List of 2018–19 Major League Rugby transfers

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

Glendale Raptors

Houston SaberCats

Notes:

    New Orleans Gold

    Rugby United New York

    San Diego Legion

    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

    Toronto Arrows

    Utah Warriors

    See also

    References

    1. https://www.austineliterugby.com/single-post/2018/12/10/Austin-Elite-Rugby-signs-Dominique-Baile
    2. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/19/canadas-doug-fraser-signs-for-austin-elite/
    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. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/06/new-names-settling-in-at-austin-elite/
    6. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/19/canadas-doug-fraser-signs-for-austin-elite/
    7. 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 » t.co/AZd080nhQN #AustinEliteRugby #MLRugby t.co/mnWDRq3Flb" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    8. 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 » t.co/tUbUTlXbmY… TICKETS | t.co/PdHgtRbI24 t.co/gYi91zWpsY" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    9. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/24/larsen-brothers-team-up-austin-elite/
    10. "Larsen brothers team up for Austin Elite". Americas Rugby News. October 24, 2018.
    11. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/06/new-names-settling-in-at-austin-elite/
    12. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    13. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/06/new-names-settling-in-at-austin-elite/
    14. https://www.austineliterugby.com/single-post/2018/12/28/Chilean-International-Marcelo-Torrealba-signs-with-Austin-Elite-Rugby
    15. "Uruguayan International, Andres Vilaseca joins the team". Austin Elite Rugby. 26 September 2018.
    16. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    17. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/18/austin-sign-sharks-forward-rikus-zwart/
    18. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    19. 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 t.co/uFzjoLLrR0" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    20. https://djcoilrugby.com/2018/10/11/rugby-united-new-york-ross-deacon/
    21. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    22. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    23. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/09/24/elkins-moves-to-austin-as-mlr-rumors-heat-up/
    24. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    25. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    26. US Eagle Paddy Ryan joins RUNY. rugbyunitedny.com. 2018
    27. http://www.seattleseawolves.com/news/seattle-seawolves-add-another-suniula-signing-eagle-no-405-roland
    28. 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. 🔷🔶 Read about his professional rugby career thus far: t.co/tv1F8010Wy #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY t.co/2oIIRNfO0j" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    29. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/06/26/pedrie-wannenburg-confirms-retirement/
    30. https://www.glendaleraptors.com/news/glendale-raptors-announce-al-jiboori-germishuys-signings-for-2019-major-league-rugby-season
    31. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/10/glendale-sign-auckland-prop-marco-fepuleai/
    32. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    33. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    34. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    35. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    36. "Americas Selects too much for Glendale Raptors". Americas Rugby News. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
    37. 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.
    38. "New Signing: London Irish sign USA international". London Irish. 11 May 2018.
    39. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/31/jake-christmann-leaves-raptors-for-warriors/
    40. "Dylan Fawsitt Returns to RUNY". Rugby United New York. 19 September 2018.
    41. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    42. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    43. "American international Ben Landry to join Ealing Trailfinders". Ealing Trailfinders. 20 April 2018.
    44. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    45. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/04/sabercats-sign-front-row-trio/
    46. "South Americans set to shine in Major League Rugby/". Americas Rugby News. 24 September 2018.
    47. 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 t.co/3s56I7gecj" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    48. 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 🐱 t.co/6Ays6kqT9P" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    49. 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 t.co/Si0qur5yZJ" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    50. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/04/sabercats-sign-front-row-trio/
    51. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/21/sabercats-sign-uruguay-pair-magno-and-nieto/
    52. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/21/sabercats-sign-uruguay-pair-magno-and-nieto/
    53. 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 t.co/8G6JJDL4OG" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    54. 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 t.co/6HO7seLLh3" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    55. "SaberCats add Germany International Ayron Schramm". Americas Rugby News. 19 August 2018.
    56. 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 t.co/MVS5UcXVRB" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    57. "Newcastle Falcons: US prop Paul Mullen jreturns to Sabercats". ARN. 17 January 2019.
    58. "In Focus: Justin Allen". NCA Rugby. 10 August 2018.
    59. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/09/24/elkins-moves-to-austin-as-mlr-rumors-heat-up/
    60. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/13/mlr-off-season-update-december-13-2018/
    61. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/16/new-england-freejacks-snap-up-mlr-talent/
