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List of 2018–19 Major League Rugby transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Major League Rugby teams that occurred from the end of the 2018 season and through the 2019 season. The league confirmed the additions of two teams for the 2019 season, Rugby United New York and the Toronto Arrows.

Austin Elite

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Glendale Raptors

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Houston SaberCats

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Notes:

New Orleans Gold

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Rugby United New York

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San Diego Legion

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Notes:

  1. ^ Based on the MLR and Mitre 10 Cup seasons, this move does not preclude Lamborn returning to the Legion in 2019.

Seattle Seawolves

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Toronto Arrows

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Utah Warriors

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Austin Elite Rugby". www.austineliterugby.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-23.
  2. ^ a b "Canada's Doug Fraser signs for Austin Elite". 19 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Simon Courcoul joins Austin Elite Rugby". Austin Elite Rugby. 19 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Austin set to sign Teros prop Echeverria". Americas Rugby News. October 2, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c "New names settling in at Austin Elite". 6 December 2018.
  6. ^ a b Austin Gilgronis [@Gilgronis] (December 5, 2018). "✅ Signed, No. 8 Sebastian Kalm ✅ Known for his green scrum cap, Kalm is a force on and off the field and head coach Alain Hyardet is excited to have him join our forward pack. MORE » #AustinEliteRugby #MLRugby" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Austin Gilgronis [@Gilgronis] (December 18, 2018). "From @ASMOfficiel, Soheyl Jaoudat signs with Austin Elite Rugby. The former #Moroccan International with 65 caps brings a strong rugby background to AER. MORE »" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Larsen brothers to team up at Austin Elite". 24 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Larsen brothers team up for Austin Elite". Americas Rugby News. October 24, 2018.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "MLR Off-Season Update – December 13, 2018". 13 December 2018.
  11. ^ "Austin Elite Rugby". www.austineliterugby.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-29.
  12. ^ "Uruguayan International, Andres Vilaseca joins the team". Austin Elite Rugby. 26 September 2018.
  13. ^ "Austin sign Sharks forward Rikus Zwart". 18 December 2018.
  14. ^ a b Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (December 5, 2018). "The Cats are excited to announce the signing of Victor Comptat. Comptat is a young athletic French American lock forward and former High School and Junior All American who played for Austin Elite in last seasons inaugural MLR season. Welcome to the squad Victor ! #WeAreUncaged" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Rugby United New York Re-Signs Ross Deacon". 11 October 2018.
  16. ^ a b "Elkins moves to Austin as MLR rumors heat up". 24 September 2018.
  17. ^ a b US Eagle Paddy Ryan joins RUNY. rugbyunitedny.com. 2018
  18. ^ a b "Seattle Seawolves Add Another Suniula, Signing Eagle No. 405 Roland". Seattle Seawolves.
  19. ^ a b Rugby United New York [@rugbyunitedny] (October 31, 2018). "🚨BREAKING🚨 After spending the 2018 Major League Rugby season with Austin Elite, Rugby United New York is thrilled to announce the signing of Irish scrum half Marcus Walsh. 🔷🔶 #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Pedrie Wannenburg confirms retirement". 26 June 2018.
  21. ^ a b "Glendale Raptors announce Al-Jiboori, Germishuys signings for 2019 Major League Rugby season". Archived from the original on 2018-12-03.
  22. ^ "Glendale sign Auckland prop Marco Fepulea'i". 10 January 2019.
  23. ^ "Americas Selects too much for Glendale Raptors". Americas Rugby News. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  24. ^ name"Roster announced for first two arc test matches”>"Roster announced for first two arc test matches". Rugby Canada. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  25. ^ "New Signing: London Irish sign USA international". London Irish. 11 May 2018.
