The 11 Tremendous Rugby golf equipment are naming their squads on Tuesday with a staged launch on each side of the Tasman.
The demise of the Melbourne Rebels and the discount of Australian Tremendous Rugby Pacific groups to 4 has seen a substantial shakeup within the participant shares for the surviving golf equipment.
Schedule of staff naming
8am: Hurricanes & Brumbies
9am: Crusaders & Waratahs
10am: Chiefs & Reds
11am: Moana Pasifika & Fijian Drua
12pm: Highlanders & Power
1pm: Blues
ACT Brumbies
The Brumbies have picked up two former Rebels in David Feliuai and Tuaina Taii Tualima however will look to financial institution on a secure squad. The largest losses are forwards Darcy Swain to the Power and Jahrome Brown, who is predicted to maneuver residence to the Chiefs.
Ins: Liam Bowron (promoted), David Feliuai (Rebels), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Rebels), Lachlan Hooper (promoted), Kadin Pritchard (promoted), Shane Wilcox (promoted), Tevita Alatini (promoted).
Outs: Darcy Swain (Power), Fred Kaihea, Connal McInerney, Ed Kennedy, Jahrome Brown, Tamati Tua (Exeter)
(Photograph by Hannah Peters/Getty Photos)
2025 squad
Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Tevita Alatini, Liam Bowron, Charlie Cale, Nick Frost, Lachlan Hooper, Tom Hooper, Lachlan Lonergan, Cadeyrn Neville, Billy Pollard, Luke Reimer, Blake Schopp, Rory Scott, Lachlan Shaw, James Slipper, Tuna Tuilima, Rob Valetini, Rhys van Nek, Harry Vella.
Backs: Austin Anderson, Hudson Creighton, Jack Debreczeni, David Feliuai, Harrison Goddard, Len Ikitau, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Andy Muirhead, Ben O’Donnell, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Klayton Thorn, Corey Toole, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright.
NSW Waratahs
There was an enormous upheaval at Daceyville. Early consideration shall be on code-hopper Joseph Suaalii in his transition from the Roosters whereas the addition of Andrew Kellaway and Darby Lancaster from the Rebels ought to assist ease the ache of shedding Mark Nawaqanitawase to rugby league.
The inflow of proficient back-three and centre choices has additionally meant a number of gamers have departed to make method – most lately two-Take a look at Wallaby Dylan Pietsch, who has made the journey throughout the Nullarbor to signal a multi-year take care of the Western Power – a transfer that may seemingly show mutually useful, giving the proficient winger extra recreation time whereas liberating up choices for Dan McKellar.
They added three extra ex-Rebels to the checklist together with three extra gamers in a single day.
Prop Siosifa Amone and outdoors again Henry O’Donnell return residence to NSW following stints with the Western Power, and are joined by former Melbourne Rebels lock Angelo Smith, hooker Ethan Dobbins and backrower Leafi Talataina.
Amone (13 video games), O’Donnell (5 video games), Smith (20 video games) and Dobbins (6 video games) all arrive with Tremendous Rugby Pacific expertise below their belts, whereas O’Donnell and Talataina represented the Junior Wallabies final yr.
In the meantime Australian-born lock Ben Grant is again on residence soil after spending the 2024 Tremendous Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes, preceded by two years with the San Diego Legion.
Joseph Suaalii is tackled. (Photograph by Brendon Thorne/Getty Photos)
Ins: Dan McKellar (coach, Leicester), Isaac Kailea (Rebels), Taniela Tupou (Rebels), Rob Leota (Rebels), Darby Lancaster (Rebels), Andrew Kellaway (Rebels), Joseph Suaalii (NRL), Ben Grant (Hurricanes), Angelo Smith (Rebels), Siosifa Amone (Power), Henry O’Donnell (Power), Ethan Dobbins (Rebels), Leafi Talataina (Rebels), Lawson Creighton (Reds), Ale Aho (West Harbour).
