Every Gallagher Premiership transfer and release completed in the summer of 2025
Rugby NewsThursday, 15 May 2025 at 22:07
The transfer market has been in overdrive ahead of the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership season, with clubs reloading for another year of brutal battles and breakout brilliance.
As ever, RUCK is across
every confirmed deal involving the ten Premiership sides from 2024/25 – plus any fresh faces from the Championship, should the winners meet RFU’s promotion standards and triumph in the play-off.
Here are five of the most headline-grabbing arrivals – and a complete list of who's in and who's out.
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? Five Signings You Need to Know
1. Henry Arundell (Racing 92 to Bath)
The electric England flyer returns home from France, signing for Bath in a blockbuster move that instantly upgrades their backline. After lighting up the Top 14, Arundell brings pace, power, and plenty of X-factor to The Rec.
The electric England flyer returns home from France, signing for Bath in a blockbuster move that instantly upgrades their backline. After lighting up the Top 14, Arundell brings pace, power, and plenty of X-factor to The Rec.
2. Len Ikitau (Brumbies to Exeter Chiefs)
One of Australia's most consistent centres, Ikitau heads north to bolster Exeter's midfield. With over 30 Wallabies caps, this is a major coup for Rob Baxter’s evolving squad.
One of Australia's most consistent centres, Ikitau heads north to bolster Exeter's midfield. With over 30 Wallabies caps, this is a major coup for Rob Baxter’s evolving squad.
3. Ross Byrne (Leinster to Gloucester)
Gloucester land the experienced Ireland fly-half to fill the boots left by Santiago Carreras. Byrne’s tactical kicking and game control could be just what the Cherry & Whites need to climb the table.
Gloucester land the experienced Ireland fly-half to fill the boots left by Santiago Carreras. Byrne’s tactical kicking and game control could be just what the Cherry & Whites need to climb the table.
4. Marius Louw (Lions to Sale Sharks)
The Sharks go back to their South African roots with a powerful midfield addition. Louw is a defensive rock with attacking punch – expect fireworks at the AJ Bell.
The Sharks go back to their South African roots with a powerful midfield addition. Louw is a defensive rock with attacking punch – expect fireworks at the AJ Bell.
5. Guido Petti (Bordeaux to Harlequins)
A world-class lock/flanker hybrid, Petti brings a wealth of experience and physicality to the Stoop. His arrival could prove decisive in tight encounters.
A world-class lock/flanker hybrid, Petti brings a wealth of experience and physicality to the Stoop. His arrival could prove decisive in tight encounters.
? Full Transfer List – Club by Club
Bath Rugby
Players In:
- Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs)
- Bernard van der Linde (Bulls)
- Santiago Carreras (Gloucester)
- Henry Arundell (Racing 92)
Players Out:
- Codi Purnell (Dragons)
Bristol Bears
Players In:
- Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors)
- Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons)
- Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons)
Players Out:
- Max Malins (Saracens)
- Jake Heenan (Northland)
Exeter Chiefs
Players In:
- Tom Hooper (Brumbies)
- Joseph Dweba (Stormers)
- Stephen Varney (Vannes)
- Julian Heaven (Waratahs)
- Charlie Chapman (Gloucester)
- Len Ikitau (Brumbies)
- Andrea Zambonin (Zebre Parma)
Players Out:
- Dan Frost (Bath)
- Marcus Street (Saracens)
- Joe Hawkins (Scarlets)
- Jack Innard (Gloucester)
- Jacques Vermeulen (Sale Sharks)
- Chester Ribbons (Cornish Pirates)
Gloucester Rugby
Players In:
- Will Joseph (Harlequins)
- Ross Byrne (Leinster)
- Ben Loader (Stormers)
- James Venter (Sharks)
- Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs)
- Ben Redshaw (Newcastle Falcons)
- Jack Mann (Glasgow Warriors)
- Will Trenholm (Harlequins)
- Mike Austin (Hartpury University)
- Josh Basham (Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks)
- Hugh Bokenham (Cornish Pirates)
Players Out:
- Santiago Carreras (Bath)
- Charlie Chapman (Exeter Chiefs)
- Christian Wade (Wigan Warriors - RL)
- Gareth Anscombe (Bayonne)
- Multiple players released including Chris Harris, Zach Mercer, and Ruan Ackermann
Harlequins
Players In:
- Kieran Treadwell (Ulster)
- Guido Petti (Bordeaux)
- Harry Williams (Pau)
Players Out:
- Nathan Jibulu (Sale Sharks)
- Will Joseph (Gloucester)
- Dillon Lewis (Dragons)
- Irné Herbst (Brive)
- Will Trenholm (Gloucester)
- Danny Care (retired)
- Wyn Jones (Dragons)
Leicester Tigers
Players In:
- Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons)
- Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints)
- Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University)
- Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV)
- Charlie Titcombe (Scarlets)
Players Out:
- Dan Kelly (Munster)
- Handré Pollard (Bulls)
- Harry Beddall (Dragons)
- Ben Youngs (retired)
- James Whitcombe, Malelili Satala (both to Edinburgh)
- Julian Montoya (released)
- Josh Bassett (Worcester Warriors)
Newcastle Falcons
Players In:
- Ethan Grayson (San Diego Legion)
Players Out:
- Pedro Rubiolo, Max Pepper (both to Bristol Bears)
- Ben Redshaw (Gloucester)
- Callum Chick (Northampton Saints)
- Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers)
Northampton Saints
Players In:
- Cleopas Kundiona (Nevers)
- Amena Caqusau (Glasgow Warriors)
- Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma)
- Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons)
- Anthony Belleau (Clermont)
Players Out:
- Juarno Augustus (Ulster)
- Tom Seabrook, Burger Odendaal (released)
- Reuben Logan (Sale Sharks)
- Temo Mayanavanua (Fijian Drua)
- Charlie Savala (Glasgow Warriors)
- Tarek Haffar (Leicester Tigers)
Sale Sharks
Players In:
- Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins)
- Marius Louw (Lions)
- Jacques Vermeulen (Exeter Chiefs)
- Reuben Logan (Northampton Saints)
Players Out:
- Jean-Luc du Preez, Jonny Hill, Will Addison (released)
- Josh Beaumont (retired)
Saracens
Players In:
- Max Malins (Bristol Bears)
- Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs)
Players Out:
- James Talamai (Dragons)
- Ollie Hoskins (retired)
- Sam Crean (Ulster)
EDITORS PICKS:
- Brian O’Driscoll picks Henry Pollock in his British & Irish Lions XV
- Andy Farrell to add two more players to Lions squad – both are English
- England international Jonny Hill has confirmed his departure from Sale Sharks
- New Leicester boss confirms FIVE new signings – list includes England international
- Confirmed: British & Irish Lions flanker Tom Curry to have surgery
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