  26. ^ a b "Jake Christmann leaves Raptors for Warriors". 31 October 2018.
  27. ^ a b "Dylan Fawsitt Returns to RUNY". Rugby United New York. 19 September 2018.
  28. ^ "American international Ben Landry to join Ealing Trailfinders". Ealing Trailfinders. 20 April 2018.
  29. ^ a b "SaberCats sign front row trio". 5 January 2019.
  30. ^ "South Americans set to shine in Major League Rugby/". Americas Rugby News. 24 September 2018.
  31. ^ Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (November 21, 2018). "🚨New Signing🚨 The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of backrower Luke Beauchamp. Welcome to Houston Luke! 👏🐯🤘 — #WeAreUncaged #SaberCatNation #Houston #MLR #Rugby" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  32. ^ Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (December 11, 2018). "The Cats are excited to announce the signing of prop forward and product of Leinster and Irish system. He had represented Ireland at U20 level in the junior World Cup and has been plying his trade in the Welsh Principally Premiership with RGC 1404. Welcome to the squad Charlie 🐱" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  33. ^ a b Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (February 19, 2019). "We are excited to announce the signing of Amro Gouda. Gouda is an experienced hooker who played with the NOLA Gold Rugby Club last season and represented the USA Rugby South Panthers in the 2018 RAN Championships. Welcome to the city and the squad Amro! 🐯🤘 — #WeAreUncaged" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ a b "SaberCats sign Uruguay pair Magno and Nieto". 21 November 2018.
  35. ^ a b Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (October 29, 2018). "The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of Pat O'Toole. O'Toole was formerly a player of Connacht Rugby in Ireland and played for the SD Legion at the tail end of last season. Welcome to the squad Pat! 🙌 #GoCatsGo #SaberCatNation #Rugby #Houston" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (January 4, 2019). "🚨 New Signing 🚨 The SaberCats have signed of powerful scrumming front row forward Mateo Sanguinetti. Sanguinetti is a Rugby World Cup 2015 Veteran with The Uruguayan National Team. He joins The Cats with 53 caps for his country 🇺🇾. Welcome to Houston, Mateo. 🐯🤘#JoinTheUncaged" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ "SaberCats add Germany International Ayron Schramm". Americas Rugby News. 19 August 2018.
  38. ^ Houston SaberCats [@Hou_Sabercats] (October 31, 2018). "🚨New Signing🚨 The SaberCats are excited to announce the signing of Max Tacket. Tacket is a graduate of Cal Poly. The Cats have signed him from Burnaby Lake RFC in the BC Premiership Welcome to the squad Max! We are grateful to have you aboard. ✊👏 #GoCatsGo #HTXRugby" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  39. ^ "Newcastle Falcons: US prop Paul Mullen jreturns to Sabercats". ARN. 17 January 2019.
  40. ^ "In Focus: Justin Allen". NCA Rugby. 10 August 2018.
  41. ^ "New England Free Jacks snap up MLR talent". 16 October 2018.
  42. ^ a b "Purpura rides with Free Jacks against New York". 30 November 2018.
  43. ^ a b Rugby United New York [@rugbyunitedny] (November 13, 2018). "🚨BREAKING🚨 Houston, you have a problem... 🔷🔶 Welcome to New York, Kyle Sumsion 💪 Read more about our most recent signing, the Sabercats' 2018 Captain. #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY #MLR #NYRugby #RugbyUnitedNY #MajorLeagueRugby #Army #BYU #USARugby" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  44. ^ "Baillie to play in MLR for New Orleans". 15 October 2018.
  45. ^ "NOLA Sign South African Center Tristan Blewett". Americas Rugby News. September 28, 2018.
  46. ^ "New Orleans scoop up Cam Dolan". 31 October 2018.
  47. ^ "Ignacio Dotti heads for New Orleans". 17 October 2018.
  48. ^ "NOLA add All-American Nick Feakes". 22 October 2018.
  49. ^ "NOLA sign Australia 7s star Con Foley". 11 October 2018.
  50. ^ "NOLA sign Australian halfback Scott Gale". Americas Rugby News. October 4, 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  51. ^ a b "NOLA snap up All-American prop duo". 23 October 2018.
