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With the first two weeks of the 2022 Major League Rugby season now behind us many of the new signings have already made their league debuts. There remains some planned arrivals who are experiencing visa delays, and it’s hoped most will be resolved in the next month.
Below is a summary of the ins and outs across MLR. Destinations are only listed for those who have signed on with professional clubs. In most cases extended or development roster players have been left off the incoming list. Those that have made appearances already this season are included.
AUSTIN GILGRONIS
Notes: Jamie Mackintosh is on the AG coaching staff. Kurt Morath and Rodrick Waters are currently playing club rugby in Austin.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Faka’osi Pifeleti | LH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Jeffery Steele | TH | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Namatahi Waa | TH | Hawke’s Bay (NZ) | NPC |
| Campbell Robinson | LO | Pathway 404 | USA Club |
| Luke Beauchamp | FL | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Asa Carter | FL | Arkansas State | USA College |
| Casey McDermott Vai | N8 | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Ryan Louwrens | SH | Kintetsu Liners (JP) | Top League |
| Chris Mattina | CE | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Mark O’Keeffe | CE | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Julián Domínguez | WI | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Caleb Strum | WI | Alabama | USA College |
| Marcel Brache | FB | Western Force (AU) | Super Rugby |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Phil Hanson* | LH | ||
| Jamie Mackintosh | LH | retired (coach) | |
| Brendan Rams | HO/TH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Paddy (Joseph) Ryan | TH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Reegan O’Gorman | LO | New England Free Jacks | MLR |
| Moe Abdelmonem | FL | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Dom Bailey | FL | Old Glory DC | MLR |
| Ruben de Haas | SH | Saracens (UK) | Premiership |
| Marcelo Torrealba | SH | Selknam (CL) | SLAR |
| Kurt Morath | FH | ||
| Frank Halai | CE | ||
| Ned Hodson | CE | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Jeff Hassler* | WI | ||
| Nick Johnson | WI | ||
| Rodrick Waters | WI |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
DALLAS JACKALS
Notes: Other development roster players include props Ryheem Powell and Tayé Olagunju, eightman Daryl Bagley, flyhalf Nate Lyon, center Oliver Feagin, and wing Kelly Kolberg.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Ryan Bower | LH | London Irish (UK) | Premiership |
| Liam Murray | LH | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Rory O’Connor | LH | Warringah Rats (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Timmy Ohlwein | LH | Arkansas State | USA College |
| Matt Frings | HO | Dallas Harlequins | USA Club |
| Todd Gleave | HO | Gloucester (UK) | Premiership |
| Dewald Kotze | HO | Pacific Pride | BC |
| Luke Rizzo | HO | Woodlands RFC | USA Club |
| Tommy Madaras | TH | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Alex Tucci | TH | Utah Warriors | MLR |
| Shawn Clark | LO | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Jeremy Lenaerts | LO | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Mike Matarazzo | LO | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Sam Phillips | LO | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Moe Abdelmonem | FL | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Romain Gadeaux | FL | Dallas Harlequins | USA Club |
| Calvin Gentry | FL | Memphis | USA College |
| Charlie McKill | FL | Warringah Rats (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Ayemere Oiyemhonlan | FL | St. Louis Bombers | USA Club |
| Bronson Teles | FL | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Adriaan Booysen | N8 | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| DeCor Davis | N8 | Queens Charlotte | USA College |
| Conrado Roura | N8 | Penarol (UR) | SLAR |
| Tom Brusati | SH | New England Free Jacks | MLR |
| Carlo de Nysschen | SH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Dylan James | SH | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Carmen Consolino | SH/FH | AIC | USA College |
| Adriaan Carelse | FH | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Alejandro Torres | FH | Thomas More | USA College |
| Ned Hodson | CE | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Chad London | CE | unattached | |
