List of 2023–24 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 2023 season and through the 2024 season. This season marks the debut of Miami Sharks. Rugby ATL have announced they will move to Los Angeles for the 2024 season, with a new name yet to be confirmed. [1]

Contents

Chicago Hounds

Dallas Jackals

Old Glory DC

Houston SaberCats

Los Angeles

Miami Sharks

New England Free Jacks

New Orleans Gold

Rugby New York

San Diego Legion

Seattle Seawolves

Toronto Arrows

Utah Warriors

See also

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