List of 2021–22 Super Rugby transfers

This is a list of player movements for Super Rugby teams prior to the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. Departure and arrivals of all players that were included in a Super Rugby squad for 2021 or 2022 are listed here, regardless of when it occurred. Future-dated transfers are only included if confirmed by the player or his agent, his former team or his new team.

Notes

2021 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).
(development squad) denotes a player that wasn't named in the original squad, but was announced as signing as a development player. These are often younger players or club players. Different teams use different names for development players. Other names used include (wider training group) or (wider training squad).
Flags are only shown for players moving to or from another country.
Players may play in several positions, but are listed in only one.

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Australia

Fiji

Drua

The Fijian Drua will join Super Rugby in 2022, with New Zealand Rugby Union selecting them as preferred partners to join the competition.^[1] By February 2021, Fiji Rugby Union had completed the business plan for the team and was searching for additional funding for the side.^[2] On 14 April 2021, New Zealand Rugby Union confirmed the side had been granted a licence to join the Super Rugby competition.^[3] The team was officially confirmed in the competition in August 2021.^[4]

Drua transfers 2021–2022
Pos	2021 squad	Out	In	2022 players^[5]
PR	—	—	Haereiti Hetet (from Bay of Plenty)^[6] Jone Koroiduadua (from Nadroga)^[7] Manasa Saulo (from Rugby ATL)^[8] Timoci Sauvoli (from Nadroga)^[9] Samu Tawake (from Rugby United NY)^[8] Jone Tiko (from Wests)^[10] Meli Tuni (from Suva)^[11] Kaliopasi Uluilakepa (from Northland)^[12]	Haereiti Hetet Jone Koroiduadua Manasa Saulo Timoci Sauvoli Samu Tawake Jone Tiko (short-term) Meli Tuni Kaliopasi Uluilakepa
HK	—	—	Mesu Dolokoto (from Glasgow Warriors)^[6] Tevita Ikanivere (from Suva)^[13] Zuriel Togiatama (from Counties Manukau)^[6]	Mesu Dolokoto Tevita Ikanivere Zuriel Togiatama
LK	—	—	Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta (from Tasman)^[11] Chris Minimbi (from Naitasiri)^[7] Isoa Nasilasila (from Southern Districts)^[12] Viliame Rarasea (from Counties Manukau)^[6] Ratu Leone Rotuisolia (from Sydney University)^[12] Sorovakatini Tuifagalele (from Suva)^[8]	Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Chris Minimbi Isoa Nasilasila Viliame Rarasea Ratu Leone Rotuisolia Sorovakatini Tuifagalele
BR	—	—	Meli Derenalagi (from Fiji Sevens)^[11] Vilive Miramira (from Nadi)^[6] Raikabula Momoedonu (from Northland)^[7] Nemani Nagusa (from Nadroga)^[13] Rusiate Nasove (from Nadroga)^[12] Kitione Salawa Jr. (from Fiji Sevens)^[8] Joseva Tamani (from NHRU Wildfires)^[8]	Meli Derenalagi Vilive Miramira Raikabula Momoedonu Nemani Nagusa Rusiate Nasove Kitione Salawa Jr. Joseva Tamani
SH	—	—	Simione Kuruvoli (from Tailevu)^[13] Frank Lomani (from Rebels)^[14] Ratu Peni Matawalu (from Namosi)^[7] Leone Nawai (from Suva)^[5] Josh Vuta (from GPS)^[15]	Simione Kuruvoli Frank Lomani (short-term) Ratu Peni Matawalu Leone Nawai Josh Vuta (short-term)
FH	—	—	Napolioni Bolaca (from Fiji Sevens)^[13] Baden Kerr (from Karaka)^[16] Caleb Muntz (unattached)^[9] Kitione Taliga (from Fiji Sevens)^[12] Teti Tela (from GPS)^[6]	Napolioni Bolaca Baden Kerr Caleb Muntz Kitione Taliga Teti Tela
CE	—	—	Kalione Nasoko (from Fiji Sevens)^[7] Kalaveti Ravouvou (from Namosi)^[7] Apisalome Vota (from Suva)^[12] Serupepeli Vularika (from LA Giltinis)^[11]	Kalione Nasoko Kalaveti Ravouvou Apisalome Vota Serupepeli Vularika
WG	—	—	Ilaisa Droasese (from Reds)^[17] Vinaya Habosi (from Namosi)^[11] Jona Mataiciwa (from Bay of Plenty)^[15] Onisi Ratave (from Bay of Plenty)^[13] Kitione Ratu (from Vatukoula)^[9] Selestino Ravutaumada (from New Zealand Warriors)^[16]	Ilaisa Droasese (short-term) Vinaya Habosi Jona Mataiciwa (short-term) Onisi Ratave Kitione Ratu Selestino Ravutaumada
FB	—	—	Tuidraki Samusamuvodre (from New England Free Jacks)^[6] Alivereti Veitokani (from Namosi)^[6]	Tuidraki Samusamuvodre Alivereti Veitokani
Coach	—	—	Mick Byrne (unattached)^[18]	Mick Byrne