| Henry Trinder | CE | Ampthill (UK) | Championship |
| Christian Adams | WI | Mystic River | USA Club |
| Aaron Gray | WI | Kutztown | USA College |
| Eric Naposki | WI | UCLA | USA College |
| Campbell Johnstone | FB | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Chris Pennell | FB | Worcester Warriors (UK) | Premiership |
HOUSTON SABERCATS
Notes: Draft pick Tinashe Muchena is currently playing for the academy side, Rugby HTX. Second row Kody O’Neil and openside flanker Cecil Garber remain affiliated with the club but have full-time jobs and are unlikely to see much if any playing time this season.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Frikkie de Beer | LH | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Dean Muir | HO | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Pono Davis | TH | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Aaron Mitchell | TH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Juan Pablo Zeiss | TH | Jaguares XV | SLAR |
| Wynand Grassmann | LO | Slava (RU) | PRL |
| Siaosi Mahoni | LO | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Keni Nasoqeqe | LO | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Emmanuel Albert | FL | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Malon Al-Jiboori | FL | Ealing Trailfinders (UK) | Championship |
| Danny Barrett | FL | USA Sevens | WSS |
| Willie Britz | FL | NTT Shining Arcs (JP) | Top League |
| Gideon van Wyk | FL/N8 | Cheetahs (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Jaco Bezuidenhout | N8 | Blue Bulls (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Tinashe Muchena | N8 | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Dillon Smit | SH | Lions (SA) | Currie Cup |
| David Coetzer | FH | Blue Bulls (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Kian Meadon | FH/FB | Sharks (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Christian Dyer | CE | USA Sevens | WSS |
| Jordan Jackson | CE | Taylor | USA College |
| Matai Leuta | CE | USA Sevens | WSS |
| Louritz van der Schyff | CE | Blue Bulls (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Gerrie Labuschagne | WI | Pumas (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Marcell Muller | WI | Cheetahs (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Kisi Unufe | WI | USA Sevens | WSS |
| Marcos Moroni | FB | CUBA (AR) | URBA |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Liam Murray | LH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Mike Brown | HO | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Tiaan Erasmus | HO | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| CJ Burke | TH | ||
| Charlie Connolly | TH | Doncaster Knights (UK) | Championship |
| Nik Hildebrand | TH | ||
| Nikoloz Khatiashvili | TH | Black Lion (GE) | Super Cup |
| Jeffery Steele | TH | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Lucas Albornoz | LO | ||
| Jérémy Lenaerts | LO | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Van Stewart | LO | ||
| Apisai Tauyavuca | LO | ||
| Luke Beauchamp | FL | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Diego Magno | FL | Peñarol | SLAR |
| Bronson Teles | FL | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Adriaan Booysen | N8 | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Jinho Mun | SH | ||
| De Wet Roos* | SH | retired (referee) | |
| Kieran Farmer | FH | ||
| Sam Windsor | FH | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Gabe Farley | CE | ||
| Taylor Howden | CE | retired (NOLA coach) | |
| Max Tacket | CE | ||
| Joe Thomas | CE | ||
| Paula Balekana | WI | New England Free Jacks | MLR |
| Veramu Dikidikilati | WI | ||
| Zack Godfrey | WI | ||
| Matías Freyre | FB | San Diego Legion | MLR |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
LA GILTINIS
Notes: Draft pick Sam Klimkowski left the club recently due to personal reasons, but it’s hoped he will return at a later time. First choice hooker Mahe Vailanu is currently being loaned to the Waratahs of Super Rugby. Ma’ake Muti and Watson Filikonga have joined the American Raptors.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Fred Apulu | LH | Marist Hawai’i | USA Club |
| Djustice Sears-Duru | LH | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Andrew Tuala | LH/HO | Waratahs (AU) | Super Rugby |
| Les Leulua’iali’i-Makin | TH | Kurita Water Gush | Top League |
| Hanco Germishuys | FL | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Tas Smith | SH | Sydney Uni (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Will Chambers | CE | Cronulla Sharks (AU) | NRL |
