Langilangi Haupeakui

Langilangi Haupeakui (born 3 July 1989) is a United States international rugby union player who currently plays for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). His regular playing position is either No. 8 or Flanker.

He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR.

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.

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

Professional career

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

It was announced on 28 September 2016 that Haupeakui signed for Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal. He made his competitive debut for Glasgow on 28 October 2016 against Benetton Treviso at Scotstoun Stadium. Haupeakui replaced Simone Favaro on 55 minutes. This gives Haupeakui a Glasgow Warrior No. 273. On 25 January 2017 it was announced that Haupeakui was released from Glasgow Warriors to return home to the US for family reasons.

International career

He was called up to the United States national rugby union team in the summer of 2016.

California Rugby League In 2019 he played rugby league for the San Francisco Savage vs Los Angeles Mongrel.