List of 2018–19 Premiership Rugby transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Premiership Rugby teams before or during the 2018–19 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Premiership during the 2017–18 season. Bristol Bears won promotion to the Premiership from the 2018–19 season,[1] whilst London Irish were relegated to the RFU Championship from the 2018–19 season.[2]

Bath[edit]

Main article: Bath Rugby

Bristol Bears[edit]

Main article: Bristol Bears

Exeter Chiefs[edit]

Main article: Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester[edit]

Main article: Gloucester Rugby

Harlequins[edit]

Main article: Harlequin F.C.

Leicester Tigers[edit]

Main article: Leicester Tigers

Newcastle Falcons[edit]

Main article: Newcastle Falcons

Northampton Saints[edit]

Main article: Northampton Saints

Sale Sharks[edit]

Main article: Sale Sharks

Saracens[edit]

Main article: Saracens F.C.

Wasps[edit]

Main article: Wasps RFC

Worcester Warriors[edit]

Main article: Worcester Warriors

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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