List of 2024–25 Super Rugby transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving Super Rugby teams before or during 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Blues

Main article: Blues (Super Rugby)

Players in Ben Ake from Auckland[1] Beauden Barrett returned from Toyota Verblitz[1] Cam Christie from North Harbour[1] James Mullan from Crusaders[1] Reon Paul from Bay of Plenty[1] Payton Spencer from Auckland[1] Xavi Taele from Auckland[1] Nathaniel Pole promoted from academy, short-term[2] Tristyn Cook from North Harbour short-term[3] Bryn Gordon from North Harbour short-term[4] Hamdahn Tuipulotu from Southland short-term[5]

Players out Kade Banks to Hurricanes[1] Lucas Cashmore to Hurricanes[1] Bryce Heem injured[1] Akira Ioane to Hanazono Kintetsu Liners[1] Rob Rush to New Zealand Sevens[1] Caleb Tangitau to Highlanders[1] James Thompson to Chiefs[1] Soane Vikena to Highlanders[1]

Brumbies

Main article: ACT Brumbies

Players in Tevita Alatini promoted from academy[6] David Feliuai from Melbourne Rebels[6] Lachlan Hooper promoted from academy[6] Kadin Pritchard promoted from academy[6] Tuaina Taii Tualima from Melbourne Rebels[6] Shane Wilcox promoted from academy[6] Feao Fotuaika from Lyon[7] Lington Ieli promoted from academy, short-term[8] Judah Saumaisue from Melbourne Rebels Academy (short-term)[8]

Players out Jahrome Brown to Chiefs[6] Fred Kaihea released[6] Sefo Kautai to Highlanders[6] Ed Kennedy retired[6] Connal McInerney to New England Free Jacks[6] Darcy Swain to Western Force[6] Tamati Tua to Exeter Chiefs[6]

Chiefs

Main article: Chiefs (Super Rugby)

Players in Jahrome Brown from Brumbies[9] Leroy Carter from Bay of Plenty[9] Brodie McAlister from Crusaders[9] Fiti Sa from Taranaki[9] Manasa Mataele from Crusaders short-term[10] James Thompson from Blues short-term[11]

Players out Hamilton Burr returned to Waikato[9] Tom Florence to Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi[9] Josh Ioane to Connacht[9] Kauvaka Kaivelata to Kobelco Kobe Steelers[9] Peniasi Malimali to Counties Manukau[9] Mills Sanerivi to Moana Pasifika[9] Tyrone Thompson to Newcastle Knights[9]

Crusaders

Main article: Crusaders (rugby union)

Players in Braydon Ennor returned from injury[12] James O'Connor from Queensland Reds[12] Kyle Preston from Wellington[12] Xavier Saifoloi from Waikato[12] Aki Tuivailala from Waikato[12] Manumaua Letiu promoted from academy, short-term[13] Sam Matenga from Tasman short-term[13] Matt Moulds from Northland short-term[4]

Players out Toby Arnold retired[12] Fergus Burke to Saracens[12] Ryan Crotty retired[12] Owen Franks retired[12] Zach Gallagher to Hurricanes[12] Leigh Halfpenny to Harlequins[12] Willi Heinz retired[12] Riley Hohepa to Hurricanes[12] Quentin MacDonald returned to Tasman[12] Manasa Mataele to Chiefs[12] Brodie McAlister to Chiefs[12] Joe Moody retired[12] James Mullan to Blues[12] Heremaia Murray to Queensland Reds[12] Taine Robinson to Highlanders[12] Jone Rova to Hurricanes[12]

Drua

Main article: Fijian Drua

Players in Vuate Karawalevu from NSW Waratahs[14] Ponepati Loganimasi from Fiji Sevens[14] Peni Ravai from Queensland Reds[14] Inia Tabuavou from Racing 92[14] Joseva Tamani from Colomiers[14] Isoa Tuwai promoted from development squad, short-term[15] Leone Nawai from Taranaki short-term[16]

Players out Jone Koroiduadua to New England Free Jacks[14] Michael Naitokani released[14] Moses Sorovi released[14] Apisalome Vota released[14] Waqa Nalaga to Otago[17]

Force

Main article: Western Force

Players in Nick Champion de Crespigny from Castres[18] Nic Dolly from Leicester Tigers[18] Vaiolini Ekuasi from Melbourne Rebels[18] Mac Grealy from Queensland Reds[18] Harry Johnson-Holmes from NSW Waratahs[18] Kane Koteka returned from suspension[18] Brandon Paenga-Amosa from Montpellier[18] Divad Palu from Melbourne Rebels[18] Doug Phillipson promoted from academy[18] Dylan Pietsch from NSW Waratahs[18] Matt Proctor from Melbourne Rebels[18] Henry Robertson returned from injury[18] Tom Robertson returned from sabbatical[18] Darcy Swain from Brumbies[18] Josh Thompson from West Harbour[18] Sio Tomkinson from Dragons[18] Mitch Watts from Randwick[18] Joshua Smith from Hawke's Bay short-term[19] Tom Osborne from Harlequins short-term[20] Coby Miln from Warringah short-term[21]