Outs: Darren Coleman (coach), Harry Johnson-Holmes (Power), Jed Holloway (MLR), Ned Hanigan (Provence), Will Harrison (Kintetsu), Mosese Tuipulotu (Edinburgh), Harry Wilson (Dragons RFC), Lachie Swinton (Bordeaux), Izaia Perese (Leicester), Dylan Pietsch (Power), Mark Nawaqanitawase (NRL), Tom Ross (Good), Archer Holz (Scarlets), Theo Fourie, Vuate Kurawalevu
Forwards: Adrian Brown, Angelo Smith, Angus Bell, Ben Grant, Charlie Gamble, Clem Halaholo, Daniel Botha, David Porecki, Ethan Dobbins, Fergus Lee-Warner, Hugh Sinclair, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Jack Grant, Julian Heaven, Leafi Talatiana, Langi Gleeson, Mahe Vailanu, Mesu Kunavula Miles Amatosero Rob Leota Siosifa Amone, Taniela Tupou, Thomas Lambert, Brad Amituanai, Ale Aho
Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Darby Lancaster, Henry O’Donnell, Jack Bowen, Jack Grant, Jake Gordon, Joey Walton Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Lalakai Foketi, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Tane Edmed, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly, Jackson Ropata, James Hendren
Queensland Reds
Membership veteran James O’Connor has opted to depart for the Crusaders after 5 years with the membership.
“These final 5 years a have been the spotlight of my rugby profession,” O’Connor stated. “I’m so pleased with the place we now have gotten to as a gaggle. Though there’s been highs and lows the consistency, and simply the love at this membership, has been so unimaginable to be part of.
“I’m departing Queensland a greater participant, chief and man, and I’m so grateful to have been capable of play for this staff, my residence.
“The membership couldn’t be in higher palms. Les and the opposite coaches are simply essentially the most cohesive group I’ve ever labored with and I’m grateful I bought to be part of it this yr. I’ve little question that there’s a whole lot of success to come back and I’ll be watching from overseas with deep gratitude. Thanks for all the pieces Queensland. It’s been a dream come true.”
The Reds have given their aspect an injection of sophistication whereas with the ability to preserve comfortable their present stars. They’re shaping to provide the competitors a good tilt below Kiss. One to observe is Jordan Petaia, who’s but to commit his future for subsequent season.
They’ve signed Mason Gordon, Filipo Daugunu and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from the Rebels did nevertheless lose flyhalf Lawson Creighton to the Tahs and Mac Grealy to the Power.
The membership can be shedding Taj Annan to the NRL’s Newcastle Knights and has launched thrilling again Floyd Aubrey.
Taj Annan of the Reds. (Photograph by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis through Getty Photos)
Ins: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Rebels), Filipo Daugunu (Rebels), Josh Canham (Rebels), Matt Gibbon (Rebels), Lachie Anderson (Rebels), Dre Pakeho (academy), Mason Gordon (Rebels).
Outs: Peni Ravai (Drua), Cormac Daly (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Connor Anderson (Chugoku Purple Regulions), Lawson Creighton (Waratahs), Taj Annan (NRL), James O’Connor (Crusaders), Mac Grealy (Power), Floyd Aubrey (launched).
2025 squad:
Forwards: Josh Nasser, Sef Fa’agase, Liam Wright, Ryan Smith, Richie Asiata, Zane Nonggorr, George Blake, Angus Blyth, Fraser McReight, Connor Vest, Harry Wilson, Seru Uru, Joe Brial, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Alex Hodgman, Josh Canham, John Bryant, Trevor King, Max Craig, Matt Gibbon, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Backs: Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Mason Gordon, Jock Campbell, Frank Goldsbrough, Tate McDermott, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Louis Werchon, Tom Lynagh, Kalani Thomas, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch, Dre Pakeho, Jude Gibbs, Lachie Anderson
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Western Power
The Power recruitment division has been flat out with a big altering of the guard.
Former Reds outdoors again Mac Grealy is the most recent identify on their checklist.
Grealy’s signing follows the recruitment of Wallabies Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Johnson-Holmes and Darcy Swain together with internationally capped hooker Nic Dolly, Divad Palu, Josh Thompson, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Sio Tomkinson and Matt Proctor forward of the 2025 season.