  52. ^ "NOLA sign Malcolm May from Penn State". 25 October 2018.
  53. ^ "NOLA sign Samoa lock Kane Thompson". 10 October 2018.
  54. ^ a b Rugby United New York [@rugbyunitedny] (October 29, 2018). "🚨BREAKING🚨 Big Easy ▶️ Big Apple RUNY has signed 2018 Major League Rugby Dream Team selection Matt Hughston for the upcoming season. Time to get to work, Matt 👊🔷🔶 #RUNY #UniteTheEmpire #MLR #GeauxRUNY #RugbyUnitedNewYork #GrowTheGame" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  55. ^ a b c d "New York add NOLA pair to second row stocks". 30 November 2018.
  56. ^ "Rugby United New York sign Ross Deacon". DJ Coil Rugby. October 11, 2018.
  57. ^ "Rugby United New York Signs Ben Foden". Rugby United New York. 23 July 2018.
  58. ^ "New York confirm Will Leonard signing". 18 December 2018.
  59. ^ "Scottish Prop Callum Mackintosh Returns to Runy".
  60. ^ "Irish Fly Half Cathal Marsh Signs with Rugby United New York". Rugby United New York. 5 September 2018.
  61. ^ "Chris Mattina is Coming Home". www.rugbyunitedny.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-05.
  62. ^ "Rugby United New York Confirms Recent Signings".
  63. ^ "Runy Signs International Prop James Rochford".
  64. ^ "Former USA Rugby League and 7'S Star Signs on for Runy".
  65. ^ "Up and Coming Playmaker Seimou Smith Signs with RUNY". www.rugbyunitedny.com. Archived from the original on 2019-01-07.
  66. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "San Diego Legion reveal 2019 MLR roster". Americas Rugby News. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  67. ^ "Ex-Connacht men Leader and O'Toole called into USA Men's Selects squad". 13 September 2018.
  68. ^ San-Diego sign Olympic star Jasa Veremalua Americas Rugby News. 2018-10-30.
  69. ^ "Cam Dolan signs for Nottingham". 27 September 2018.
  70. ^ "Rugby: Former Magpie Tony Lamborn will play for Stags this season". Hawke's Bay Today. 23 July 2018.
  71. ^ "Salaber picks law over Legion". 29 November 2018.
  72. ^ Seattle Seawolves [@SeawolvesRugby] (November 9, 2018). "SIGNING: Ben Cima 🔏 The young @USARugby Eagle brings international experience beyond his years - and kicking accuracy to match it. With 10 caps, a strong boot, and instinctive decision making, Cima looks to thrive in the Seawolves veteran backline" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  73. ^ "Major League Rugby Archives - Page 2 of 382".
  74. ^ "Djustice Sears-Duru heads to Seattle Seawolves". 9 December 2018.
  75. ^ Seattle Seawolves [@SeawolvesRugby] (December 14, 2018). "SIGNED: Juan-Philip Smith 🔏 The scrumhalf came through the U19 @BlueBullsRugby program and played @springboks U20's. JP spent 2015-18 with the Bulls, @CheetahsRugby, and @SouthernKingsSA. Smith brings sound decision making and consistent kicking" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  76. ^ "Former Flying Fijian Naikatini Ready for Seattle Opportunity".
  77. ^ Seattle Seawolves [@SeawolvesRugby] (December 20, 2018). "SIGNED: Brad Tucker 🔏 Hailing from Canterbury, Brad boasts a lengthy New Zealand resume. Years with @crfu's U20, Metro, and 7s sides plus three @Mitre10Cup seasons with @WaikatoRugby, @TaranakiRugby, and @ManawatuTurbos adds more depth to our pack" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  78. ^ "Toronto Arrows Sign Jack Evans". DJ Coil Rugby. November 7, 2018.
  79. ^ "Toronto Arrows Sign Uruguay Fullback Gastón Mieres". DJ Coil Rugby. November 7, 2018.
  80. ^ "Toronto Arrows Sign New Zealand Prop Morgan Mitchell". DJ Coil Rugby. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  81. ^ "Manawatu flyhalf Malcolm among new Arrows signings". 20 November 2018.
  82. ^ "Dan Moor signs for Toronto Arrows". 3 December 2018.
  83. ^ a b "Moonlight headlines 13 new Arrows signings". 11 December 2018.
  84. ^ "Gannon Moore to join Utah Warriors". 17 January 2019.
  85. ^ "Utah signs Brazil flyhalf Josh Reeves". 6 November 2018.
  86. ^ "Paul Lasike Joining Harlequins". This Is American Rugby. 31 July 2018.
  87. ^ "Kurt Becomes Latest Knight Signing". Doncaster Knights. 25 August 2018.
  88. ^ "USA international Tameilau heading to Glasgow next season". Glasgow Warriors. 22 May 2018. Archived from the original on 23 May 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.