| Ben LeSage | CE | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Brooklyn Hardaker | WI | Randwick (AU) | Shute Shield |
| D’Montae Noble | WI | Old Glory DC | MLR |
| Tom Mitchell | FB | England Sevens | WSS |
| Jordan Trainor | FB | Auckland (NZ) | NPC |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Frikkie de Beer | LH/TH | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Blake Rogers | LH | ||
| Jean-Pierre Smith | LH | Lions (SA) | URC |
| Sione Tu’ihalamaka | LH | ||
| Gelen Robinson | HO | ||
| Ma’ake Muti | TH | ||
| Shawn Clark* | LO | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Harry McNulty | FL | ||
| Sean O’Brien | FL | Leinster (IR) | URC |
| Ben Weischedel | FL | ||
| Pago Haini | N8 | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Dylan James | SH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Jeffrey Peleseuma* | SH/FH | ||
| Adam Ashley-Cooper | CE | retired (coach) | |
| Watson Filikitonga | CE | ||
| Jonetani Vasurakuta | CE | ||
| Serupepeli Vularika | CE | Fijian Drua | Super Rugby |
| Glenn Bryce | FB | retired |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS
Notes: Ewan Brumwell, who was on the active playing roster last season, is now the club’s Strength & Conditioning coach. Development signings include hooker Connor Robinson, lock Mikaea Wynyard, and flyhalf Patrick Sheehy.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Alex Johnston | LH | Te Puke (NZ) | NZ Club |
| Tevita Sole | LH/TH | Bay of Plenty (NZ) | NPC |
| Foster DeWitt | HO/LH | Pacific Pride | BC |
| Mills Sanerivi | HO | Taranaki (NZ) | NPC |
| Herman Agenbag | TH | Lions (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Javon Camp-Villalovos | LO | Rhinos Rugby | USA Club |
| Reegan O’Gorman | LO | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Stan van den Hoven | LO | Bay of Plenty (NZ) | NPC |
| Slade McDowall | FL | Otago (NZ) | NPC |
| Jesse Parete | N8 | Taranaki (NZ) | NPC |
| Terrell Peita | N8 | Auckland (NZ) | NPC |
| Holden Yungert | SH | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Mika Lomano | CE | SFGG | USA Club |
| Le Roux Malan | CE | UCT Ikey Tigers (SA) | Varsity Cup |
| Jack Reeves | CE | Gloucester (UK) | Premiership |
| Wayne van der Bank | CE | Pumas (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Zach Bastres | CE/WI | Northern Colorado | USA College |
| Cael Hodgson | CE/WI | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Paula Balekana | WI | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Sef Fa’agase | LH | ||
| Stephan Coetzee | HO | ||
| Nick Hryekewicz* | HO | Old Glory DC | MLR |
| Vili Toluta’u | HO/FL | ||
| Kensuke Hatakeyama | TH | Toyota Shokki (JP) | League One |
| Conor Kindregan | LO | ||
| Ronan McCusker | LO | Doncaster Knights (UK) | Championship |
| Jackson Thiebes | LO | retired | |
| Matt Wirken | LO | ||
| Evan Geist | FL | ||
| Jack Miller* | FL | ||
| Tera Mtembu | FL | retired | |
| Wian Conradie | N8 | Gloucester (UK) | Premiership |
| Tom Brusati | SH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Tuidraki Samusamuvodre | FH/WI | Fijian Drua | Super Rugby |
| Aleki Morris-Lome | CE | ||
| Poasa Waqanibau | CE/WI | ||
| Danny Collins | WI | ||
| Peceli Rinakama | WI | ||
| Jared Collinson | FB | ||
| Josateki Degei | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
NOLA GOLD
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Alex Lopeti | LH | Life West | USA Club |
| George Sharpe | HO | Arkansas State | USA College |
| Taylor Krumrei | LO | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Chase Schor-Haskin | FL | Life University | USA College |
| Charlie Hola | N8 | Utah Warriors | MLR |
| Maciu Koroi | N8 | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Christian Alvarez | SH | Penn State | USA College |
| Devereaux Ferris | SH | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Aaron Matthews | CE | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Harley Wheeler | WI | USA Sevens | WSS |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| John Sullivan | LH/TH | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Stephen McLeish* | HO | ||
| Kevin O’Connor | HO | retired | |
| Kyle Baillie | LO | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Kane Thompson | LO | retired (coach) | |
| Nikola Bursic | LO/FL | ||
| Giovanni Lapp | FL | ||
| Holden Yungert | SH | New England Free Jacks | MLR |
| Timothée Guillimin | FH | Nîmes (FR) | Fédérale 1 |
| Lockie Kratz | CE | Canada Sevens | WSS |
| Hanno Dirksen | WI | Swansea (UK) | Welsh Premiership |