Tomkinson spent the previous two seasons enjoying with Welsh membership Dragons RFC within the United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Problem Cup. Tomkinson scored six tries in his 24 appearances for the Dragons. Tomkinson additionally brings Tremendous Rugby expertise, having performed 43 occasions for the Highlanders from 2017 to 2022, scoring 14 tries.
There shall be a whole lot of curiosity within the efficiency of Dolly, who received a cap for England however is a doable future Wallaby, having come from down below.
They added one-game All Black Proctor to their backline shares.
Proctor will be a part of the Power after earlier stints with the Melbourne Rebels (2024), Northampton Saints (2019-2023) and the Hurricanes (2013-2019) the place he was a part of their 2016 Tremendous Rugby triumph.
The 31-year-old again performed for the All Blacks in November 2018 towards Japan, scoring on debut. He additionally notched 12 caps for the Maori All Blacks between 2013 and 2018.
The Power additionally promoted 2024 Rising Star winner Henry Robertson to a full Tremendous Rugby contract with the membership on a two-year deal. He’ll exchange Ian Prior within the scrum half-stocks.
The 24-year-old half-back had joined the Power in 2023, getting recreation time within the Toyota Problem towards the Cheetahs, earlier than enjoying two video games on an damage cowl contract within the 2024 Tremendous Rugby Pacific season.
Robertson beforehand performed six Tremendous Rugby video games for the NSW Waratahs, having initially hailed from Shute Protect outfit Sydney College.
Nic Dolly (Photograph by Dan Mullan – RFU/The RFU Assortment through Getty Photos)
Ins: Harry Johnson-Holmes (Waratahs), Josh Thompson (West Harbour), Vaiolini Ekuasi (Rebels), Divad Palu (Rebels), Nick Champion de Crespigny (Castres), Nic Dolly (Leicester), Darcy Swain (Brumbies), Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Montpellier), Tom Robertson (Oxford), Matt Proctor (Rebels), Dylan Pietsch (Waratahs), Sio Tomkinson (Dragons), Henry Robertson, Mac Grealy (Reds).
Outs: Santiago Medrano (Vannes), Izack Rodda (Provence), Tim Anstee, Chase Tiatia (Japan), Ryan Coxon (Tasman Makos), Ben Funnell, Taqele Naiyaravoro (Narbonne), Ian Prior, Michael Wells (retired), Sam Spink (Saracens), Feleti Kaitu’u (France), Nikolai Foliaki, Siosifa Amone (Waratahs), Angus Wagner, Ollie Callan, Charlie Hancock
Blues
Beauden Barrett returns from a season in Japan and is joined by thrilling flyhalf prospect Payton Spencer, the son of All Blacks nice Carlos Spencer. Payton was beforehand contracted to the NZ Sevens program. The membership has additionally signed a Sevens staff mate of Spencer’s – Che Clark.
Ins: Beauden Barrett (Toyota Verblitz), Payton Spencer (Auckland), Che Clark (Sevens)
Outs: Soane Vikena (Highlanders), Caleb Tangitau (Highlanders), Akira Ioane (Japan TBC), Rob Rush, Corey Evans,
Chiefs
Ins: Leroy Carter (NZ Sevens), Josh Jacomb (promoted)
Outs: Josh Ioane (Connacht)
2025 squad:
Forwards: Aidan Ross, Ollie Norris, George Dyer, Reuben O’Neill, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Brodie McAlister, Bradley Slater, Tupou Vaa’i, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Josh Lord, Jimmy Tupou, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Luke Jacobson, Sione Ahio Jared Proffit, Fiti Sa
Backs: Xavier Roe, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Daniel Rona, Kaleb Trask, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Rameka Poihipi, Gideon Wrampling, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Malachi Wrampling, Josh Jacomb
Crusaders
In: Kershal Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Anderson, Xavier Saifoloi, Kyle Preston, James O’Connor (Reds), Brayden Ennor, Johnny McNicholl, Aki Tuivailala.
