This is a list of player signings and releases involving Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2015 Super Rugby season. The release of a player that was included in a 2014 Super Rugby season squad, or the signing of a new player for the 2015 season is listed here regardless of when it occurred. Players that have been confirmed for the 2015 season are also listed, regardless of when they signed for the team.
Australian and New Zealand teams name their squads for the 2015 season – typically containing 30 players – in late 2014. Many sides also name additional players that train in backup or development squads for the franchises. These players are denoted by (wider training group) for New Zealand teams, or (extended playing squad) for Australian teams. In South Africa, all teams have affiliated provincial sides playing in their domestic Vodacom Cup competition.
Notes: 2014 players listed are all players that were named in the initial senior squad, or subsequently included in a 23-man match day squad at any game during the season. (did not play) denotes that a player did not play at all during one of the two seasons due to injury or non-selection. These players are included to indicate they were contracted to the team. (short-term) denotes that a player wasn't initially contracted, but came in during the season. This could either be a club rugby player coming in as injury cover, or a player whose contract had expired at another team (typically in the northern hemisphere). Flags are only shown for players moving to or from another country. Players may play in several positions, but are listed in only one.
Australia
Brumbies
transfers 2014–15 Pos 2014 squad Out In 2015 squad PR Allan Alaalatoa (extended playing squad)Ben AlexanderRuaidhri MurphyScott SioJP Smith (extended playing squad)Ruan Smith Ruaidhri Murphy (to Ulster) Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin (from ) Allan AlaalatoaBen AlexanderLeslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin (did not play)Scott SioJP SmithRuan Smith HK Luke Holmes (short-term)Joshua Mann-ReaStephen MooreSiliva Siliva Luke Holmes (to ) Joshua Mann-ReaStephen MooreSiliva Siliva (did not play) LK Sam CarterScott FardyLeon PowerTom Staniforth (short-term)Jack Whetton Leon Power (to ) Jack Whetton (to ) Rory Arnold (from ) Blake Enever (from ) Rory ArnoldSam CarterBlake EneverScott FardyTom Staniforth (did not play) FL Fotu AueluaJarrad ButlerTom McVerry (short-term)David PocockJordan Smiler Tom McVerry (to GPS Rugby) Sean Doyle (from Ulster) Fotu Auelua (did not play)Jarrad ButlerSean DoyleDavid PocockJordan Smiler N8 Lachlan McCaffrey (extended playing squad)Ben Mowen Lachlan McCaffrey (to London Welsh) Ben Mowen (to ) Ita Vaea (from ) Ita Vaea SH Michael Dowsett (extended playing squad)Conrad HoffmannNic White Conrad Hoffmann (to ) Joe Powell (from Tuggeranong Vikings) Michael DowsettJoe Powell (short-term)Nic White FH Lionel CronjéMatt To'omua Lionel Cronjé (to ) Matt To'omua CE Rodney Iona (short-term)Tevita KuridraniChristian LealiifanoPat McCabeAndrew Smith Pat McCabe (retired) Andrew Smith (to Munster) Nigel Ah Wong (from Coca-Cola Red Sparks) Nigel Ah WongRodney IonaTevita KuridraniChristian Lealiifano WG Clyde RathboneHenry SpeightJoe TomaneStephan van der Walt (extended playing squad, did not play) Clyde Rathbone (retired) Stephan van der Walt (to Easts Tigers) James Dargaville (from ) Lausii Taliauli (from ) James DargavilleHenry SpeightLausii TaliauliJoe Tomane FB Robbie ColemanJesse Mogg Robbie ColemanJesse Mogg Coach Stephen Larkham Stephen Larkham
Force