| Julián Domínguez | WI | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Tim Maupin | WI | ||
| Joeli Tikoisuva | WI | ||
| Cameron Troxler* | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
OLD GLORY DC
Notes: The status of Felix Kalapu remains unclear as the Auckland lock, who was due to sign on, is currently training with Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Nick Hryekewicz | HO | New England Free Jacks | MLR |
| Rob Irimescu | HO | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Jake Ilnicki | TH | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Kyle Stewart | TH | Taranaki (NZ) | NPC |
| Dom Bailey | FL | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Fintan Coleman | FL | Young Munster (IR) | AIL |
| John LeFevre | SH | NOVA | USA Club |
| Rohan Saifoloi | FH | Eastern Suburbs (AU) | Shute Shield |
| LJ Koi-Larbi | CE | Penn State | USA College |
| Palema Roberts | CE | Life University | USA College |
| Junior Sa’u | CE | Leigh Centurions (UK) | Super League |
| William Talataina | CE | Auckland (NZ) | NPC |
| Peni Lasaqa | WI | Bay of Plenty (NZ) | NPC |
| Jack Russell | WI | NOVA | USA Club |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Jamie Dever | LH | London Irish (UK) | Premiership |
| Max Lum | LH/HO | ||
| James King | HO | ||
| Mike Sosene-Feagai | HO | Toulon (FR) | Top 14 |
| Steven Longwell | TH | Jersey Reds (UK) | Championship |
| Casey Renaud | LO | ||
| Callum Gibbins | FL | retired (coach) | |
| Mungo Mason | FL | Oxford University (UK) | |
| Sean Hartig | SH | ||
| Tyler Myles* | FH | ||
| Ciaran Hearn | CE | retired | |
| Sam Cusano | WI | ||
| Osea Kolinisau | WI | retired | |
| D’Montae Noble | WI | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Dylan Taikato-Simpson | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
RUGBY ATL
Notes: The club have yet to confirm George Barton, who has reportedly signed on from Seattle. Draft pick Isaac Bales is currently recovering from a long-term injury.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| John Sullivan | LH/TH | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Isaac Bales | HO | Louisville | USA College |
| Tiaan Erasmus | HO | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| John-Roy Jenkinson | TH | Griquas (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Justin Basson | LO | Stormers (SA) | URC |
| Evan Mintern | LO/N8 | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Joaquín de la Vega Mendía | FH/FB | Hindú (AR) | URBA |
| George Barton | CE | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Will Leonard | CE | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Nolan Tuamoheloa | WI | Hartford Harpooners |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Luke Schlotman* | LH | ||
| Chance Wenglewski | LH | Rugby New York | MLR |
| Neethling Gericke | HO | retired (coach) | |
| Manasa Saulo | TH | Fijian Drua | Super Rugby |
| Mike Matarazzo | LO | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Marno Redelinghuys | LO | ||
| Adriaan Carelse | FH/FB | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Bautista Ezcurra | FH/CE | Grenoble (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Sean Coughlan | CE | ||
| Mark O’Keeffe | CE | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Robbie Petzer | CE | Pumas (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Lui Sitama* | CE | ||
| Sam Cowley | WI | ||
| Jeremy Misailegalu | WI | ||
| Zander van Schalkwyk | WI | ||
| Rory van Vugt | WI | Highlanders (NZ) | Super Rugby |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
RUGBY NEW YORK
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Chance Wenglewski | LH | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Nic Mayhew | LH/TH | North Harbour (NZ) | NPC |
| Kalolo Tuiloma | TH | Counties Manukau (NZ) | NPC |
| Will Tucker | LO | Otago (NZ) | NPC |
| Joe Basser | FL | Hunter Wildfires (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Victor Evans | FL | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Jonathan Grzeszczyk | FL | White Plains | USA Club |
| Brendon O’Connor | FL | Hawke’s Bay (NZ) | NPC |
| Pago Haini | N8 | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Jack Heighton | FH | North Harbour (NZ) | NPC |
| Sam Windsor | FH | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Jason Emery | CE | Sanix Blues (JP) | Top League |
| Ishmail Shabazz | CE | Te Awamutu (NZ) | NZ Club |
| Ed Fidow | WI | Manawatu (NZ) | NPC |
| Cuyler McCorkindale | WI | Mount St. Mary’s | USA College |
| Andrew Coe | WI/FB | Canada Sevens | WSS |
