List of 2020–21 Pro14 transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Pro14 rugby union teams between 12 March 2020 and the end of the 2020–21 season. 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[]

Bulls[]

The Bulls will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[24] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Cardiff Blues[]

Cheetahs[]

The Cheetahs were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were unable to compete due to travel restrictions and competed in Super Rugby Unlocked instead. They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.[24] All signings and players under contracted remained with the side or with the Free State Cheetahs for Super Rugby Unlocked or the 2020–21 Currie Cup Premier Division unless noted below.

Connacht[]

Dragons[]

Edinburgh[]

Glasgow Warriors[]

Leinster[]

Lions[]

The Lions will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[24] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Munster[]

Ospreys[]

Scarlets[]

Sharks[]

The Sharks will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[24] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Southern Kings[]

The Southern Kings were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14 season, but went into voluntary liquidation in September 2020.[244] They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.[24] All signings and players under contracted were released following liquidation.

Stormers[]

The Stormers will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.[24] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Ulster[]

Zebre[]

See also[]

References[]

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