List of 2020–21 Major League Rugby transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Major League Rugby teams that occurred from the end of the 2020 season and through the 2021 season. The season saw the departure of the Colorado Raptors and the addition of the LA Giltinis. The Dallas Jackals were originally scheduled to take part, but withdrew before the start of the season, delaying their debut until 2022. [1]

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Rugby ATL

Austin Gilgronis

Dallas Jackals

On January 19, 2021, the Dallas Jackals released a statement announcing that they had withdrawn from the 2021 season. [1]

Old Glory DC

Houston SaberCats

LA Giltinis

New England Free Jacks

New Orleans Gold

Rugby United New York

San Diego Legion

Seattle Seawolves

Toronto Arrows

Utah Warriors

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