transfers 2014–15 Pos 2014 squad Out In 2015 squad PR Pekahou CowanTetera FaulknerChris Heiberg (did not play)Ollie Hoskins (wider training group)Kieran LongbottomSalesi Manu (did not play)Francois van Wyk (wider training group) Kieran Longbottom (to Saracens F.C.) Salesi Manu (to Benetton Treviso) Guy Millar (from ) Pekahou CowanTetera FaulknerChris HeibergOllie HoskinsGuy Millar (wider training group)Francois van Wyk (extended playing squad) HK Nathan CharlesHeath Tessmann Nathan CharlesHeath Tessmann LK Phoenix BattyeAdam Coleman (extended playing squad)Wilhelm SteenkampSam Wykes Phoenix Battye (to ) Rory Walton (from extended playing squad) Adam ColemanWilhelm SteenkampRory WaltonSam Wykes FL Chris AlcockAngus CottrellMatt HodgsonRyan Hodson (short-term)Hugh McMenimanBrynard Stander Ryan Hodson (returned to Jersey) Hugh McMeniman (to Honda Heat) Ross Haylett-Petty (from ) Kane Koteka (from ) Steve Mafi (from Leicester Tigers) Chris AlcockAngus CottrellMatt HodgsonRoss Haylett-Petty (extended playing squad)Kane Koteka (short-term)Steve MafiBrynard Stander N8 Ben McCalman Ben McCalman SH Alby MathewsonIan PriorJustin Turner (short-term) Ryan Louwrens (from extended playing squad) Ryan Louwrens (extended playing squad)Alby MathewsonIan PriorJustin Turner (short-term) FH Sias EbersohnKyle GodwinZack Holmes Sias EbersohnKyle GodwinZack Holmes CE Marcel BracheLuke Burton (extended playing squad)Patrick DellitJayden HaywardJunior RasoleaChris Tuatara-Morrison Jayden Hayward (to Benetton Treviso) Chris Tuatara-Morrison (to ) Marcel BracheLuke BurtonPatrick DellitJunior Rasolea WG Nick CumminsDane Haylett-PettyEd Stubbs (did not play) Ed Stubbs (to ) Mitchell Scott (from ) Akihito Yamada (from Panasonic Wild Knights) Nick CumminsDane Haylett-PettyMitchell ScottAkihito Yamada (did not play) FB Dillyn Leyds (wider training group)Luke Morahan Dillyn Leyds (to ) Albert Nikoro (from ) Luke MorahanAlbert Nikoro (did not play) Coach Michael Foley Michael Foley
Rebels
transfers 2014–15 Pos 2014 squad Out In 2015 squad PR Cruze Ah-Nau (extended playing squad)Eddie Aholelei (did not play)Paul Alo-EmileMax LahiffToby SmithLaurie Weeks Eddie Aholelei (to London Welsh) Max Lahiff (to Bath) Keita Inagaki (from Panasonic Wild Knights) Tim Metcher (from ) Cruze Ah-NauPaul Alo-EmileKeita InagakiTim Metcher (extended playing squad)Toby SmithLaurie Weeks HK Steve Fualau (short-term)Shota HoriePatrick Leafa (extended playing squad)Tom Sexton (did not play) Steve Fualau (to ) Shota Horie (to Panasonic Wild Knights) Ben Whittaker (from ) Patrick LeafaTom SextonBen Whittaker LK Sam Jeffries (extended playing squad)Luke JonesCadeyrn NevilleHugh PyleChris Thomson (did not play) Hugh Pyle (to ) Chris Thomson (retired) Steve Cummins (from Eastwood) Steve Cummins (extended playing squad)Sam JeffriesLuke JonesCadeyrn Neville FL Colby Fainga'aScott FuglistallerScott HigginbothamSean McMahon (extended playing squad)Jordy Reid Colby Fainga'aScott FuglistallerScott HigginbothamSean McMahonJordy Reid N8 Lopeti Timani Radike Samo (from Kintetsu Liners) Radike SamoLopeti Timani SH Luke BurgessJosh Holmes (short-term)Ben Meehan (extended playing squad)Nic Stirzaker Josh Holmes (to ) Luke BurgessBen MeehanNic Stirzaker FH Jack Debreczeni (extended playing squad)Angus Roberts Angus Roberts (to ) Alt URL Jack Debreczeni CE Tamati EllisonTom EnglishLalakai Foketi (extended playing squad)Mitch InmanLachlan MitchellMale Sa'u (short-term) Lalakai Foketi (to ) Lachlan Mitchell (retired) Male Sa'u (returned to Yamaha Júbilo) Mike Harris (from ) Sefa Naivalu (from ) Tamati EllisonTom EnglishMike HarrisMitch InmanSefa Naivalu WG Tom KingstonTelusa Veainu Cam Crawford (from ) Dom Shipperley (from ) Cam CrawfordTom Kingston (did not play)Dom ShipperleyTelusa Veainu FB Bryce HegartyAlex RokobaroJason Woodward Alex Rokobaro (to Rugby Calvisano) Jason Woodward (to ) Jonah Placid (from ) Bryce HegartyJonah Placid Coach Tony McGahan Tony McGahan
Reds