Players out Siosifa Amone to NSW Waratahs[18] Tim Anstee to RFC Los Angeles[18] Josh Bartlett to Highlanders[18] Ollie Callan released[18] Ollie Cummins to Agen[18] Nikolai Foliaki to New Orleans Gold[18] Tom Franklin to Pau[18] Ben Funnell returned to Canterbury[18] Charlie Hancock released[18] Joel Hintz returned to Hawke's Bay[18] Feleti Kaitu'u to Racing 92[18] Felix Kalapu to NSW Waratahs[18] Santiago Medrano to Vannes[18] Titi Nofoagatotoa released[18] Henry O'Donnell to NSW Waratahs[18] Campbell Parata to Tasman[18] Ian Prior released[18] Izack Rodda to Provence[18] Sam Spink to Saracens[18] Chase Tiatia to Secom Rugguts[18] Angus Wagner released[18] Michael Wells retired[18]

Highlanders

Main article: Highlanders (rugby union)

Players in Josh Bartlett from Western Force[22] TK Howden from Hurricanes[22] Sefo Kautai from Brumbies[22] Veveni Lasaqa from Hurricanes[22] Michael Manson from Utah Warriors[22] Lui Naeata from Otago[22] Taine Robinson from Crusaders[22] Caleb Tangitau from Blues[22] Thomas Umaga-Jensen returned from injury[22] Soane Vikena from Blues[22] Josh Whaanga from Otago[22] Adam Lennox from Taranaki short-term[23] Michael Loft from Taranaki short-term[23] Tai Cribb from Waikato short-term[24] Taniela Filimone from Manawatu short-term[24]

Players out Jermaine Ainsley to Lyon[22] Martín Bogado to Oyonnax[22] Connor Garden-Bachop deceased[22] Billy Harmon to Yokohama Canon Eagles[22] Max Hicks to Perpignan[22] Ricky Jackson released[22] Ayden Johnstone to Waikato[22] Pari Pari Parkinson to Green Rockets Tokatsu[22] Rhys Patchell to Green Rockets Tokatsu[22] Hugo Plummer to Hurricanes[22] Tom Sanders injured[22] Josh Timu injured[22] Will Tucker to Hurricanes[22] Solomone Tukuafu to Biarritz[22] Matt Whaanga to Southland[22]

Hurricanes

Main article: Hurricanes (rugby union)

Players in Tom Allen from Hawke's Bay[25] Kade Banks from Blues[25] Lucas Cashmore from Blues[25] Tjay Clarke from Wellington[25] Ere Enari from Moana Pasifika[25] Fehi Fineanganofo from Bay of Plenty[25] Zach Gallagher from Crusaders[25] Riley Hohepa from Crusaders[25] Arese Poliko from Taranaki[25] Will Tucker from Highlanders[25] Callum Harkin from Wellington short-term[26] Hugo Plummer from Highlanders short-term[26] Jone Rova from Crusaders short-term[27] Nic Souchon from Southland short-term[27]

Players out Jordie Barrett to Leinster[25] Ben Grant to NSW Waratahs[25] TK Howden to Highlanders[25] Richard Judd to San Diego Legion[25] Kianu Kereru-Symes to Urayasu D-Rocks[25] Veveni Lasaqa to Highlanders[25] Josh Moorby to Montpellier[25] Aidan Morgan to Ulster[25] James O'Reilly released[25] TJ Perenara to Black Rams Tokyo[25] Salesi Rayasi to Vannes[25] Justin Sangster to Shizuoka Blue Revs[25] James Tucker to Yakult Levins Toda[25]

Moana Pasifika

Main article: Moana Pasifika

Players in Solomon Alaimalo from Wests Tigers[28] Chris Apoua from Northland[28] Pone Fa'amausili from Melbourne Rebels[28] Losi Filipo from Wellington[28] Jackson Garden-Bachop from Wellington[28] Patrick Pellegrini from Coventry[28] Ardie Savea from Kobelco Kobe Steelers[28] Tito Tuipulotu from Auckland[28] Tuna Tuitama from Samoa Sevens[28] Tevita Ofa from Counties Manukau[29] Feleti Sae-Taʻufoʻou from Manawatu short-term[30]} Mills Sanerivi from Chiefs short-term[30] Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa from Southland short-term[30] Monu Moli from Tasman short-term[31]

