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This is a list of player transfers involving Major League Rugby teams that occurred from the end of the 2025 season and through the 2026 season. Houston SaberCats, Miami Sharks, New Orleans Gold, RFC Los Angeles, San Diego Legion and Utah Warriors have pulled out from the competition for the 2026 season. California Legion was established in July 2025 as a merger between two of the MLR teams.^[1]

Anthem RC

Players In

Luke Carty from New Orleans Gold^[2]
Malacchi Esdale from Seattle Seawolves^[2]
Elias Garza from Chicago Hounds^[2]
Baden Godfrey from Northern Suburbs^[2]
Zion Going from Utah Warriors^[2]
Marques Fuala'au from Miami Sharks^[2]
Ramiro Gurovich from Pampas XV^[2]
Alessandro Heaney from Cornish Pirates^[2]
Campbell Hobb from Central Washington University^[2]
Oliver Kane from San Diego Legion^[2]
Will Leonard from RFC Los Angeles^[2]
Johan Momsen from Houston SaberCats^[2]
Tom Pittman from Chartres^[2]
Julian Roberts from New Orleans Gold^[2]
James Scott from Chicago Hounds^[2]
Will Sherman from University of California, Los Angeles^[2]
Seth Smith from Houston SaberCats^[2]
Payton Telea-Ilalio from San Diego Legion^[2]
Moni Tongaʻuiha from New Orleans Gold^[2]
Jordan Trainor from Utah Warriors^[2]

Players Out

Jake Turnbull to Chicago Hounds^[3]
Jason Tidwell to Chicago Hounds^[4]

California Legion

Players In

Christian Poidevin from San Diego Legion^[5]
Jason Damm from RFC Los Angeles^[6]
Joe Taufete'e from New Orleans Gold^[7]
Ryan James from San Diego Legion^[8]
Cassh Maluia from San Diego Legion^[9]
Bill Meakes from RFC Los Angeles^[10]
Gonzalo Bertranou from RFC Los Angeles^[11]
Ed Timpson from Cambridge^[12]

Players Out

Chicago Hounds

Players In

Tavite Lopeti from San Diego Legion^[13]
Nathan Den Hoedt from Houston SaberCats^[14]
Santiago Videla from Miami Sharks^[15]
Ruben de Haas from New Orleans Gold^[16]
Malcolm May from New Orleans Gold^[17]
Theo Fourie from Queensland Reds^[18]
Brock Webster from New England Free Jacks^[19]
Tiaan Botha from San Diego Legion^[20]
Jake Turnbull from Anthem RC^[3]
Brandon Harvey from San Diego Legion^[21]
Emmanuel Albert from Houston SaberCats^[22]
Reece Botha from New Orleans Gold^[23]
Tomas Bekerman from Miami Sharks^[24]
Jason Tidwell from Anthem RC^[4]
Wilton Rebolo from Houston SaberCats^[25]
Tomás Casares from Miami Sharks^[26]

Players Out

Dallas Jackals

Players In

Players Out

Houston SaberCats

Players In

Players Out

Sam Tuifua to Mont-de-Marsan^[29]#
Nathan Den Hoedt to Chicago Hounds^[14]
Emmanuel Albert to Chicago HoundsCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Alessandro Heaney to Cornish Pirates^[30]
Will Leonard to Anthem RC^[2]
Jason Damm to California Legion^[6]
Bill Meakes to California Legion^[10]
Gonzalo Bertranou to California Legion^[11]

Miami Sharks

Players In

Players Out

Santiago Videla to Chicago Hounds^[15]
Marques Fuala'au to Anthem RC^[2]
Tomas Bekerman to Chicago Hounds^[24]
Tomás Casares to Chicago HoundsCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Oscar Lennon to Bristol Bears^[31]
Le Roux Malan to Sharks^[32]
Faletoi Peni to Moana Pasifika^[33]
Brock Webster to Chicago Hounds^[19]

New Orleans Gold

Players In

Players Out

Old Glory DC

Players In

Players Out

Jack Iscaro to Stade Francais^[36]