| John Powers | FB | Utah Warriors | MLR |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Anthony Parry | LH | ||
| James Rochford | LH | Highfield (IR) | AIL |
| Rob Irimescu | HO | Old Glory DC | MLR |
| Diego Maquieira | HO | ||
| Kirk Hamilton | TH | ||
| Samu Tawake | TH | Fijian Drua (FI) | Super Rugby |
| Evan Mintern | LO/N8 | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Hanco Germishuys | FL | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Kyle Sumsion | FL | retired | |
| Juan Manuel Leguizamón | N8 | ||
| Harry Bennett | FH | retired | |
| Dan Hollinshead | FH | Vannes (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Keanu Andrade | CE | ||
| Will Leonard | CE | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Luke Hume | WI | ||
| Chris Mattina | WI | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Joel Miranda | WI | ||
| Connor Wallace-Sims | WI | ||
| Ben Foden | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
SAN DIEGO LEGION
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Pat Lynott | LH | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Thomas Reyes | LH | Old Aztecs | USA Club |
| Joe Walsh | LH | Southland (NZ) | NPC |
| Matt Moulds | HO | Gloucester (UK) | Premiership |
| Dillon Shotwell | HO | Sam Houston State | USA College |
| Paddy (Joseph) Ryan | TH | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Hencus van Wyk | TH | Cheetahs (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Jonah Dietenberger | LO | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Ben Grant | LO | Queensland Reds (AU) | Super Rugby |
| Jale Railala | LO | Suva (FI) | Skipper Cup |
| Rohan O’Regan | N8 | Sydney Uni (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Nico Gilli | SH | San Diego State | USA College |
| Jason Higgins | SH | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Will Hooley | FH | Saracens (UK) | Premiership |
| Dom Iacovino | CE | GCU | USA College |
| Ma’a Nonu | CE | Toulon (FR) | Top 14 |
| Tomas Aoake | WI | North Harbour (NZ) | NPC |
| Kainoa Lloyd | WI | James Bay | BC |
| Matías Freyre | FB | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Cronan Gleeson | LH | Old Wesley (IR) | AIL |
| Faka’osi Pifeleti | LH | Austin Gilgronis | MLR |
| Dean Muir | HO | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Aaron Mitchell | TH | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Paddy (John) Ryan | TH | Sanix Blues (JP) | League One |
| Tom Franklin | LO | Kobelco Steelers (JP) | League One |
| Joshua Furno | LO | Bourg-en-Bresse (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Siaosi Mahoni | LO | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Jasa Veremalua | FL | Tel Aviv Heat (IL) | Super Cup |
| Psalm Wooching | FL | Rouen Normandie (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Keni Nasoqeqe | N8 | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Carlo de Nysschen | SH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Ethan McVeigh | SH | Cardiff Met (UK) | BUCS |
| Tai Enosa | FH | ||
| Santiago González Iglesias | CE | Alumni (AR) | URBA |
| Cameron Clark | CE/WI | Brumbies (AU) | Super Rugby |
| Save Totovosau | WI | Narbonne (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Cole Zarcone | WI | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Cecil Afrika | FB | ||
| Dylan Audsley | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
SEATTLE SEAWOLVES
Notes: Andrew Durutalo is currently helping the team on the coaching side while studying at Oxford University. Front rower Mike Shepherd and wing pair Sitiveni Tamaivena and Suliasi Tamaivena are still available if needed. JP Aguirre has joined the American Raptors.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Dewald Donald | LH | Blue Bulls (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Mzamo Majola | LH | Sharks (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Taniela Tupou | LH/TH | American Raptors | XV Series |
| Augusto Böhme | HO | Selknam (CL) | SLAR |
| Mike Brown | HO | Houston SaberCats | MLR |
| Alex Glover | HO | St. Mary’s Gaels | USA College |
| Sam Matenga | TH | Tasman (NZ) | NPC |
| Reid Watkins | SH | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Juan Mostert | FH/FB | Maties (SA) | Varsity Cup |
| Dan Kriel | CE | Lions (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Tavite Lopeti | CE | St. Mary’s Gaels | USA College |
| Jared Whippy | CE | Utah Warriors | MLR |
| Lopeti Aisea | CE/WI | ORSU | USA Club |
| Martin Iosefo | CE/WI | USA Sevens | WSS |
| Darell Williams | WI | Life University | USA College |