Out: Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Brodie McAlister, Willie Heinz, Ryan Crotty, Heremaia Murray, Manasa Mataele, Zach Gallagher (Hurricanes), Fergus Burke (Saracens), Jone Rova (Canterbury), Leigh Halfpenny (Harlequins)
2025 squad:
Forwards: Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Finlay Brewis, Seb Calder, Codie Taylor, Ioane Moananu, George Bell, Quinten Unusual, Scott Barrett, Jamie Hannah, Dom Gardiner, Tahlor Cahill, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Cory Kellow, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Antonio Shalfoon, Fletcher Anderson, Xavier Saifoloi
Backs: Mitch Drummond, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Taha Kemara, James O’Connor, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Levi Aumua, Chay Fihaki, Sevu Reece, Macca Springer, Will Jordan, Johnny McNicoll, Kyle Preston, Aki Tuivailala
Fijian Drua
Ins: Inia Tabuavou (Racing 92), Peni Ravai (Reds), Joseva Tamani (Colomiers),
Outs:
2025 squad: TBC
Highlanders
Ins: Finn Hurley (promoted), Soane Vikena (Blues), Caleb Tangitau (Blues), Veveni Lasaqa (Hurricanes)
Outs: Jermaine Ainsley (Lyon), Pari Pari Parkinson (Inexperienced Rockets), Billy Harmon (Canon Eagles), Rhys Patchell (Inexperienced Rockets), Josh Timu (Otago), Martin Bodago (Oyonnax), Connor Backyard-Bachop (deceased)
2025 squad:
Hurricanes
In: Tom Allen, Kade Banks, Lucas Cashmore, Tjay Clarke, Ereatara Enari, Fehi Fineanganofo, Zach Gallagher, Riley Hohepa, Arese Poliko, Will Tucker
Out: Jordie Barrett, Ben Grant, TK Howden, Richard Judd, Josh Moorby, Aidan Morgan, James O’Reilly, TJ Perenara, Salesi Rayasi, Justin Sangster, Ardie Savea, James Tucker
2025 squad:
Forwards: Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi, Siale Lauaki, Josh Taula, Tom Allen, Jacob Devery, Asafo Aumua, Zach Gallagher, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Will Tucker, Caleb Delany, Arese Poliko, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders
Backs: Cam Roigard, Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Harry Godfrey, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Bailyn Sullivan, Ngatungane Punivai, Kade Banks, Fehi Fineanganofo, Kini Naholo, Ruben Love, Lucas Cashmore, Jordi Viljoen, Tjay Clark, Brett Cameron
Moana Pasifika
The massive signing is the addition of All Blacks tremendous star Ardie Savea who ought to give the staff an enormous increase. In addition they added former Rebels and Hurricanes flyhalf Jackson Backyard-Bachop who arrives after a season in France.
Wallabies prop Pone Fa’amausili, who fell out of favour with the Rebels final season and was drafted into the Waratahs as an damage alternative, has signed a one-year deal.
Ins: Ardie Savea (Kobe Steelers), Melani Matavao (promoted), Tuna Tuitama (promoted), Patrick Pellegrini (Coventry), Jackson Backyard-Bachop (CA Brive), Pone Fa’amausili (Rebels)
Outs: Sekope Kepu (retired), Tevita Langi (North Harbour), Solomone Funaki (Dragons RFC), Henry Taefu (Purple Hurricanes), Anzelo Tuitavuki (Colomiers)
2025 squad:
The Rebels exits
Lachie Anderson (Reds), Josh Canham (Reds), Filipo Daugunu (Reds), Vaiolini Ekuasi (Power), Pone Fa’amausili (Moana Pasifika), David Feliaui (Brumbies), Matt Gibbon (Reds), Carter Gordon (NRL), Mason Gordon (Reds), Isaac Kailea (Waratahs), Andrew Kellaway (Waratahs), Josh Kemeny (Northampton), Darby Lancaster (Waratahs), Rob Leota (Waratahs), Ryan Louwrens (Montpellier), Alex Mafi (Tokyo Sungoliath), Jack Maunder (Agen), Divad Palu (Power), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Reds), Angelo Smith (Waratahs), Sam Talakai (Glasgow), Tuaina Taii Tualima (Brumbies), Taniela Tupou (Waratahs), Jordan Uelese (Montpellier), Ethan Dobbins (Waratahs), Leafi Talataina (Waratahs), Matt Proctor (Power), Brad Wilkin (San Diego).
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