San Diego Legion

Players In

Players Out

Ethan Grayson to Newcastle Red Bulls^[37]
Zak Farrance to Nevers^[38]
Tavite Lopeti to Chicago Hounds^[13]
Shilo Klein to Zebre Parma^[39]
Oliver Kane to Anthem RC^[2]
Payton Telea-Ilalio to Anthem RC^[2]
Brandon Harvey to Chicago Hounds^[21]
Christian Poidevin to California Legion^[5]
Tiaan Botha to Chicago Hounds^[20]
Ryan James to California Legion^[8]
Cassh Maluia to California Legion^[9]

Seattle Seawolves

Players In

Mark Bennett from Edinburgh^[40]

Players Out

Malacchi Esdale to Anthem RC^[2]

Utah Warriors

Players In

Players Out

References

^ "MLR down to six teams as Utah shuts down operations". Rugby Pass. November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af "MLR Off-Season Update: Anthem RC". Americas Rugby News. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Add Another Capped Eagle to Front Row Stable". Chicago Hounds. December 18, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Sign Jason Tidwell on One-Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Christian Poidevin". Legion Rugby. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Jason Damm". Legion Rugby. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Joe Taufete'e". Legion Rugby. January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Ryan James". Legion Rugby. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Cassh Maluia". Legion Rugby. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Billy Meakes". Legion Rugby. January 28, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "California Legion Signs Gonzalo Bertranou". Legion Rugby. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
^ "California Legion Signs Ed Timpson". Legion Rugby. January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Sign Capped Eagle Midfielder". Chicago Hounds. October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Agree to Terms with All-MLR Lock". Chicago Hounds. October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla". Chicago Hounds. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 ooctober 2025. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ ^a ^b "Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf". Chicago Hounds. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Sign Chicago Native Malcolm May". Chicago Hounds. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
^ "Chicago Hounds land South African-born former Waratahs hooker Fourie". Rugby Pass. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Add Canadian Fullback Brock Webster". Chicago Hounds. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Add Experienced Center to 2026 Roster". Chicago Hounds. December 16, 2025. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |acccessdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
^ ^a ^b "Promising Young Eagle Signs with Hounds". Chicago Hounds. December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
^ "Chicago Hounds sign flanker Emmanuel Albert to strengthen forward pack". Chicago City Wire. December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Hounds Add Utility Back Reece Botha to 2026 Roster". Chicago Hounds. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
^ ^a ^b "Versatile Domestic Forward Signs One Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
^ "Versatile Front Row Forward Signs with Chicago". Chicago Hounds. January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
^ "Capped Eagle Agrees to Terms on One-Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
^ "Bryce Campbell Retires from Professional Rugby". Golf Rugby Sport. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
^ "Retired Eagles Star Nate Augspurger Takes College Coaching Position". Golf Rugby Sport. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
^ "Trois joueurs en approche à Mont-de-Marsan, qui avance sur son recrutement" [Transfers. Pro D2 – Three players are approaching Mont-de-Marsan, who are making progress on their recruitment] (in French). Rugbyrama.fr. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
^ "Prop forward Heaney joins on a short term deal". Cornish Pirates. August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
^ Evely, John (October 3, 2025). "Bristol Bears confirm first injury-enforced signing after losing trio of stars". Bristol Post. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
^ "Sharks sign international as Am's replacement". Rugby 365. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika's new recruits talk culture and purpose ahead of 2026 season". RNZ.co.nz. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
^ "Rugby : le Stade Montois officialise l'arrivée du Néo-Zélandais Jay Tuivaiti pour la saison 2025-2026" [Rugby: Stade Montois makes official the arrival of New Zealander Jay Tuivaiti for the 2025-2026 season] (in French). Sud Ouest.fr. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
^ "Valence Romans s'offre un ancien du Lou, qui arrivera en 2026" [-Transfers. Pro D2 - Valence Romans recruits Xavier Mignot, who will arrive in 2026] (in French). Rugbyrama.fr. October 26, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
^ "Jack Iscaro arrive en joker médical" [Jack Iscaro arrives as a medical joker] (in French). Stade.fr. October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
^ "Newcastle: Ethan Grayson to rejoin Falcons for 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
^ "Transferts : Zak Farrance débarque à Nevers" [Transfers: Zak Farrance arrives in Nevers] (in French). Rugby Scope.fr. September 11, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
^ "Colpo Zebre: arriva il tallonatore Shilo Klein, nazionale USA". www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved October 20, 2025.
^ "Seawolves Sign Capped Scottish Center Mark Bennett, Indicating Backfield Shakeup for 2026". Emerald City Spectrum. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
^ "Leicester Tigers sign giant 143kg 'late to rugby' USA international". Rugby Pass. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.

