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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. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Jake brings Bok lock back to Bulls". SA Rugby Mag. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Springboks star Handre Pollard's shock United Rugby Championship move confirmed". Planet Rugby. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Bernard van der Linde: Bulls scrum-half to join Bath next season". BBC Sport. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Cheetahs snap up Bulls prop". Rugby 365. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Ioan Lloyd: Wales fly-half set to leave Scarlets for Cardiff". BBC Sport. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Taine Basham: Cardiff sign Wales back-row for 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Dragons announce signing of 'talented' Wales international from rivals". Wales Online. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  9. ^ a b c "Edinburgh sign two Scottish qualified props from English and Welsh sides". Planet Rugby. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  10. ^ a b "JJ Hanrahan signs two-year contract with Munster". The Irish Examiner. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Dillon Lewis: Wales prop Lewis to leave Harlequins for Dragons". BBC Sport. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  12. ^ "Welsh club bring back 'freak of nature' from England in statement signing". Wales Online. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  13. ^ a b James, Ben (9 April 2025). "Welsh club bring back two young internationals from England". Wales Online. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  14. ^ "Dragon News : Prop DKG signs senior Dragons deal". Dragons RFC. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Welsh-qualified lock Levi Douglas to join URC strugglers next season". Rugby Pass. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Dan Lydiate: Dragons, Wales and Lions flanker announces retirement". BBC Sport. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  17. ^ a b Cassidy, Peter (9 April 2025). "Scotland international Dylan Richardson joins Edinburgh on two-year-deal". STV News. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  18. ^ "Jamie Ritchie signs for Perpignan". The Offside Line. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Dave Cherry's move to France is announced". The Offside Line. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  20. ^ "Duncan Munn signs first pro contract with Glasgow Warriors". Taling Rugby Union. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  21. ^ a b "Glasgow Warriors sign Scarlets second-rower Alex Craig". Scotland Rugby News. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  22. ^ "Tom Jordan: Glasgow Warriors back to join Bristol Bears". BBC Sport. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  23. ^ "Henco Venter to leave Glasgow Warriors at end of season". The Offside Line. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  24. ^ "'Huge potential' - Saints confirm signing of Glasgow Warriors wing". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  25. ^ "Larmour, Slimani & Gunne Sign New Contracts With Leinster". IRFU.ie. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  26. ^ a b "James Lowe and Jamie Osborne pen new deal as Leinster continue contracts process". Independent.ie. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  27. ^ a b "Lowe latest to sign new deal with Leinster". RTE.ie. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  28. ^ "Leinster Announce New Deal For O'Brien, McKee & Cooney". irishrugby.ie. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  29. ^ "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.
  30. ^ "RG Snyman pens new Leinster deal after stunning first season since controversial Munster move". Independent.ie. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  31. ^ "Rieko Ioane to join Leinster in bombshell move". Rugby Pass. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  32. ^ Thornley, Gerry (15 April 2024). "Jordie Barrett will join Leinster on short-term contract next December". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  33. ^ a b c d "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.
  34. ^ "'A real statement of ambition' - Gloucester Rugby confirm signing of Irish international Ross Byrne". Gloucesteshire Live. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  35. ^ "Cian Healy: Retiring Irish prop grateful for 10 extra years after neck injury". BBC Sport. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  36. ^ "Sale Sharks confirm signing of 'collision king' Marius Louw". Rugby Pass. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  37. ^ a b "Sharks reveal new signing". SA Rugby Mag. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  38. ^ "Irish-qualified Kelly to join Munster next season". RTE. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  39. ^ "Ireland's O'Mahony happy to bow out on his terms". BBC Sport. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  40. ^ "Conor Murray to depart Munster Rugby at end of season". Munster Rugby. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  41. ^ "Ryan Smith: Queensland Reds lock to join Ospreys for next season". BBC Sport. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  42. ^ "Changing roles for Ospreys duo Morgan and Tipuric". BBC Sport. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  43. ^ "Hawkins to depart Exeter Chiefs for move back to Wales". Ivybridge Today. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  44. ^ a b c d e "Scarlets confirm players who will be leaving the club at the end of the season". Scarlets Rugby. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  45. ^ a b "Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals". Rugby Pass. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  46. ^ "Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition". Rugby Pass. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  47. ^ "Springbok Cobus Reinach agrees South Africa homecoming". Rugby Pass. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  48. ^ "Springbok departs URC for Top 14 for 'life-changing opportunity'". Rugby Dump. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  49. ^ "Stormers prop to end incredible career". SA Rugby Mag. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  50. ^ "Gloucester sign Ben Loader from Stormers". Rugby Pass. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  51. ^ "South African talent joins Exeter Chiefs". Exeter Today. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  52. ^ "Ulster announce signing of South African number eight Juarno Augustus". The Irish News. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  53. ^ 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.
  54. ^ "Ireland lock Kieran Treadwell secures Premiership return". Rugby Pass. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  55. ^ "Cooney to leave Ulster for France at end of season". RTE. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  56. ^ "Ulster Rugby: Flanker Reuben Crothers to retire at end of season". BBC Sport. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  57. ^ 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.
  58. ^ Vickers, Tom (8 April 2025). "'Rave reviews' - Saints confirm signing of Italy prop Fischetti". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
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