transfers 2014–15 Pos 2014 squad Out In 2015 squad PR Ben DaleySef Fa'agase (wider training squad, did not play)Greg HolmesJono OwenPettowa Paraka (wider training squad, did not play)James Slipper Jono Owen (to ) Sam Talakai (from ) Ben DaleySef Fa'agase (elite development squad)Greg HolmesPettowa Paraka (elite development squad)James SlipperSam Talakai (elite development squad) HK Albert AnaeSaia Fainga'aJames HansonAndrew Ready (wider training squad, did not play) Albert Anae (to Benetton Treviso) Saia Fainga'aJames HansonAndrew Ready (extended playing squad) LK James HorwillDavid McDulingEd O'DonoghueRob Simmons Marco Kotze (from ) Tom Murday (from wider training group) James HorwillMarco Kotze (elite development squad)David McDulingTom Murday (short-term)Ed O'DonoghueRob Simmons FL Curtis BrowningTim Buchanan (short-term)Liam GillEddie QuirkBeau Robinson Tim Buchanan (to ) Michael Gunn (from ) Adam Korczyk (from ) Adam Thomson (from Canon Eagles) Curtis BrowningLiam GillMichael Gunn (elite development squad)Adam Korczyk (elite development squad)Eddie Quirk (did not play)Beau RobinsonAdam Thomson N8 Jake Schatz Lolo Fakaosilea (from ) Hendrik Tui (from Suntory Sungoliath) Lolo Fakaosilea (extended playing squad)Jake SchatzHendrik Tui SH Nick FrisbyScott Gale (wider training group)Will Genia Nick FrisbyScott Gale (short-term)Will Genia FH Quade CooperBen Lucas Ben Lucas (to ) Sam Greene (from ) Jake McIntyre (from ) Duncan Paia'aua (from Brisbane Broncos) Quade CooperSam Greene (short-term)Jake McIntyre (elite development squad)Duncan Paia'aua CE Anthony Fainga'aMike HarrisSam Johnson (wider training group)Samu Kerevi (extended playing squad)Ben TapuaiAidan Toua Mike Harris (to ) Aidan Toua (to ) Campbell Magnay (from ) Anthony Fainga'aSam Johnson (elite development squad)Samu KereviCampbell MagnayBen Tapuai WG Chris Feauai-SautiaChris Kuridrani (extended playing squad)Dom ShipperleyLachlan Turner Dom Shipperley (to ) Tom Banks (from Reds U20) James O'Connor (from ) Tom Banks (short-term)Chris Feauai-SautiaChris KuridraniJames O'ConnorLachlan Turner FB Rod DaviesJonah Placid (wider training squad)JJ Taulagi Rod Davies (to ) Jonah Placid (to ) Karmichael Hunt (from Gold Coast FC) Karmichael HuntJJ Taulagi Coach Richard Graham Richard Graham
Waratahs
transfers 2014–15 Pos 2014 squad Out In 2015 squad PR Michael Alaalatoa (short-term)Sekope KepuBenn RobinsonPaddy RyanJeremy Tilse Michael Alaalatoa (did not play)Sekope KepuBenn RobinsonPaddy RyanJeremy Tilse HK Tolu LatuTatafu Polota-NauHugh Roach (short-term) Dave Porecki (from ) Tolu LatuTatafu Polota-NauDave Porecki (short-term)Hugh Roach LK Kane Douglas (did not play)Jed HollowayWill Skelton Kane Douglas (to Leinster) Sam Lousi (from New Zealand Warriors) Dean Mumm (from Exeter Chiefs) Jed Holloway (did not play)Sam LousiDean Mumm (short-term)Will Skelton FL Mitchell ChapmanDave DennisTala GrayMichael HooperPat McCutcheonJacques Potgieter Jack Dempsey (from ) Mitchell ChapmanJack Dempsey (short-term)Dave DennisTala GrayMichael HooperPat McCutcheonJacques Potgieter N8 Stephen Hoiles (short-term)Wycliff Palu Stephen HoilesWycliff Palu SH Brendan McKibbinNick Phipps Auvasa Faleali'i (from ) Auvasa Faleali'i (did not play)Brendan McKibbinNick Phipps FH Bernard Foley David Horwitz (from extended playing squad) Bernard FoleyDavid Horwitz (did not play) CE Matthew CarraroIsrael FolauMichael Hodge (did not play)Rob HorneJono Lance Michael Hodge (to ) Matthew CarraroIsrael FolauRob HorneJono Lance WG Alofa Alofa (extended playing squad)Adam Ashley-CooperPeter BethamTaqele Naiyaravoro (short-term) Alofa Alofa (to ) Andrew Kellaway (from ) Adam Ashley-CooperPeter BethamAndrew Kellaway (did not play)Taqele Naiyaravoro FB Kurtley Beale Cam CrawfordBen Volavola (did not play) Cam Crawford (to ) Kurtley BealeBen Volavola (did not play) Coach Michael Cheika Michael Cheika
New Zealand
Blues