Players out Nigel Ah Wong to Auckland[28] Suetena Asomua to Counties Manukau[28] Donald Brighouse released[28] Ere Enari to Hurricanes[28] Ivan Fepuleai released[28] Viliami Fine to Southland[28] Solomone Funaki to Dragons[28] Niko Jones returned to Auckland[28] Sekope Kepu retired[28] Tevita Langi returned to North Harbour[28] Sateki Latu to Counties Manukau[28] Christian Leali'ifano to RFC Los Angeles[28] D'Angelo Leuila to Utah Warriors[28] Otumaka Mausia released[28] Viliami Napa'a to Tasman[28] Siaosi Nginingini returned to North Harbour[28] Jacob Norris returned to Bay of Plenty[28] Henry Taefu to Red Hurricanes Osaka[28] Anzelo Tuitavuki to Colomiers[28]

Rebels

Main article: Melbourne Rebels

Players in

Players out Lachie Anderson to Queensland Reds[32] Luke Callan to Yakult Levins Toda[32] Josh Canham to Queensland Reds[32] Filipo Daugunu to Queensland Reds[32] Ethan Dobbins to NSW Waratahs[32] Vaiolini Ekuasi to Western Force[32] Cabous Eloff released[32] Pone Fa'amausili to Moana Pasifika[32] David Feliuai to Brumbies[32] Matt Gibbon to Queensland Reds[32] Carter Gordon to Gold Coast Titans[32] Mason Gordon to Queensland Reds[32] Zac Hough released[32] Nick Jooste to San Diego Legion[32] Isaac Aedo Kailea to NSW Waratahs[32] Andrew Kellaway to NSW Waratahs[32] Josh Kemeny to Northampton Saints[32] Darby Lancaster to NSW Waratahs[32] Rob Leota to NSW Waratahs[32] Ryan Louwrens to Montpellier[32] Alex Mafi to Tokyo Sungoliath[32] Daniel Maiava to Southland[32] Jack Maunder to Agen[32] Maciu Nabolakasi released[32] Lebron Naea released[32] Divad Palu to Western Force[32] Joe Pincus released[32] Matt Proctor to Western Force[32] Lukas Ripley to NSW Waratahs[32] Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to Queensland Reds[32] Angelo Smith to NSW Waratahs[32] Jake Strachan to Aurillac[32] Sam Talakai to Glasgow Warriors[32] Tuaina Taii Tualima to Brumbies[32] Taniela Tupou to NSW Waratahs[32] James Tuttle released[32] Jordan Uelese to Montpellier[32] David Vaihu released[32] Glen Vaihu to Souths Logan Magpies[32] Brad Wilkin to San Diego Legion[32]

Reds

Main article: Queensland Reds

Players in Lachie Anderson from Melbourne Rebels[33] Josh Canham from Melbourne Rebels[33] Filipo Daugunu from Melbourne Rebels[33] Jude Gibbs from Northern Suburbs[33] Matt Gibbon from Melbourne Rebels[33] Mason Gordon from Melbourne Rebels[33] Trevor King promoted from academy[33] Will McCulloch promoted from academy[33] Dre Pakeho promoted from academy[33] Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from Melbourne Rebels[33] Heremaia Murray from Crusaders[34] Matt Brice promoted from academy, short-term[35]

Players out Connor Anderson to Chugoku Red Regulions[33] Taj Annan to Newcastle Knights[33] Floyd Aubrey to Souths Logan Magpies[33] Lawson Creighton to NSW Waratahs[33] Cormac Daly to Yokohama Canon Eagles[33] Mac Grealy to Western Force[33] James O'Connor to Crusaders[33] Jordan Petaia released[33] Peni Ravai to Fijian Drua[33] Taine Roiri released[33] Suliasi Vunivalu to La Rochelle[33]

Waratahs

Main article: New South Wales Waratahs

Players in Ale Aho from Otago[36] Siosifa Amone from Western Force[36] Adrian Brown from Warringah[36] Lawson Creighton from Queensland Reds[36] Ethan Dobbins from Melbourne Rebels[36] Ben Grant from Hurricanes[36] Clem Halaholo from Sydney University[36] James Hendren from Randwick[36] Isaac Aedo Kailea from Melbourne Rebels[36] Andrew Kellaway from Melbourne Rebels[36] Darby Lancaster from Melbourne Rebels[36] Rob Leota from Melbourne Rebels[36] Henry O'Donnell from Western Force[36] Lukas Ripley from Melbourne Rebels[36] Jackson Ropata from Southern Districts[36] Archie Saunders from Randwick[36] Angelo Smith from Melbourne Rebels[36] Joseph Sua'ali'i from Sydney Roosters[36] Leafi Talataina from Melbourne Rebels Academy[36] Taniela Tupou from Melbourne Rebels[36] Jamie Adamson from Easts[37] Felix Kalapu from Western Force short-term[38] Michael McDonald from Ulster short-term[39]

