List of 2018–19 Super Rugby transfers (South Africa)
This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2018 or 2019 are listed here, regardless of when it occurred. Future-dated transfers are only included if confirmed by the player or his agent, his former team or his new team.
Bulls
[edit]Lions
[edit]Sharks
[edit]Stormers
[edit]See also
[edit]- List of 2018–19 Premiership Rugby transfers
- List of 2018–19 Pro14 transfers
- List of 2018–19 Top 14 transfers
- List of 2018–19 RFU Championship transfers
- SANZAAR
- Super Rugby franchise areas
References
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- ^ a b c d e f "Established Springboks to continue careers with Blue Bulls" (Press release). Bulls. 31 August 2015. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "South African prop Schoeman joins Edinburgh" (Press release). Edinburgh Rugby. 5 April 2018. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
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- ^ "Cornal Hendricks to join the Vodacom Bulls" (Press release). Bulls. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Emirates Lions". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
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- ^ "Bath Rugby sign van Rooyen" (Press release). Bath Rugby. 6 August 2018. Archived from the original on 6 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ @LionsRugbyCo (17 August 2018). "The Lions Rugby Company would like to announce that prop Danie Mienie has joined our ranks. Mienie joins us from French Top 14 club Toulouse where he made 15 appearances. #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 August 2018 – via Twitter.
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- ^ a b c d e f g h @LionsRugbyCo (16 August 2018). "The following Lions Rugby Company players have all put pen to paper to stay on: @Madoshtambwe14_ Shaun Reynolds Johannes Jonker Len Massyn Jacobie Adriaanse @stizzle101 Rhyno Herbst Robert Kruger #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 August 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f @LionsRugbyCo (15 August 2018). "The Lions Rugby Company would like to confirm that the following players have all re-signed with the Lions: @Skosan14 Dillon Smit @SmithKwagga @AndriesC_Lions @R_Combrinck15 @Dy1Smith #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 August 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f @LionsRugbyCo (14 August 2018). "The Lions Rugby Company is happy to announce that the following players have extended their contracts with the Lions: @WarrenWhiteley @M_marxi2 @rosscronje9 @aphiweQ04 @cylebrink @Marvin_Orie #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 August 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Lock Andries Ferreira joins Hurricanes" (Press release). Hurricanes. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "Springbok lock Franco Mostert joins Gloucester Rugby" (Press release). Gloucester Rugby. 30 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ a b @LionsRugbyCo (8 January 2019). "The Lions Rugby Company welcomes lock Stephan Lewies as he joins the Emirates Lions for Vodacom Super Rugby 2019. Lewies started training with the Super Rugby squad this week. #LionsPride" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 January 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Wilhelm says his goodbyes" (Press release). Exeter Chiefs. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d e @LionsRugbyCo (15 August 2018). "The following players have all been signed by the Lions Rugby Company: @nicgroom @marnusschoeman (Effective 01 November 2018) @LourensMakou @HaroldVorster Sylvian Mahuza @Hacjivah #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 August 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby confirm the signing of Springbok back row forward Jaco Kriel" (Press release). Gloucester Rugby. 30 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 May 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ a b @LionsRugbyCo (3 April 2018). "The Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. today announced the signing of Nicholas Groom. Due to injury and depth Groom will join the Company from 31 March 2018 until 31 October 2019" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 April 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jansen van Vuren joins SA Rugby Sevens squad" (Press release). South African Rugby Union. 9 October 2018. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Ross Cronjé commits to Lions". Planet Rugby. 10 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ "Skorbinski bids Pumas farewell". Lowvelder. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ a b @LionsRugbyCo (13 August 2018). "The Lions Rugby Company can confirm that @jantjies_elton and @13LionelMapoe14 have both extended their contracts with the Lions for another year. Both are currently training with the Springboks. #LetsUnite" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 August 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Sale Sharks sign Rohan Janse Van Rensburg" (Press release). Sale Sharks. 26 June 2018. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ @LionsRugbyCo (28 February 2019). "Team Announcement: @emirates Lions vs Vodacom Bulls #LionsPride #LIOvBUL" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 March 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "New coaching structures" (Press release). Lions Rugby. 3 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Late Lions shock as coach Swys de Bruin heads home". Sport24.co.za. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Cell C Sharks squad announced" (Press release). Sharks. 25 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Cell C Sharks". Sharks. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Thomas du Toit commits to the Cell C Sharks" (Press release). Sharks. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (5 December 2017). "As we head into Christmas, we are proud to announce the players who have committed to the @CellC Sharks programme over the next few years! First up is Mzamo Majola, who we are proud to have with us until 2020. #OurSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (14 December 2017). "Today's advent calendar reveals that prop, John-Hubert Meyer, will be with the @CellC Sharks until 2020! #OurSharksForever" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Coenie signs for the Sharks". SuperSport. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "TJ Perenara returns to lead Hurricanes against the Blues" (Press release). Hurricanes. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tour Squad to Singapore". Sharks Rugby (Press release). 12 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Building for 2017 and Beyond" (Press release). Sharks. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (6 December 2017). "We're proud to announce that Akker van der Merwe will be with us until 2019! #OurSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby confirm the signing of hooker Franco Marais" (Press release). Gloucester Rugby. 21 March 2018. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Action returns to Durban" (Press release). Sharks. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Match Centre - Sanzar Sharks vs. Hurricanes". SANZAR. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (23 December 2017). "Today's Advent Calendar reveals that @ruan5botha, lock for the @CellC Sharks, has signed with #OurSharks until 2019! Looking forward to having him on our journey! #OurSharksForever #NextGenSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ @TheSharksZA (15 December 2017). "Friday's advent calendar reveals that lock and flank, @Dros21 will be with the @CellC Sharks until 2019! #OurSharksForever #NextGenSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Reinforcement at lock" (Press release). Sharks. 18 September 2017. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Prodigious Talents Commit To The Cell C Sharks" (Press release). Sharks. 26 May 2016. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (16 December 2017). "Tyler Paul has signed with #OurSharks going into next year and until 2020! He makes a welcome addition to our squad, and our signing advent calendar!" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (11 December 2017). "Our next advent calendar announcement is that Wian Vosloo has signed with #OurSharks until 2019!" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Daniel calls time on his rugby career" (Press release). Sharks. 18 April 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (17 December 2017). "This Monday's Advent calendar reveal brings his dynamic distribution back to the Cell C Sharks going into 2018- We're proud to have Louis Schreuder join us on #OurSharks Journey!" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (8 December 2017). "Our fourth advent calendar announcement is that @CellC Shark scrum-half, Cameron Wright, will be with us until 2019! We're looking forward to his future with us! #OurSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ @TheSharksZA (26 July 2018). "The @CellC Sharks would like to wish a legend of the game and nippy Scrumhalf, @MichaelClaasse9, a happy farewell! Thank you for your contribution to #OurSharks over the years and all the best in your future ventures. #OurSharksForever" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 July 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "NTTコミュニケーションズシャイニングアークス、2018年度 追加入団選手・スタッフのお知らせ" (Press release) (in Japanese). Top League. 1 August 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (21 December 2017). "As we head into the last couple days of our Advent Calendar, we're proud to announce that Lukhanyo Am will be a part of #OurSharks setup until 2019! #OurSharksForever #NextGenSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (15 December 2017). "As we head into the last 10 days of our Advent Calendar, we're proud to announce that dynamic centre, Marius Louw, will be in Durban as part of #OurSharks setup for the next few seasons!" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Isuzu Southern Kings Name Touring Squad" (Press release). Southern Kings. 24 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Johan Deysel, le joker de Colomiers, est déjà en pleine forme" (Press release) (in French). La Depeche. 28 September 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (24 December 2017). "We're excited to announce that today's Advent Calendar reveals that Sbu Nkosi will be with the @CellC Sharks until 2020! Proud to have him on board! #OurSharksForever #NextGenSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (11 December 2017). "Today's advent calendar reveals that Rhyno Smith will be with the @CellC Sharks until 2019!" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @TheSharksZA (7 December 2017). "As we head into the second day of our Advent signing calendar, we are proud to announce another young prospect who has committed to the Cell C Sharks programme over the next few years! #OurSharks" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2017 – via Twitter.
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- ^ a b c d e f "Bok trio commit to WP Rugby until 2019" (Press release). Stormers. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
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- ^ "Janse van Rensburg heading back to France" (Press release). Stormers. 1 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 June 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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- ^ "Three new faces for DHL Stormers" (Press release). Stormers. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "2018/19 Guinness PRO14 Squad". Southern Kings. 27 August 2018. Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Kitshoff to lead Stormers against Lions" (Press release). Stormers. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b c "DHL Stormers trio released to play in Europe" (Press release). Stormers. 8 June 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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