[1] "MLR down to six teams as Utah shuts down operations". Rugby Pass. November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

[Anthem_RC-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u ^v ^w ^x ^y ^z ^aa ^ab ^ac ^ad ^ae ^af "MLR Off-Season Update: Anthem RC". Americas Rugby News. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.

[Jake_Turnbull-3] "Hounds Add Another Capped Eagle to Front Row Stable". Chicago Hounds. December 18, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.

[Jason_Tidwell-4] "Hounds Sign Jason Tidwell on One-Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.

[Christian_Poidevin-5] "California Legion Signs Christian Poidevin". Legion Rugby. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.

[Jason_Damm-6] "California Legion Signs Jason Damm". Legion Rugby. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.

[Joe_Taufetee-7] "California Legion Signs Joe Taufete'e". Legion Rugby. January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.

[Ryan_James-8] "California Legion Signs Ryan James". Legion Rugby. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.

[Cassh_Maluia-9] "California Legion Signs Cassh Maluia". Legion Rugby. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.

[Bill_Meakes-10] "California Legion Signs Billy Meakes". Legion Rugby. January 28, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.

[Gonzalo_Betranou-11] "California Legion Signs Gonzalo Bertranou". Legion Rugby. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.

[12] "California Legion Signs Ed Timpson". Legion Rugby. January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.

[Tavite_Lopeti-13] "Hounds Sign Capped Eagle Midfielder". Chicago Hounds. October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.

[Nathan_Den_Hoedt-14] "Hounds Agree to Terms with All-MLR Lock". Chicago Hounds. October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.

[Santiago_Videla-15] "Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla". Chicago Hounds. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 ooctober 2025. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[Ruben_de_Haas-16] "Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf". Chicago Hounds. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.

[Malcolm_May-17] "Hounds Sign Chicago Native Malcolm May". Chicago Hounds. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.

[18] "Chicago Hounds land South African-born former Waratahs hooker Fourie". Rugby Pass. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.

[Brock_Webster-19] "Hounds Add Canadian Fullback Brock Webster". Chicago Hounds. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.

[Tiaan_Botha-20] "Hounds Add Experienced Center to 2026 Roster". Chicago Hounds. December 16, 2025. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |acccessdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

[Brandon_Harvey-21] "Promising Young Eagle Signs with Hounds". Chicago Hounds. December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.

[Emmanuel_Albert-22] "Chicago Hounds sign flanker Emmanuel Albert to strengthen forward pack". Chicago City Wire. December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.

[Reece_Botha-23] "Hounds Add Utility Back Reece Botha to 2026 Roster". Chicago Hounds. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.

[Tomas_Bekerman-24] "Versatile Domestic Forward Signs One Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.

[Wilton_Rebolo-25] "Versatile Front Row Forward Signs with Chicago". Chicago Hounds. January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.

[Tomas_Casares-26] "Capped Eagle Agrees to Terms on One-Year Deal". Chicago Hounds. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.

[27] "Bryce Campbell Retires from Professional Rugby". Golf Rugby Sport. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.

[28] "Retired Eagles Star Nate Augspurger Takes College Coaching Position". Golf Rugby Sport. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.

[Mont-de-Marsan-29] "Trois joueurs en approche à Mont-de-Marsan, qui avance sur son recrutement" [Transfers. Pro D2 – Three players are approaching Mont-de-Marsan, who are making progress on their recruitment] (in French). Rugbyrama.fr. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.

[30] "Prop forward Heaney joins on a short term deal". Cornish Pirates. August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.

[31] Evely, John (October 3, 2025). "Bristol Bears confirm first injury-enforced signing after losing trio of stars". Bristol Post. Retrieved October 3, 2025.

[32] "Sharks sign international as Am's replacement". Rugby 365. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.

[Moana_Pasifika-33] "Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika's new recruits talk culture and purpose ahead of 2026 season". RNZ.co.nz. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.