Players out Pone Fa'amausili returned to Melbourne Rebels[36] Jay Fonokalafi released[36] Theo Fourie released[36] Ned Hanigan to Provence[36] Will Harrison to Hanazono Kintetsu Liners[36] Jed Holloway to San Diego Legion[36] Archer Holz to Scarlets[36] Harry Johnson-Holmes to Western Force[36] Vuate Karawalevu to Fijian Drua[36] Harry Lloyd released[36] Sione Misiloi released[36] Mark Nawaqanitawase to Sydney Roosters[36] Izaia Perese to Leicester Tigers[36] Enrique Pieretto to Provence[36] Dylan Pietsch to Western Force[36] Lewis Ponini released[36] Tom Ross to Nice[36] Paddy Ryan returned to Black Rams Tokyo[36] Michael Scott to Houston SaberCats[36] Ned Slack-Smith released[36] Ben Sugars to RFC Los Angeles[36] Lachlan Swinton to Bordeaux[36] Hayden Thompson-Stringer to Provence[36] Sam Thomson released[36] George Thornton released[36] Mosese Tuipulotu to Edinburgh[36] Hunter Ward released[36] Harry Wilson to Dragons[36]

See also

• List of 2024–25 Premiership Rugby transfers
• List of 2024–25 United Rugby Championship transfers
• List of 2024–25 RFU Championship transfers
• List of 2024–25 Top 14 transfers
• List of 2024–25 Rugby Pro D2 transfers
• List of 2024–25 Major League Rugby transfers
• SANZAAR
• Super Rugby franchise areas

References

1. "We're ready to take the handbrake off". Blues (Press release). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
2. "Tu'ungafasi marks 150th cap". Blues (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
3. "Team naming for Brumbies". Blues (Press release). 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
4. "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Blues vs. Crusaders". SANZAAR. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
5. "Our team to face the Crusaders". Blues (Press release). 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
6. "ACT Brumbies announce 36-player squad for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
7. "Experienced prop Fotuaika signs for ACT Brumbies". ACT Brumbies (Press release). 4 December 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
8. "Six Brumbies in line for debut against Fijian Drua in Suva". ACT Brumbies (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
9. "Gallagher Chiefs name cohesive 2025 squad" (Press release). Chiefs. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
10. "Taukei'aho to make long-awaited return at rugby and rhythms spectacular". Chiefs (Press release). 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
11. "Thompson to debut in Pukekohe showdown". Chiefs (Press release). 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
12. "2025 Crusaders squad announced" (Press release). Crusaders. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
13. "Ready for Season Opener: Round One Team Naming v Hurricanes". Crusaders (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
14. "Fijian Drua unveil 2025 squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
15. "Three newcomers called up for first 2025 matchday 23". Fijian Drua (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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17. "Media statement on Waqa Nalaga". Fijian Drua (Press release). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
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20. "Harlequins prop Osborne signs with Force as injury cover". Western Force (Press release). 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
21. "Koteka to make long-awaited return away to Crusaders". Western Force (Press release). 12 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
22. "Highlanders name squad for 2025 DHL Super Rugby competition" (Press release). Highlanders. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
23. "Highlanders announce team to travel to Canberra to play the ACT Brumbies". Highlanders (Press release). 26 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
24. "Highlanders team to play the Fijian Drua". Highlanders (Press release). 9 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
25. "Game Readiness and Maturity Key in 2025 Hurricanes Squad". Hurricanes (Press release). 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
26. "Hurricanes team named to play the Crusaders in opening round". Hurricanes (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
27. "Ruben Love returns to start against Moana Pasifika for Round 4". Hurricanes (Press release). 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
28. "Moana Pasifika name squad for 2025". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
29. @moanapasifika (20 January 2025). "Tevita Ofa secured for the remainder of '25 replacing the injured Neria Fomai". Retrieved 20 January 2025 – via Instagram.
30. "Moana Pasifika name eight debutants for first match against Force". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
31. "Julian Savea returns for Moana Pasifika clash in Pukekohe". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
32. "Rugby Australia statement regarding Melbourne Rebels". 30 May 2024.
33. "Queensland Reds Announce squad for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
34. "Heremaia Murray Signs for Queensland Reds" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
35. "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Reds vs. Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
36. "The wait is over - The 2025 NSW Waratahs Squad is officially here and ready to support" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
37. "NSW Waratahs Sign Shute Shield Premiership Winning Player". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
38. "NSW Waratahs Make Three Changes to Starting Side to Play the Western Force". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
39. "Langi Gleeson Returns to NSW Waratahs Starting XV for ACT Brumbies Derby". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 19 March 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.