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List of 2018–19 Premiership Rugby transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Premiership Rugby teams before or during the 2018–19 season. The list is of deals that are confirmed and are either from or to a rugby union team in the Premiership during the 2017–18 season. Bristol Bears won promotion to the Premiership from the 2018–19 season,[1] whilst London Irish were relegated to the RFU Championship from the 2018–19 season.[2]

Bath

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Bristol Bears

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Exeter Chiefs

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Gloucester

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Harlequins

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Leicester Tigers

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Newcastle Falcons

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Northampton Saints

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Sale Sharks

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Saracens

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Wasps

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Worcester Warriors

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See also

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References

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