[34] "Rugby : le Stade Montois officialise l'arrivée du Néo-Zélandais Jay Tuivaiti pour la saison 2025-2026" [Rugby: Stade Montois makes official the arrival of New Zealander Jay Tuivaiti for the 2025-2026 season] (in French). Sud Ouest.fr. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.

[35] "Valence Romans s'offre un ancien du Lou, qui arrivera en 2026" [-Transfers. Pro D2 - Valence Romans recruits Xavier Mignot, who will arrive in 2026] (in French). Rugbyrama.fr. October 26, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.

[36] "Jack Iscaro arrive en joker médical" [Jack Iscaro arrives as a medical joker] (in French). Stade.fr. October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.

[37] "Newcastle: Ethan Grayson to rejoin Falcons for 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

[38] "Transferts : Zak Farrance débarque à Nevers" [Transfers: Zak Farrance arrives in Nevers] (in French). Rugby Scope.fr. September 11, 2025. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

[39] "Colpo Zebre: arriva il tallonatore Shilo Klein, nazionale USA". www.zebreparma.it (in Italian). Retrieved October 20, 2025.

[40] "Seawolves Sign Capped Scottish Center Mark Bennett, Indicating Backfield Shakeup for 2026". Emerald City Spectrum. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.

[41] "Leicester Tigers sign giant 143kg 'late to rugby' USA international". Rugby Pass. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.

