List of 2019–20 Pro14 transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving Pro14 rugby union teams between the end of the 2018–19 season and 12 March 2020. 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

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Main article: Benetton Rugby

Cardiff Blues

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Main article: Cardiff Blues

Cheetahs

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Main article: Cheetahs (rugby union)

Connacht

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Main article: Connacht Rugby

Dragons

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Main article: Dragons (rugby union)

Edinburgh

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Main article: Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors

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Main article: Glasgow Warriors

Leinster

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Main article: Leinster Rugby

Munster

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Main article: Munster Rugby

Ospreys

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Main article: Ospreys (rugby union)

Scarlets

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Main article: Scarlets

Southern Kings

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Main article: Southern Kings

Ulster

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Main article: Ulster Rugby

Zebre

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Main article: Zebre

See also

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References

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  4. ^ "Exiles sign Keatley on short-term contract". London Irish. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  5. ^ "MICHELE LAMARO E' UFFICIALMENTE UN NUOVO LEONE BIANCOVERDE". Benetton Rugby (in Italian). 17 April 2019.
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  25. ^ "Saracens: Rhys Carre to join from Cardiff Blues, Thompson-Stringer to join Brive". BBC Sport. 9 April 2019.
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  27. ^ "Jersey Reds: Tom Williams and Greg Dyer sign for 2019-20". BBC Sport. 30 April 2019.
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  29. ^ "Blaine Scully: United States wing departs Cardiff Blues". BBC Sport. 9 May 2019.
  30. ^ "Ben Jones Signs". Pontypridd RFC. 17 June 2019.
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  39. ^ "New player alert!" (Press release). Cheetahs. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  40. ^ "Craig Barry signs three year contract" (Press release). Cheetahs. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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  45. ^ "[Officiel] Le sud-africain Nico Lee rejoint le CAB pour 2 ans". Allez Brive Rugby (in French). 10 July 2019.
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  47. ^ "Big season looms for Shield holders". New Zealand Rugby. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
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  51. ^ @TheSharksZA (14 September 2019). "We would like to introduce Henco Venter who will be joining the @CellC Sharks family from the start of pre-season. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to stand a chance to win 2 tickets to the first Vodacom Super Rugby home game AND 2020 Super Rugby Jersey" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 September 2019 – via Twitter.
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  54. ^ @BlueBullsRugby (16 October 2019). "Welcome back "Big Daddy" We are excited about big loose forward, Abongile Nonkontwana, returning to Loftus... Looking forward to having the big guy back home. #Bullsfamily" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 October 2019 – via Twitter.
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  56. ^ "First end-of-season departure confirmed by Gloucester Rugby as prop agrees to join Connacht". Gloucestershire Live. 15 January 2019.
  57. ^ a b c "Three Connacht Academy players sign first professional contracts". Connacht Rugby. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  58. ^ a b c d e "Daly, Fitzgerald and Lloyd the latest to sign Connacht contracts". Connacht Rugby. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  59. ^ a b "Connacht sign prop Rory Burke as Kerins becomes latest Academy graduate". Connacht Rugby. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  60. ^ "Connacht Rugby announce signing of Australian winger John Porch". Connacht Rugby. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  61. ^ "Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier". The42. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  62. ^ a b "Pro14: Connacht wing Cian Kelleher to rejoin Leinster next season". BBC Sport. 8 January 2019.