    62. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/purpura-rides-with-freejacks-against-new-york/
    63. 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, here: t.co/KA7KDpO6XS #UniteTheEmpire #RUNY #MLR #NYRugby #RugbyUnitedNY #MajorLeagueRugby #Army #BYU #USARugby t.co/nQlzMPJaAd" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    64. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/15/baillie-to-play-in-mlr-for-new-orleans/
    65. "NOLA Sign South African Center Tristan Blewett". Americas Rugby News. September 28, 2018.
    66. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/31/new-orleans-scoop-up-cam-dolan/
    67. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/17/ignacio-dotti-heads-for-new-orleans/
    68. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/22/nola-add-all-american-nick-feakes/
    69. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/11/nola-sign-australia-7s-star-con-foley/
    70. "NOLA sign Australian halfback Scott Gale". Americas Rugby News. October 4, 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
    71. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/23/nola-snap-up-all-american-prop-duo/
    72. https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/25/nola-sign-malcolm-may-from-penn-state/
    73. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/23/nola-snap-up-all-american-prop-duo/
    74. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/10/nola-sign-samoa-lock-kane-thompson/
    75. 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 👊🔷🔶 READ MORE: t.co/KkBzJjY0WQ #RUNY #UniteTheEmpire #MLR #GeauxRUNY #RugbyUnitedNewYork #GrowTheGame t.co/h2RXq7skjJ" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    76. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/new-york-add-nola-pair-to-second-row-stocks/
    77. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/new-york-add-nola-pair-to-second-row-stocks/
    78. "Rugby United New York sign Ross Deacon". DJ Coil Rugby. October 11, 2018.
    79. "Dylan Fawsitt Returns to RUNY". Rugby United New York. 19 September 2018.
    80. "Rugby United New York Signs Ben Foden". Rugby United New York. 23 July 2018.
    81. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/18/new-york-confirm-will-leonard-signing/
    82. http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/scottish-prop-callum-mackintosh-returns-to-runy
    83. "Irish Fly Half Cathal Marsh Signs with Rugby United New York". Rugby United New York. 5 September 2018.
    84. http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/mattina-is-coming-home
    85. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/new-york-add-nola-pair-to-second-row-stocks/
    86. https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/rugby-united-new-york-confirms-recent-signings/
    87. http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/runy-signs-international-prop-james-rochford
    88. <https://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/former-usa-rugby-league-and-7s-star-signs-on-for-runy/
    89. http://www.rugbyunitedny.com/news/up-and-coming-playmaker-seimou-smith-signs-with-runy
    90. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/new-york-add-nola-pair-to-second-row-stocks/
    91. "San Diego Legion reveal 2019 MLR roster". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
    92. http://www.the42.ie/leader-otoole-kearns-usa-mens-selects-4232983-Sep2018/
    93. San-Diego sign Olympic star Jasa Veremalua Americas Rugby News. 2018-10-30.
    94. https://www.glendaleraptors.com/news/glendale-raptors-announce-al-jiboori-germishuys-signings-for-2019-major-league-rugby-season
    95. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/09/27/cam-dolan-signs-for-nottingham/
    96. "Rugby: Former Magpie Tony Lamborn will play for Stags this season". Hawke's Bay Today. 23 July 2018.
    97. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/30/purpura-rides-with-freejacks-against-new-york/
    98. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/29/salaber-picks-law-over-legion/
    99. 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. 📰: t.co/sJ64h8OKUs t.co/L3o1IBnTsK" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    100. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/tag/major-league-rugby/page/2/
    101. http://www.seattleseawolves.com/news/seattle-seawolves-add-another-suniula-signing-eagle-no-405-roland
    102. https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/09/djustice-sears-duru-heads-to-seattle-seawolves
    103. 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. 📰: t.co/ZB4K9KmvJS t.co/Bt7i731pDM" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    104. http://www.seattleseawolves.com/news/former-flying-fijian-naikatini-ready-for-seattle-opportunity
    105. 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. 📰: t.co/sWjV9cDnEQ t.co/QafmYgDpMQ" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 via Twitter.
    106. "Toronto Arrows Sign Jack Evans". DJ Coil Rugby. November 7, 2018.
    107. "Toronto Arrows Sign Uruguay Fullback Gastón Mieres". DJ Coil Rugby. November 7, 2018.
    108. "Toronto Arrows Sign New Zealand Prop Morgan Mitchell". DJ Coil Rugby. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
    109. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/20/manawatu-flyhalf-malcolm-among-new-arrows-signings/
    110. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/03/dan-moor-signs-for-toronto-arrows/
    111. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/11/moonlight-headlines-13-new-arrows-signings/
    112. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/12/11/moonlight-headlines-13-new-arrows-signings/
    113. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/10/31/jake-christmann-leaves-raptors-for-warriors/
    114. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2019/01/17/gannon-moore-to-join-utah-warriors/
    115. http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/11/06/utah-signs-brazil-flyhalf-josh-reeves/
    116. "Paul Lasike Joining Harlequins". This Is American Rugby. 31 July 2018.
    117. "Kurt Becomes Latest Knight Signing". Doncaster Knights. 25 August 2018.
    118. "USA international Tameilau heading to Glasgow next season". Glasgow Warriors. 22 May 2018.
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