Langilangi Haupeakui
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| Birth name | Langilangi Haupeakui | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 3 July 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | San Mateo, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117.9 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Aragon High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | College of San Mateo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.[1]
He previously played for the LA Giltinis in the MLR.[2]
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.[3]
When not on Warriors duty, Haupeakui turned out for Stirling County.[4]
Professional career
He was picked up by Sacramento Express for the inaugural PRO Rugby league in the United States.[5]
It was announced on 28 September 2016 that Haupeakui signed for Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal.[6] 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.[7] On 25 January 2017 it was announced that Haupeakui was released from Glasgow Warriors to return home to the US for family reasons.[8]
International career
He was called up to the United States national rugby union team in the summer of 2016.[9]