| Cole Zarcone | WI | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Duncan Matthews | FB | Lions (SA) | Currie Cup |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Huluholo Mo’ungaloa | LH | ||
| Djustice Sears-Duru | LH | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Freddy Tafuna* | LH | ||
| Louie Henson | HO | ||
| Obert Nortjé | HO | ||
| Halleluiah Tiauli | HO | ||
| Jake Ilnicki | TH | Old Glory DC | MLR |
| Gavin Prentice | TH | ||
| Taylor Krumrei* | LO | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Conor McGill | LO | ||
| FP Pelser | LO | Lions (SA) | Currie Cup |
| Les Soloai | LO | ||
| Naulia Dawai | FL | ||
| Eric Duechle | FL | ||
| Jacob Flores | FL | ||
| Ronald Dwyer* | SH | ||
| Devereaux Ferris | SH | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Ben Cima | FH | ||
| Scott Dean* | FH | ||
| Juan Pablo Aguirre | CE | ||
| George Barton | CE | Rugby ATL | MLR |
| Moses Lalasava | CE | ||
| Shalom Suniula | CE | retired | |
| Seta Tuilevuka | CE | ||
| Aaron Matthews | CE/WI | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Karsten Leitner | WI | ||
| Akihito Yamada | WI | NTT Shining Arcs (JP) | League One |
| Nick Taylor | FB |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
TORONTO ARROWS
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Lolani Faleiva | LH | Hawke’s Bay (NZ) | NPC |
| Sam Mace | HO | Ottawa Gee-Gees | OUA |
| Isaac Salmon | TH | Tasman (NZ) | NPC |
| Kyle Baillie | LO | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| James O’Neill | FL | Pacific Pride | BC |
| Taitusi Vikilani | N8 | Pacific Pride | BC |
| Chris Bell | SH | Blackheath (UK) | National One |
| Cole Brown | SH | McMaster Marauders | OUA |
| Andrew Norton | FH | Balmy Beach | Ontario |
| Ueta Tufuga | CE | Wairarapa Bush (NZ) | Heartland |
| Dennon Robinson-Bartlett | CE/WI | Hawke’s Bay (NZ) | NPC |
| Brandan Ferguson | WI | Peterborough Pagans | Ontario |
| Matthew Hood | WI | Sydney Uni (AU) | Shute Shield |
| Conor McCann | FB | Balmy Beach | Ontario |
| Mitch Voralek | FB | Waterloo County | Ontario |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Alexandre Janlin | LH | Auch (FR) | Fédérale 1 |
| Pat Lynott | LH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Joe Tomlinson | HO | ||
| Chris Atkinson* | TH | ||
| Gastón Cortes | TH | ||
| Kolby Francis | LO/N8 | retired | |
| Manuel Diana | N8 | Peñarol | SLAR |
| Jason Higgins | SH | San Diego Legion | MLR |
| Reid Watkins* | SH | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Tayler Adams | FH | ||
| Shawn Windsor* | FH | ||
| Ben LeSage | CE | LA Giltinis | MLR |
| Leandro Leivas | WI | ||
| Manuel Montero | WI | ||
| Alex Russell | WI | Canada Sevens | WSS |
| Juan Cruz González* | FB | ||
| Patrick Parfrey | FB | ||
| Joaquín Tuculet | FB | Los Tilos (AR) | URBA |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
UTAH WARRIORS
Notes: Second row Reagan Leslie and flyhalf Mick O’Gara were previously announced as signings but due to visa complications are no longer joining the team. Fullback Opeti Iongi also signed on but has since opted out. Fraser Hurst has stepped away from professional rugby for the time being to focus on a commercial real estate career.
INCOMING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Emerson Prior | LH | Trent Excalibur | OUA |
| Joey Backe | HO | Western Michigan | USA College |
| Jamie Lane | LO | Auckland (NZ) | NPC |
| Puna Vuli | LO | Sacramento Immortals | USA Club |
| Taris Schramm | FL | Dixie State | USA College |
| Carson Shoemaker | FL/N8 | Arizona State | USA College |
| Niall Saunders | SH | Harlequins (UK) | Premiership |
| Jone Vatuwaliwali | SH | Suva (FI) | Skipper Cup |
| Coleson Warner | FH | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Tomasi Tonga | CE | Utah Saints | USA Club |
| Connor Burns | FB | Lindenwood | USA College |
| Caleb Makene | FB/FH | Hawke’s Bay (NZ) | NPC |
OUTGOING
| NAME | POS | CLUB | COMP |
| Alex Tucci | LH | Dallas Jackals | MLR |
| Sama Malolo | HO | Waratahs (AU) | Super Rugby |
| Aston Fortuin | LO | Narbonne (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Matt Jensen | LO | retired | |
| Hank Stevenson* | LO | Toronto Arrows | MLR |
| Charlie Hola* | N8 | NOLA Gold | MLR |
| Michael Baska | SH | Rouen Normandie (FR) | Pro D2 |
| Fraser Hurst | SH | ||
| Hagen Schulte | FH | retired | |
| Derek Ellingson | CE | ||
| Jared Whippy* | CE | Seattle Seawolves | MLR |
| Tonata Lauti | WI | ||
| Josh Whippy | WI | ||
| John Powers | FB | Rugby New York | MLR |
*no regular season appearances in 2021