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 ===Players Out===
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jake Turnbull]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Jake Turnbull"/>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason Tidwell]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Jason Tidwell"/>
 {{col-end}}
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 ===Players In===
-* {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Theo Fourie]] from {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Queensland Reds]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/chicago-hounds-land-south-african-born-former-waratahs-hooker-fourie/ |publisher=Rugby Pass|title=Chicago Hounds land South African-born former Waratahs hooker Fourie |date=November 24, 2025|accessdate=November 24, 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tavite Lopeti]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Diego Legion]]<ref name="Tavite Lopeti">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-sign-capped-eagle-midfielder/|publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Sign Capped Eagle Midfielder |date=17 October 2025|accessdate=17 October 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Nathan Den Hoedt]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston SaberCats]]<ref name="Nathan Den Hoedt">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-agree-to-terms-with-all-mlr-lock/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Agree to Terms with All-MLR Lock |date=24 October 2025|accessdate=24 October 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|CHI}} [[Santiago Videla]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miami Sharks]]<ref name="Santiago Videla">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-confirm-signing-of-chilean-star-santiago-videla/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla |date=26 October 2025|accessdate=26 ooctober 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ruben de Haas]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[New Orleans Gold]]<ref name="Ruben de Haas">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/chicago-hounds-sign-us-eagles-starting-scrumhalf/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf |date=14 November 2025|accessdate=14 November 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Malcolm May]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[New Orleans Gold]]<ref name="Malcolm May">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-sign-chicago-native-malcolm-may/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds|title=Hounds Sign Chicago Native Malcolm May |date=24 November 2025|accessdate=24 November 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Theo Fourie]] from {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Queensland Reds]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/chicago-hounds-land-south-african-born-former-waratahs-hooker-fourie/ |publisher=Rugby Pass|title=Chicago Hounds land South African-born former Waratahs hooker Fourie |date=24 November 2025|accessdate=24 November 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brock Webster]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[New England Free Jacks]]<ref name="Brock Webster">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-add-canadian-fullback-brock-webster/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Add Canadian Fullback Brock Webster |date=2 January 2026|accessdate=2 January 2026}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Tiaan Botha]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Diego Legion]]<ref name="Tiaan Botha">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-add-experienced-center-to-2026-roster/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Add Experienced Center to 2026 Roster |date=16 December 2025|acccessdate=16 December 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jake Turnbull]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Jake Turnbull">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-add-another-capped-eagle-to-front-row-stable/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Add Another Capped Eagle to Front Row Stable |date=18 December 2025|accessdate=18 December 2025}}</ref>
+* {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Brandon Harvey]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Diego Legion]]<ref name="Brandon Harvey">{{Cite news |url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/promising-young-eagle-signs-with-hounds/|publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Promising Young Eagle Signs with Hounds|date=19 December 2025|accessdate=19 December 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emmanuel Albert]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston SaberCats]]<ref name="Emmanuel Albert">{{Cite news|url=https://chicagocitywire.com/chicago-hounds-sign-flanker-emmanuel-albert-to-strengthen-forward-pack/ |publisher=Chicago  City Wire |title=Chicago Hounds sign flanker Emmanuel Albert to strengthen forward pack|date=23 December 2025|accessdate=23 December 2025}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Reece Botha]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[New Orleans Gold]]<ref name="Reece Botha">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/bothasigning/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Add Utility Back Reece Botha to 2026 Roster |date=2 January 2026|accessdate=2 January 2026}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Tomas Bekerman]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miami Sharks]]<ref name="Tomas Bekerman">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/versatile-domestic-forward-signs-one-year-deal/|publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Versatile Domestic Forward Signs One Year Deal |date=7 January 2026|accessdate=7 January 2026}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason Tidwell]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Jason Tidwell">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/hounds-sign-jason-tidwell-on-one-year-deal/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Hounds Sign Jason Tidwell on One-Year Deal |date=17 January 2026|accessdate=17 January 2026}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Wilton Rebolo]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Houston SaberCats]]<ref name="Wilton Rebolo">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/versatile-front-row-forward-signs-with-chicago/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Versatile Front Row Forward Signs with Chicago |date=21 January 2026|accessdate=21 January 2026}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tomás Casares]] from {{flagicon|USA}} [[Miami Sharks]]<ref name="Tomas Casares">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagohounds.com/news/capped-eagle-agrees-to-terms-on-one-year-deal/ |publisher=Chicago Hounds |title=Capped Eagle Agrees to Terms on One-Year Deal |date=22 January 2026|accessdate=22 January 2026}}</ref>
 {{Col-2}}
 ===Players Out===
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Bryce Campbell]] (''retired'')<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://goffrugbyreport.com/news/bryce-campbell-retires-professional-rugby|publisher=Golf Rugby Sport|title=Bryce Campbell Retires from Professional Rugby|date=29 July 2025|accessdate=29 July 2025}}</ref>
 * {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Elias Garza]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
 * {{flagicon|ENG}} [[James Scott (rugby union)|James Scott]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Nate Augspurger]] (''retired'')<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://goffrugbyreport.com/news/retired-eagles-star-nate-augspurger-takes-college-coaching-position |publisher=Golf Rugby Sport|title=Retired Eagles Star Nate Augspurger Takes College Coaching Position|date=20 January 2026|accessdate=20 January 2026}}</ref>
