2024.
38. News: Owen Lane: Wales wing to leave Cardiff for France. BBC Sport. 1 May 2024. 1 May 2024.
39. News: Parker to retire at season. Cardiff Rugby. 9 May 2024. 9 May 2024.
40. News: Welsh fly-half leaves Wales to sign 'long-term contract' with French club. Wales Online. 16 May 2024. 16 May 2024.
41. News: Cardiff announce departure of centre Halaholo. BBC Sport. 30 May 2024. 31 May 2024.
42. News: Narbonne. Trois recrues de poids au RCN. La Depeche.fr . 21 June 2024. 21 June 2024.
43. News: Wales star finds new club in New Zealand and Warburton calls for leaders . Wales Online . 27 July 2024. 27 July 2024.
44. News: Matthew Devine signs first Pro contract. Connacht Rugby . 11 April 2024. 11 April 2024.
45. News: Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season . Connacht Rugby . 11 April 2024. 11 April 2024.
46. News: Connacht announce signing of Piers O'Conor for next season. The 42.ie . 29 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
47. News: Connacht adding second-row David O'Connor to their squad for next season. Irish Independent . 3 May 2024. 3 May 2024.
48. News: Ben Murphy and Temi Lasisi to join Connacht Rugby. Connaught Telegraph. 9 May 2024. 9 May 2024.
49. https://www.connachtrugby.ie/news/departing-players-and-24-25-squad-confirmed/bp3039/ "Departing players & 24/25 squad confirmed"
50. News: Connacht sign All Black out-half Josh Ioane for 2024/25 season. Independent.ie. 10 July 2024. 10 July 2024.
51. News: Munster confirm signing of Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht. -The Irish Times. 14 February 2024. 14 February 2024.
52. News: Ex-Ireland international Tiernan O'Halloran announces retirement. Rugby Pass . 30 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
53. Neil Treacy, "Tadgh McElroy joins up with Ulster ahead of South Africa tour", RTÉ Sport, 25 September 2024
54. News: Former captain Jarrad Butler among the departures as Connacht confirm squad clearout . Irish Independent . 16 May 2024. 16 May 2024.
55. News: Farrell, Daly and Butler among 11 players set to leave Connacht . The Irish Times . 10 June 2024. 10 June 2024.
56. News: Oisin Michel: Cornish Pirates bring in Irish prop forward . BBC Sport. 22 July 2024. 22 July 2024.
57. News: Team to face Doncaster Knights . Ampthill RUFC. 21 September 2024. 21 September 2024.
58. News: Northampton Saints: Spencer and Thornbury join Premiership side . . 26 September 2024 . 26 September 2024.
59. News: Solomone Funaki: Tonga forward to join Dragons. BBC Sport. 29 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
60. News: Harry Wilson: Dragons sign NSW Waratahs centre for 2023-24. 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
61. News: Steve Cummins: Ex-Scarlets lock joins Dragons from Pau . BBC Sport. 3 May 2024. 3 May 2024.
62. News: Shane Lewis-Hughes: Cardiff forward to join Dragons. BBC Sport. 6 May 2024. 6 May 2024.
63. News: Oli Burrows: Dragons sign hooker from Exeter . . 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
64. News: Today's rugby news as Gatland prepared to 'go through pain' and Welsh regions announce raft of new deals. WalesOnline. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
65. News: Lloyd Evans joins Dragons after leaving Gloucester. BBC Sport. 9 July 2024. 9 July 2024.
66. News: Dragons announce nine departing players. BBC SPORT . 8 May 2024. 8 May 2024.
67. News: Dragons leaver with remarkable record confirms move to English Championship . South Wales Argus . 23 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
68. News: New Signing – Nathan Evans – NEWPORT RFC . Black and Ambers . 24 July 2024. 24 July 2024.
69. News: Bradley Roberts: Back injury prompts Wales and Dragons hooker to quit. . 8 August 2024. 8 August 2024.
70. News: Lloyd Fairbrother: Dragons prop forced to retire aged 32 . . 28 August 2024. 28 August 2024.
71. News: Western Force sign 'extremely physical' former Highlanders midfielder . Rugby Pass . 1 October 2024. 1 October 2024.
72. News: TEAM NEWS Saracens Storm v Edinburgh 'A' . . 3 October 2024 . 3 October 2024.
73. News: Old Glory DC Signs Welsh Center Steffan Hughes for 2025 Season. Old Glory DC. 8 October 2024. 8 October 2024.
74. News: Utah Warriors bring 4 international stars to Wasatch Front for 2025 MLR season . KSL News . 19 October 2024. 19 October 2024.
75. News: Los Angeles Complete Big Signing of Puma Gonzalo Bertranou . Americas Rugby News . 27 November 2024. 27 November 2024.
76. News: Ollie Griffiths: Dragons and Wales flanker retires at 29. BBC Sport. 3 December 2024. 3 December 2024.
77. News: Edinburgh Rugby sign England international prop Paul Hill from Northampton to help plug WP Nel gap . . 2 April 2024 . 2 April 2024.