  63. ^ "Worcester Warriors: Connacht prop Conor Carey signs for Premiership club". BBC Sport. 5 February 2019.
  64. ^ a b c "Delahunt and Robb extend Connacht contracts as Griffin announces retirement". Connacht Rugby. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  65. ^ "James Cannon to join Ealing Trailfinders from Connacht". Ealing Trailfinders. 25 April 2019.
  66. ^ "Connacht prop O'Donnell joins Japanese Super Rugby outfit". The42. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  67. ^ "Connolly joins the Nottingham back-row". Nottingham R.F.C. 12 July 2019.
  68. ^ "James Mitchell: Northampton Saints sign former Connacht scrum-half". BBC Sport. 3 September 2019.
  69. ^ "Reigning champions Cork Con edge Munster derby and new boys run Terenure close as AIL kicks off in style". The42. 5 October 2019.
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  71. ^ a b "Sam Davies: Dragons sign fly-half from Ospreys". BBC Sport. 30 May 2019.
  72. ^ a b "The Welsh-qualified Ireland U20s Grand Slam star who's turned his back on Munster to return home". WalesOnline. 31 May 2019.
  73. ^ "Jack Cosgrove: Prop joins Dragons from Worcester". BBC Sport. 4 June 2019.
  74. ^ "Tom Griffiths: Centre joins Dragons from Saracens". BBC Sport. 20 June 2019.
  75. ^ "Luke Baldwin: Worcester scrum-half joins Dragons on loan". BBC Sport. 4 July 2019.
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  78. ^ "Dragons speedster Dyer signs first pro deal". South Wales Argus. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  79. ^ "Prop Maguire links up with Dragons". Dragons Rugby. 5 March 2020.
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  81. ^ "Prop Gerard Ellis signs for Coventry Rugby". Coventry Rugby. 18 February 2019.
  82. ^ "Calvin Wellington Profile". Sale FC. 25 March 2019.
  83. ^ "Rhodri Davies: Dragons scrum-half to join Cornish Pirates on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 18 April 2019.
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  86. ^ "South Canterbury Heartland team clean out Canterbury Maori". Stuff.co.nz. 3 August 2019.
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  88. ^ "Tiaan Lotts: South African quits Dragons for United States". BBC Sport. 16 August 2019.
  89. ^ "Jack Cosgrove: Dragons prop forced to retire through injury". BBC Sport. 5 December 2019.
  90. ^ "Murray Douglas: Scottish Brumbies forward to join Edinburgh on short-term deal". BBC Sport. 12 March 2019.
  91. ^ a b "Jamie Bhatti to leave Glasgow for Edinburgh at end of season". Sky Sports. 18 March 2019.
  92. ^ a b c d "Edinburgh recruit Eroni Sau, Kalione Nasoko, Mike Willemse & Nick Haining". BBC Sport. 25 March 2019.
  93. ^ "Fijian Sevens star Kunavula signs". Edinburgh Rugby. 24 June 2019.
  94. ^ "Edinburgh sign South African scrum-half Groom". Edinburgh Rugby. 27 June 2019.
  95. ^ "U20 star Ashman joins on short-term loan". Edinburgh Rugby. 20 August 2019.
  96. ^ "Double contract boost for Edinburgh". Planet Rugby. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  97. ^ "Allan Dell: Scotland & Edinburgh prop to join London Irish". BBC Sport. 15 January 2019.
  98. ^ "NATHAN FOWLES TO SIGN FOR EALING TRAILFINDERS FROM EDINBURGH RUGBY". Ealing Trailfinders. 28 March 2019.
  99. ^ "Coventry sign Fijian powerhouse Senitiki Nayalo". Coventry Rugby. 2 April 2019.
  100. ^ "Scotland hooker Ross Ford to leave Edinburgh at the end of season". Sky Sports. 9 April 2019.
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  103. ^ "Juan Pablo Socino quits Edinburgh for Spanish adventure". The Offside Line. 12 July 2019.
  104. ^ a b "Kennedy signs on a partnership deal contract with Stirling County". Glasgow Warriors. 7 August 2019.
  105. ^ a b "Marfo Signs for the Ospreys". Ospreys. 30 December 2019.
  106. ^ "Gloucester Rugby sign prop Jack Stanley from Edinburgh". Gloucestershire Live. 3 March 2020.
  107. ^ "Stafford McDowall signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors". Glasgow Warriors. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  108. ^ "Alex Dunbar heads to Newcastle on loan as Andrew Davidson signs Warriors deal". The Offside Line. 4 February 2019.
  109. ^ "Kyle Steyn: Scotland Sevens winger joins Glasgow Warriors". BBC Sport. 11 February 2019.
  110. ^ "George Thornton: Glasgow sign Wasps and former Scotland Under-20s prop". BBC Sport. 4 April 2019.
  111. ^ "Tight-head duo sign until 2021". Glasgow Warriors. 10 April 2019.
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  114. ^ "Warriors sign versatile Fijian forward". Glasgow Warriors. 18 July 2019.