List of 2019–20 Pro14 transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Pro14 rugby union teams between the end of the 2018–19 season and 12 March 2020. Unlike in previous seasons where the bulk of player transfers occurred between seasons, a large number of player transfers instead took place mid-season due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.[1]

Benetton[edit]

Main article: Benetton Rugby

Cardiff Blues[edit]

Main article: Cardiff Blues

Cheetahs[edit]

Main article: Cheetahs (rugby union)

Connacht[edit]

Main article: Connacht Rugby

Dragons[edit]

Main article: Dragons (rugby union)

Edinburgh[edit]

Main article: Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors[edit]

Main article: Glasgow Warriors

Leinster[edit]

Main article: Leinster Rugby

Munster[edit]

Main article: Munster Rugby

Ospreys[edit]

Main article: Ospreys (rugby union)

Scarlets[edit]

Main article: Scarlets

Southern Kings[edit]

Main article: Southern Kings

Ulster[edit]

Main article: Ulster Rugby

Zebre[edit]

Main article: Zebre

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  30. ^ "Ben Jones Signs". Pontypridd RFC. 17 June 2019.
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  40. ^ "Craig Barry signs three year contract" (Press release). Cheetahs. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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  45. ^ "[Officiel] Le sud-africain Nico Lee rejoint le CAB pour 2 ans". Allez Brive Rugby (in French). 10 July 2019.
  46. ^ "Squad: Tafel Lager Griquas". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  47. ^ "Big season looms for Shield holders". New Zealand Rugby. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
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  49. ^ "Squad: Border". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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  56. ^ "First end-of-season departure confirmed by Gloucester Rugby as prop agrees to join Connacht". Gloucestershire Live. 15 January 2019.
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  59. ^ a b "Connacht sign prop Rory Burke as Kerins becomes latest Academy graduate". Connacht Rugby. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  60. ^ "Connacht Rugby announce signing of Australian winger John Porch". Connacht Rugby. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  61. ^ "Marmion out for 3-4 weeks as depleted Connacht prepare for Montpellier". The42. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
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  63. ^ "Worcester Warriors: Connacht prop Conor Carey signs for Premiership club". BBC Sport. 5 February 2019.
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  65. ^ "James Cannon to join Ealing Trailfinders from Connacht". Ealing Trailfinders. 25 April 2019.
  66. ^ "Connacht prop O'Donnell joins Japanese Super Rugby outfit". The42. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  67. ^ "Connolly joins the Nottingham back-row". Nottingham R.F.C. 12 July 2019.
  68. ^ "James Mitchell: Northampton Saints sign former Connacht scrum-half". BBC Sport. 3 September 2019.
  69. ^ "Reigning champions Cork Con edge Munster derby and new boys run Terenure close as AIL kicks off in style". The42. 5 October 2019.
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  73. ^ "Jack Cosgrove: Prop joins Dragons from Worcester". BBC Sport. 4 June 2019.
  74. ^ "Tom Griffiths: Centre joins Dragons from Saracens". BBC Sport. 20 June 2019.
  75. ^ "Luke Baldwin: Worcester scrum-half joins Dragons on loan". BBC Sport. 4 July 2019.
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  78. ^ "Dragons speedster Dyer signs first pro deal". South Wales Argus. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.