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This is a list of player transfers involving United Rugby Championship teams before or during 2025–26 season.

Benetton

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Main article: Benetton Rugby

Bulls

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Main article: Bulls (rugby union)

Cardiff

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Main article: Cardiff Rugby

Connacht

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Main article: Connacht Rugby

Dragons

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Main article: Dragons RFC

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

Lions

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Main article: Lions (United Rugby Championship)

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

Sharks

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Main article: Sharks (rugby union)

Stormers

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Main article: Stormers

Ulster

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Main article: Ulster Rugby

Zebre Parma

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Main article: Zebre Parma


See also

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References

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  1. ^ Palma, Francesco (5 May 2025). "Rugby - Benetton: ufficiale l'arrivo di un nuovo terza linea" [Benetton: the arrival of a new third line is official]. On Rugby (in Italian). Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Jadin Kingi è ufficialmente un leone" [Jadin Kingi becomes officially a lion]. Benetton Rugby (in Italian). 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Exclu Midol. Juan Ignacio Brex jouera à Toulon l'an prochain" [Transfers. Top 14 – Excludes Midol. Juan Ignacio Brex (Benetton Treviso) has signed with Toulon for next year]. Rugbyrama.fr. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Lautaro Bazán Vélez Leaves Benetton for Sevens Pastures". Americas Rugby News. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "SONO 7 I LEONI CHE SALUTERANNO IL BENETTON RUGBY". Benetton Rugby.it. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Agustin Creevy retires". X. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Jake brings Bok lock back to Bulls". SA Rugby Mag. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Springboks star Handre Pollard's shock United Rugby Championship move confirmed". Planet Rugby. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Jake White confirms Jan Serfontein's Bulls return as Handré Pollard and Co to mount fresh URC title bid". The Mercury. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Jake White officially confirms two more Springboks signings as Bulls look to close the Leinster gap". Planet Rugby. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Bernard van der Linde: Bulls scrum-half to join Bath next season". BBC Sport. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Cheetahs snap up Bulls prop". Rugby 365. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b "Ioan Lloyd: Wales fly-half set to leave Scarlets for Cardiff". BBC Sport. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  14. ^ a b "Taine Basham: Cardiff sign Wales back-row for 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  15. ^ a b c d "Cardiff sign test props Sebastian and Wainwright". BBC Sport. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  16. ^ a b "George Nott: Cardiff sign lock from Dragons". BBC Sport. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Dragons announce signing of 'talented' Wales international from rivals". Wales Online. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  18. ^ a b c "Edinburgh sign two Scottish qualified props from English and Welsh sides". Planet Rugby. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  19. ^ a b "Tinus de Beer: Dragons sign fly-half from Cardiff". BBC Sport. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Wales second-row Seb Davies switches Welsh URC sides". Rugby Pass. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  21. ^ a b c d e Jones, John (22 May 2025). "Nine players leave Cardiff as legend departs and Wales star left without club". Wales Online. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  22. ^ "Connacht sign one-time All Black hopeful Sam Gilbert as uncertainty surrounds Puma star Santiago Cordero". www.independent.ie. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  23. ^ a b c "Devine, Treacy and West sign Pro contracts". Connacht Rugby. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  24. ^ "JJ Hanrahan signs two-year contract with Munster". The Irish Examiner. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  25. ^ a b "Munster sign Connacht wing Andrew Smith on one-year deal". Irish Examiner. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  26. ^ a b "Irish Rugby | Cordero, Oliver, And O'Conor To Leave Connacht". Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  27. ^ a b "Edinburgh sign utility-back Piers O'Connor". The Offside Line. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  28. ^ "Dillon Lewis: Wales prop Lewis to leave Harlequins for Dragons". BBC Sport. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  29. ^ "Welsh club bring back 'freak of nature' from England in statement signing". Wales Online. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  30. ^ a b James, Ben (9 April 2025). "Welsh club bring back two young internationals from England". Wales Online. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  31. ^ "Dragon News : Prop DKG signs senior Dragons deal". Dragons RFC. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  32. ^ "Welsh-qualified lock Levi Douglas to join URC strugglers next season". Rugby Pass. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  33. ^ "Dragons sign Tonga wing Fine Inisi for next season". BBC Sport. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  34. ^ "Wyn Jones: Wales prop joins Dragons from Harlequins". BBC Sport. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  35. ^ a b "Explosive Tongan centre Fetuli Paea switches URC clubs". www.rugbypass.com. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  36. ^ "Dan Lydiate: Dragons, Wales and Lions flanker announces retirement". BBC Sport. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  37. ^ a b "Scrum-half Dane Blacker 'excited' to return to Scarlets". BBC Sport. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  38. ^ "2025/26 squad announcement - Coventry Rugby takes the next step". Coventry Rugby. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  39. ^ "URC: Dragons fly-half Will Reed leaves early for Worcester". South Wales Argus. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  40. ^ a b c d e f g h "Dragon News : Dragons announce 24/25 player departures". Dragons. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  41. ^ "Centre Wilson Leaves Dragons". Dragons News. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  42. ^ a b Cassidy, Peter (9 April 2025). "Scotland international Dylan Richardson joins Edinburgh on two-year-deal". STV News. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  43. ^ a b Barnes, David (7 May 2025). "Edinburgh boost wing depth with double-signing". Scottish Rugby News from The Offside Line. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  44. ^ a b Barnes, David (23 May 2025). "Edinburgh sign two more Scotland-qualified prospects". Scottish Rugby News from The Offside Line. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  45. ^ "Jamie Ritchie signs for Perpignan". The Offside Line. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  46. ^ "Dave Cherry's move to France is announced". The Offside Line. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  47. ^ "Matt Scott announces his retirement". The Offside Line. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  48. ^ a b c d e f g h "2024/25 leavers announced". Edinburgh Rugby. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  49. ^ "Duncan Munn signs first pro contract with Glasgow Warriors". Taling Rugby Union. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  50. ^ a b "Glasgow Warriors sign Scarlets second-rower Alex Craig". Scotland Rugby News. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  51. ^ Barnes, David (15 May 2025). "Glasgow Warriors announce the recruitment of Charlie Savala". Scottish Rugby News from The Offside Line. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  52. ^ "Tom Jordan: Glasgow Warriors back to join Bristol Bears". BBC Sport. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  53. ^ "Henco Venter to leave Glasgow Warriors at end of season". The Offside Line. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  54. ^ "'Huge potential' - Saints confirm signing of Glasgow Warriors wing". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  55. ^ Evely, John (30 April 2025). "Gloucester Rugby confirm the signing of 'highly rated' number eight". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  56. ^ a b c d e "Eight players to leave Glasgow Warriors at end of season". Glasgow Warriors. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  57. ^ Mulder, Anthony De (29 May 2025). "Aidan Cross commits to Doncaster Knights next season". Doncaster Knights. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  58. ^ "RUGBY UNION – Worcester Warriors sign Scotland under-20 prop Callum Smyth". Worcester Observer. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  59. ^ "Larmour, Slimani & Gunne Sign New Contracts With Leinster". IRFU.ie. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  60. ^ a b "James Lowe and Jamie Osborne pen new deal as Leinster continue contracts process". Independent.ie. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  61. ^ a b "Lowe latest to sign new deal with Leinster". RTE.ie. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  62. ^ "Leinster Announce New Deal For O'Brien, McKee & Cooney". irishrugby.ie. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  63. ^ "Sam Prendergast pens new deal with Leinster while Alex Usanov signs first professional contract with the province". Independent.ie. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  64. ^ "RG Snyman pens new Leinster deal after stunning first season since controversial Munster move". Independent.ie. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  65. ^ "Rieko Ioane to join Leinster in bombshell move". Rugby Pass. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  66. ^ Thornley, Gerry (15 April 2024). "Jordie Barrett will join Leinster on short-term contract next December". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  67. ^ a b "Munster: Irish province sign front-rowers Michael Milne and Lee Barron from Leinster on two-year deals". BBC Sport. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  68. ^ "'A real statement of ambition' - Gloucester Rugby confirm signing of Irish international Ross Byrne". Gloucesteshire Live. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  69. ^ "Cian Healy: Retiring Irish prop grateful for 10 extra years after neck injury". BBC Sport. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  70. ^ Nolan, Lawrence (7 May 2025). "Jordie Barrett farewelled as Leinster confirm list of nine end-of-season leavers". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  71. ^ a b c "Ulster bolster front-row reserves with two prop signings". Rugby Pass. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  72. ^ "Ulster Rugby Academy confirmed for 2025/26", Ulster Rugby, 4 June 2025