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-* {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Sam Tuifua]] to {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Stade Montois|Mont-de-Marsan]]<ref name="Mont-de-Marsan">{{Cite news |url=https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/04/29/transferts-pro-d2-trois-joueurs-en-approche-a-mont-de-marsan-qui-avance-sur-son-recrutement-12665848.php |publisher=Rugbyrama.fr|title=Trois joueurs en approche à Mont-de-Marsan, qui avance sur son recrutement|trans-title=Transfers. Pro D2 – Three players are approaching Mont-de-Marsan, who are making progress on their recruitment|date=April 29, 2025|accessdate=April 29, 2025|language=fr}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Sam Tuifua]] to {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Stade Montois|Mont-de-Marsan]]<ref name="Mont-de-Marsan">{{Cite news |url=https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/04/29/transferts-pro-d2-trois-joueurs-en-approche-a-mont-de-marsan-qui-avance-sur-son-recrutement-12665848.php |publisher=Rugbyrama.fr|title=Trois joueurs en approche à Mont-de-Marsan, qui avance sur son recrutement|trans-title=Transfers. Pro D2 – Three players are approaching Mont-de-Marsan, who are making progress on their recruitment|date=April 29, 2025|accessdate=April 29, 2025|language=fr}}</ref>#
+* {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Nathan Den Hoedt]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Nathan Den Hoedt"/>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emmanuel Albert]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Emmanuel Albert">
 * {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Johan Momsen]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Seth Smith]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
+* {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Wilton Rebolo]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Wilton Rebolo"/>
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+* {{flagicon|CHI}} [[Santiago Videla]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Santiago Videla"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Marques Fuala'au]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
+* {{flagicon|ARG}} [[Tomas Bekerman]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Tomas Bekerman"/>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tomás Casares]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Tomas Casares">
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 * {{flagicon|NAM}} [[Le Roux Malan]] to {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Sharks (rugby union)|Sharks]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united-rugby-championship/sharks-sign-international-as-ams-replacement/ |publisher=Rugby 365 |title=Sharks sign international as Am's replacement |date=November 14, 2025|accessdate=November 14, 2025}}</ref>
 * {{flagicon|SAM}} [[Faletoi Peni]] to {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Moana Pasifika]]<ref name="Moana Pasifika"/>
+* {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Brock Webster]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Brock Webster"/>
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 * {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Jay Tuivaiti]] to {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Stade Montois|Mont-de-Marsan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sudouest.fr/landes/rugby-le-stade-montois-officialise-l-arrivee-du-neo-zelandais-jay-tuivaiti-pour-la-saison-2025-2026-25086332.php |publisher=Sud Ouest.fr|title=Rugby : le Stade Montois officialise l'arrivée du Néo-Zélandais Jay Tuivaiti pour la saison 2025-2026 |trans-title=Rugby: Stade Montois makes official the arrival of New Zealander Jay Tuivaiti for the 2025-2026 season|date=July 2, 2025|accessdate=July 2, 2025|language=fr}}</ref>
 * {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Xavier Mignot]] to {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Valence Romans Drôme Rugby|Valence Romans]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2025/10/26/transferts-pro-d2-valence-romans-recrute-xavier-mignot-qui-arrivera-en-2026-13015891.php |publisher=Rugbyrama.fr|title=Valence Romans s'offre un ancien du Lou, qui arrivera en 2026 |trans-title=-Transfers. Pro D2 - Valence Romans recruits Xavier Mignot, who will arrive in 2026|date=October 26, 2025|accessdate=October 26, 2025|language=fr}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Malcolm May]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Malcolm May"/>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ruben de Haas]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Ruben de Haas"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Luke Carty]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Moni Tongaʻuiha]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julian Roberts (rugby union)|Julian Roberts]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
+* {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Reece Botha]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Reece Botha"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Taufete'e]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[California Legion]]<ref name="Joe Taufetee"/>
 * {{flagicon|TON}} [[Tupou Afungia]] to {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Moana Pasifika]]<ref name="Moana Pasifika">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/585109/super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-s-new-recruits-talk-culture-and-purpose-ahead-of-2026-season |publisher=RNZ.co.nz |title=Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika's new recruits talk culture and purpose ahead of 2026 season |date=January 27, 2026|accessdate=January 27, 2026}}</ref>
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 * {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Ethan Grayson]] to {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Newcastle Red Bulls]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/czedpny581do |publisher=BBC Sport|title=Newcastle: Ethan Grayson to rejoin Falcons for 2025-26 season |date=February 25, 2025 |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref>
 * {{Flagicon|ENG}} [[Zak Farrance]] to {{flagicon|FRA}} [[USO Nevers|Nevers]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rugbyscope.fr/zak-farrance-debarque-a-nevers-joker-medical/|publisher=Rugby Scope.fr |title=Transferts : Zak Farrance débarque à Nevers |trans-title=Transfers: Zak Farrance arrives in Nevers|date=September 11, 2025|accessdate=September 11, 2025|language=fr}}</ref>
+* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tavite Lopeti]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Tavite Lopeti"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shilo Klein]] to {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Zebre Parma]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colpo Zebre: arriva il tallonatore Shilo Klein, nazionale USA|url=https://www.zebreparma.it/it-it/colpo-zebre-arriva-il-tallonatore-shilo-klein-nazionale-usa.aspx|access-date=October 20, 2025 |website=www.zebreparma.it |language=it}}</ref>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Oliver Kane]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Payton Telea-Ilalio]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthem Rugby Carolina|Anthem RC]]<ref name="Anthem RC"/>
+* {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Brandon Harvey]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Brandon Harvey"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christian Poidevin]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[California Legion]]<ref name="Christian Poidevin"/>
+* {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Tiaan Botha]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chicago Hounds]]<ref name="Tiaan Botha"/>
 * {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ryan James (rugby union)|Ryan James]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[California Legion]]<ref name="Ryan James"/>
 * {{Flagicon|USA}} [[Cassh Maluia]] to {{flagicon|USA}} [[California Legion]]<ref name="Cassh Maluia"/>

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