This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2017 or 2018 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.
In addition to the main squad, teams can also name additional players that train in backup or development squads for the franchises.
On 7 July 2017, the South African Rugby Union announced that the Cheetahs (along with the Kings) would no longer participate in Super Rugby, [40] following an earlier decision from SANZAAR to reduce the number of South African teams from six teams to four for 2018. [41] All players moved to the Cheetahs Pro14 team unless otherwise indicated.
On 7 July 2017, the South African Rugby Union announced that the Kings (along with the Cheetahs) would no longer participate in Super Rugby, [40] following an earlier decision from SANZAAR to reduce the number of South African teams from six teams to four for 2018. [41] All players moved to the Kings Pro14 team unless otherwise indicated.