  73. ^ "Leinster leaver joins Pro D2 club, Racing 92 issue Szarzewski statement". Planet Rugby. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  74. ^ O'Connor, Rúaidhrí (11 June 2025). "'I honestly can't wait to get started' – Leinster's Rob Russell to join Ross Byrne at Gloucester next season". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  75. ^ "Sale Sharks confirm signing of 'collision king' Marius Louw". Rugby Pass. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  76. ^ a b "Sharks reveal new signing". SA Rugby Mag. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  77. ^ a b "Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan". Munster Rugby. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  78. ^ "Irish-qualified Kelly to join Munster next season". RTE. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  79. ^ "Academy Update March 2025". Munster Rugby. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  80. ^ "Academy Update March 2025". Munster Rugby. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  81. ^ "Academy Update March 2025". Munster Rugby. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  82. ^ "Academy Update March 2025". Munster Rugby. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  83. ^ "Ireland's O'Mahony happy to bow out on his terms". BBC Sport. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  84. ^ "Conor Murray to depart Munster Rugby at end of season". Munster Rugby. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  85. ^ Lewis, Simon (30 April 2025). "Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to end playing career". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  86. ^ "Kilcoyne the latest Munster veteran to retire". RTE.ie. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  87. ^ a b c d e f g "Seven Departures Confirmed For End Of Season". Munster Rugby. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  88. ^ "Patrick Campbell signs for Ealing Trailfinders". Ealing Trailfinders. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  89. ^ "Ryan Smith: Queensland Reds lock to join Ospreys for next season". BBC Sport. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  90. ^ "Changing roles for Ospreys duo Morgan and Tipuric". BBC Sport. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  91. ^ a b "Ospreys confirm 24/25 leavers list | Ospreys". www.ospreysrugby.com. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  92. ^ a b "Scarlets sign back-rower Tristan Davies from Ospreys". Scarlets. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  93. ^ "Hawkins to depart Exeter Chiefs for move back to Wales". Ivybridge Today. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  94. ^ "Jake Ball performs retirement U-turn by sealing Wales return". Rugby Pass. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  95. ^ "Ioan Jones: Scarlets sign young full-back from Gloucester". BBC Sport. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  96. ^ a b c d "Scarlets confirm players who will be leaving the club at the end of the season". Scarlets Rugby. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  97. ^ "Five signings confirmed for Season 25/26". Leicester Tigers. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  98. ^ "Lock Jones to leave Scarlets this summer". BBC Sport. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  99. ^ a b "Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals". Rugby Pass. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  100. ^ "Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition". Rugby Pass. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  101. ^ "Springbok Cobus Reinach agrees South Africa homecoming". Rugby Pass. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  102. ^ "Springbok departs URC for Top 14 for 'life-changing opportunity'". Rugby Dump. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  103. ^ "Stormers prop to end incredible career". SA Rugby Mag. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  104. ^ "Gloucester sign Ben Loader from Stormers". Rugby Pass. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  105. ^ "South African talent joins Exeter Chiefs". Exeter Today. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  106. ^ "Ulster announce signing of South African number eight Juarno Augustus". The Irish News. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  107. ^ a b McKendry, Adam (16 January 2025). "Ulster tie down three 'exciting prospects' to new deals as former lock makes return". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  108. ^ "Ulster sign Wallabies powerhouse prop in stunning transfer coup". 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  109. ^ "Ulster Rugby confirm Senior Men’s squad for 2025/26", Ulster Rugby, 22 May 2025
  110. ^ "Ireland lock Kieran Treadwell secures Premiership return". Rugby Pass. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  111. ^ "Cooney to leave Ulster for France at end of season". RTE. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  112. ^ "Ulster Rugby: Flanker Reuben Crothers to retire at end of season". BBC Sport. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  113. ^ a b c d e "Eight players set to leave Ulster at the end of the season". Belfast Telegraph. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  114. ^ "Fly-half Morgan to leave Ulster after one season", BBC Sport, 21 May 2025
  115. ^ "Francesco Ruffolo sarà un giocatore delle Zebre dalla stagione 2025/26" [Francesco Ruffolo will be a Zebre player from the 2025/26 season]. www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  116. ^ "Highly-rated Italy U20 captain David Odiase leaves France for Italian return". Rugby Pass. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  117. ^ "Giulio Bertaccini alle Zebre dalla stagione 2025/26". www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  118. ^ "Le Zebre si assicurano Albert Einstein Batista per la stagione 2025/26" [Zebre sign Albert Einstein Batista for the 2025/26 season]. www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  119. ^ Vickers, Tom (8 April 2025). "'Rave reviews' - Saints confirm signing of Italy prop Fischetti". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  120. ^ "Andrea Zambonin: Exeter sign Italy lock for 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  121. ^ "Serie A Elite: Valorugby batte il primo colpo, arriva Luca Bigi". onrugby.it. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  122. ^ a b c d e "Le Zebre salutano sette giocatori: lasciano la franchigia Gregory, Paea, Nasove, Jelic, Andreani, Bozzoni, Drago". www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved 17 May 2025.
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