Langilangi Haupeakui

Langilangi Haupeakui (born 3 July 1989) is a United States international rugby union player. His regular playing position is either No. 8 or Flanker.[1]

Langilangi Haupeakui
Birth nameLangilangi Haupeakui
Date of birth (1989-07-03) 3 July 1989
Place of birthSan Mateo, California, United States
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight117.9 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb)
SchoolAragon High School
UniversityCollege of San Mateo
Rugby union career
Position(s) No. 8
Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2016-
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
Stirling County
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2016-17
Sacramento Express
Glasgow Warriors

4

(0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016 United States 3 (0)
Correct as of 19 November 2016

Amateur career

Haupeakui was born in San Mateo, California and played American football before playing rugby union at college. He played with Folau Niua at East Palo Alto Razorbacks.[2]

When not on Warriors duty, Haupeakui turned out for Stirling County.[3]

Professional career

He was picked up by Sacramento Express for the inaugural PRO Rugby league in the United States.[4]

It was announced on 28 September 2016 that Haupeakui signed for Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal, subject to visa and medical.[5]

On 25 January 2017 it was announced that Haupeakui was released from Glasgow Warriors to return home to the USA for family reasons.[6]

International career

He was called up to the USA team in the summer of 2016.[7]

References

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