New Zealand

Pacific Islands

Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika will join Super Rugby in 2022, with New Zealand Rugby Union selecting them as preferred partners to join the competition.^[1] The team will be made up of players from Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. The team will likely be based in New Zealand, with Auckland being suggested as a base for the side.^[19]^[20] On 14 April 2021, New Zealand Rugby Union confirmed the side had been granted a conditional licence to join the Super Rugby competition,^[3] before on 12 July 2021, granting the side a full licence to join the competition.^[21]

Moana Pasifika transfers 2021–2022
Pos	2021 squad	Out	In	2022 players^[22]
PR	—	—	Joe Apikotoa (from Chiefs)^[23] Chris Apoua (from Southland)^[22] Suetena Asomua (from Counties Manukau)^[24] Sekope Kepu (from Counties Manukau)^[25] Tau Koloamatangi (from Otago)^[26] Ezekiel Lindenmuth (from Chiefs)^[27] Abraham Pole (from Otago)^[24] Isi Tu'ungafasi (from Crusaders)^[26]	Joe Apikotoa Chris Apoua Suetena Asomua (short-term) Sekope Kepu Tau Koloamatangi Ezekiel Lindenmuth Abraham Pole (short-term) Isi Tu'ungafasi
HK	—	—	Sam Moli (from Tasman)^[28] Ray Niuia (from Blues)^[29] Joe Royal (from Counties Manukau)^[30] Luteru Tolai (from Blues)^[29]	Sam Moli Ray Niuia Joe Royal (short-term) Luteru Tolai
LK	—	—	Xavier Cowley-Tuioti (from North Harbour)^[24] Michael Curry (from Moutere)^[24] Don Lolo (from Taieri)^[31] Mike McKee (from Southland)^[31] Alex McRobbie (from Counties Manukau)^[27] Mahonri Ngakuru (from Tasman)^[32] Veikoso Poloniati (from Manawatu)^[31]	Xavier Cowley-Tuioti (short-term) Michael Curry (short-term) Don Lolo Mike McKee Alex McRobbie Mahonri Ngakuru (short-term) Veikoso Poloniati
BR	—	—	Penitoa Finau (from Bay of Plenty)^[33] Solomone Funaki (from Hawke's Bay)^[34] Lotu Inisi (from North Harbour)^[35] Niko Jones (from Auckland)^[36] Josh Kaifa (from Hawke's Bay)^[37] Jack Lam (from Waikato)^[38] Alamanda Motuga (from Counties Manukau)^[38] Sam Slade (from Counties Manukau)^[27] Henry Stowers (from Brumbies)^[38] Sione Tuipulotu (from Auckland)^[34]	Penitoa Finau Solomone Funaki Lotu Inisi Niko Jones (short-term) Josh Kaifa (short-term) Jack Lam Alamanda Motuga Sam Slade Henry Stowers Sione Tuipulotu
SH	—	—	Ere Enari (from Crusaders)^[39] Manu Paea (from Eden)^[40] Dwayne Polataivao (from Northcote)^[30] Jonathan Taumateine (from Hurricanes)^[41]	Ere Enari Manu Paea Dwayne Polataivao (short-term) Jonathan Taumateine
FH	—	—	William Havili (from Tasman)^[28] Christian Lealiifano (from Shining Arcs)^[42] D'Angelo Leuila (from Waikato)^[24] Lincoln McClutchie (from Hawke's Bay)^[43]	William Havili Christian Lealiifano D'Angelo Leuila (short-term) Lincoln McClutchie
CE	—	—	Levi Aumua (from Tasman)^[44] Fine Inisi (from North Harbour)^[35] Solomone Kata (from Brumbies)^[45] Henry Taefu (from Force)^[46] Danny Toala (from Hurricanes)^[47]	Levi Aumua Fine Inisi Solomone Kata Henry Taefu Danny Toala
WG	—	—	Nigel Ah Wong (from Old Boys Marist)^[30] Tomasi Alosio (from Wellington)^[46] Tima Fainga'anuku (from Manawatu)^[48] Neria Fomai (from Hawke's Bay)^[46] Timoci Tavatavanawai (from Tasman)^[49] Anzelo Tuitavuki (from Hawke's Bay)^[23]	Nigel Ah Wong (short-term) Tomasi Alosio Tima Fainga'anuku Neria Fomai Timoci Tavatavanawai Anzelo Tuitavuki
FB	—	—	Lolagi Visinia (from Hurricanes)^[47]	Lolagi Visinia
Coach	—	—	Aaron Mauger (unattached)^[50]	Aaron Mauger

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Super Rugby

Teams

Current teams	Blues Brumbies Chiefs Crusaders Drua Force Highlanders Hurricanes Moana Pasifika Rebels Reds Waratahs
Former teams	Bulls Cats Cheetahs Griquas Jaguares Lions Pumas Sharks Southern Kings Stormers Sunwolves