78. News: Magnus Bradbury's Edinburgh return is confirmed . The Offside Line . 23 April 2024. 23 April 2024.
79. News: Edinburgh confirm signing of Scotland prospect Mosese Tuipulotu . Rugby Pass . 6 May 2024. 6 May 2024.
80. News: Edinburgh sign Olympian Ross McCann on permanent deal . Rugby Pass . 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
81. News: Ross Thompson heads east to join Edinburgh . The Offside Line . 23 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
82. News: Matt Scott set for third stint at Edinburgh after agreeing capital club return . Scotland Rugby News. 2 August 2024. 2 August 2024.
83. News: Viliame Mata: Bristol Bears sign Edinburgh's Fiji back-row for 2024-25 . . 4 January 2024 . 2 January 2024.
84. News: Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel to hang boots up at end of season. Independent . 26 March 2024. 26 March 2024.
85. News: Luan de Bruin Signs Two-Year Deal with Newcastle Falcons, Reuniting with Steve Diamond. Newcastle Magazine . 15 April 2024. 15 April 2024.
86. News: Adam McBurney to return to Ireland next season. Rugby Pass . 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
87. News: Ex-NRL academy product one of two fly-halves to sign for Northampton. Rugby Pass. 9 May 2024. 9 May 2024.
88. News: 2023/24 leavers confirmed . . 15 May 2024. 15 May 2024.
89. News: Cov add pair of exciting backs to 2024/25 squad. Coventry Rugby. 5 June 2024. 5 June 2024.
90. Web site: Glasgow sign tighthead prop Patrick Schickerling from Exeter . The Offside Line . 7 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
91. News: Sutherland to join Glasgow Warriors. Glasgow Warriors . 15 March 2024. 15 March 2024.
92. News: Adam Hastings heads back to Scotland . Ultimate Rugby. 10 April 2024. 10 April 2024.
93. News: Grant Stewart brought back on board by Glasgow Warriors. The Offside Line . 25 April 2024. 25 April 2024.
94. News: Glasgow Warriors sign ex-Scotland U20 prop Fin Richardson, hero of famous win over England. Scotsman . 15 May 2024. 15 May 2024.
95. News: Glasgow Warriors recruit Sam Talakai from Australia . The Offside Line . 21 August 2024. 21 August 2024.
96. News: MLR Side San Diego Legion Signs Experienced USA International Greg Peterson . Flo Rugby . 13 December 2023. 13 December 2023.
97. News: Fraser Brown: Scotland & Glasgow Warriors forward to retire . . 23 April 2024. 23 April 2024.
98. News: Pumas Prop Enrique Pieretto Joins Waratahs. Americas Rugby News . 8 May 2024. 8 May 2024.
99. News: 'A wonderful adventure' - George Turner on Kobe Steelers move but Scotland hooker has unfinished business at home. The Scotsman. 11 June 2024. 11 June 2024.
100. News: Scotland international Oli Kebble joins Oyonnax from Glasgow. BBC Sport. 25 June 2024. 25 June 2024.
101. News: Tom Gordon: Newcastle Falcons sign flanker from Glasgow Warriors . . 28 June 2024 . 28 June 2024.
102. News: Jake White's Bulls bring Sintu Manjezi back to Pretoria. Rugby Pass. 5 July 2024. 5 July 2024.
103. News: Racing 92 sign Puma Lucio Sordoni. Americas Rugby News. 27 August 2024. 27 August 2024.
104. News: Scotlands Richie Gray signs with Japans Toyota Verblitz . Talking Rugby Union . 15 October 2024. 15 October 2024.
105. News: RG Snyman put 'money pathway over reputation' with shock Leinster move . Planet Rugby . 19 December 2023. 19 December 2023.
106. News: Thornley . Gerry . Jordie Barrett will join Leinster on short-term contract next December . 15 April 2024 . . 15 April 2024.
107. News: Ryan Baird commits his future to Leinster, Boyle signs first senior contract. The 42.ie . 5 May 2024. 5 May 2024.
108. News: Stay or go? The choice facing Leinster's back-ups . The Irish Examiner . 9 May 2024 . 9 May 2024.
109. News: Leinster's Max Deegan Going Nowhere Despite Reported Move To Provincial Rivals . Balls.ie. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
110. News: France prop Rabah Slimani puts off retirement to sign two-year deal with Leinster . Irish Independent. 25 June 2024. 25 June 2024.
111. News: Leinster's Ala'alatoa confirms Clermont move. RTE.ie . 15 December 2023. 15 December 2023.
112. News: Jason Jenkins to leave Ireland as lock set for South African return . Irish Independent . 12 March 2024. 12 March 2024.
113. News: Ross Molony: Leinster locks signs for Bath Rugby on three-year contract from 2024-25. . 16 April 2024. 16 April 2024.
114. News: Leinster's Rhys Ruddock to retire at the end of the season after 15-year career. 28 May 2024. 28 May 2024.
115. News: Martin Moloney: Exeter sign former Leinster forward after trial . . 11 September 2024. 11 September 2024.
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148. News: Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe for next season. . 29 February 2024. 29 February 2024.
149. News: Alec Hepburn: Scarlets sign Scotland prop from Exeter Chiefs. BBC Sport. 25 April 2024. 25 April 2024.
150. News: Scarlets sign Ellis Mee from Nottingham . . 23 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
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174. News: Jooste va débarquer à Pau comme joker médical . Rugbyrama.fr . Transfers / Top 14 – Dan Jooste (Sharks) will arrive in Pau as a medical joker. 1 October 2024. 1 October 2024.
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