Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Zach Pangelinan a USA Rugby Eagle. Zach has been a stalwart of a successful OMBAC Rugby team for many seasons, including last season when they won the California Cup. More recently he has been playing for Randwick Rugby Club in the prestigious Australia Shute Shield. Zach is a fullback and a wing. “Thank you to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play some competitive rugby. I am very excited to make the move to Houston and represent the Strikers in their inaugural season. I can’t…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Pagopagohokma Taeaomua Haini. Pago is an explosive back row forward and capped USA Rugby Eagle 7s player. Pago is a product of the Marist St Pats Rugby Football Club in New Zealand but has more recently been playing for the Santa Monica Rugby Club Dolphins in Southern California. “I am very excited to be joining the Strikers and am looking forward to the challenge ahead.” Coach Fitzpatrick said, “Pago is a powerful ball-carrying back row player who came to my attention via Grant A Cole of This Is…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Diego Armando Maquieira, an Alumni of Northeastern Men’s Rugby. More recently Diego has been playing for Mystic River Rugby Club where he was a prominent member of the 2016 USA Club Rugby Division 1 National Championship winning team. “I would like to thank Coach Fitzpatrick and the Strikers Rugby organization for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love at the next level. I’m excited to learn from new coaches, meet new teammates, move to the city of Houston, and be a part of something new…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Codi Jones, alumni of California State University Maritime Academy – Cal Maritime. More recently Codi has been playing prop in Australia in the prestigious Shute Shield competition for Randwick Rugby Club “The Galloping Greens”. “I am thrilled to be joining this elite program with the coaching staff and training facilities to back it. I would like to thank Coach Fitzpatrick and everyone at the Strikers organization for this opportunity. I look forward to giving this team my very best.” Coach Fitzpatrick said, “Codi is talented young American prop…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Houston native Christopher Slater. Chris is an Alumni of Cypress Ridge High School and Sam Houston State University where he played Corner Defensive Back for the #Bearkats. More recently Chris has been playing rugby in Canada in the prestigious BC Rugby Premier League for one of North Americas top rugby programs: James Bay Athletic Association where he played wing. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to represent the strikers in the upcoming Major League Rugby season and blessed to be lucky enough to play in my home…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of back row player Kyle Sumsion. Kyle is a former BYU Rugby captain, Collegiate All American and USA Rugby Eagle he is completing his MBA at Lindenwood University-Belleville Campus where he helped coach the Lindenwood University – Belleville Rugby program. “I am honored and thrilled to join the Houston Strikers organization and take part in the inaugural Major League Rugby season. I am grateful to coach Fitzpatrick, the Strikers ownership and everyone involved with the team for letting me continue to play the game I love at a high…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of second row player Jackson Slater a Houston native and alumni of the The Woodlands High School, where he played for Woodlands Youth Rugby Club rugby and is a graduate of Baylor University and now plays his rugby for Lone Star Rugby Club under former Wasps player and now Lone Star Coach Phil Beck who has a keen eye for identifying and developing young players. “I would like to thank Coach Fitzpatrick for the opportunity to play for the Strikers. I’m looking forward to the promising competition that Major…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Northern Irish Tight Head Prop Adam Macklin a product of the Ulster Rugby Official and Irish Rugby pathway having come through the famous Methodist College Belfast Rugby program has produced multiple Ulster and Irish rugby players over its long and storied history. Adam comes to the Strikers with experience in the PRO12 Rugby, European Cup, and the English Championship with Irish Provence Ulster and Rotherham Titans. Adam said, “I am delighted to sign with the Houston Strikers and look forward to being reunited with Justin. I got on…

Strikers Rugby Release Strikers Rugby is pleased to announce Charlie Hewitt, a lock, will be joining us. Charlie is a product of Aviva Premiership side Worcester Warriors in England. He has represented England at age grade levels and has played for the Warriors in the Aviva Premiership, Anglo-Welsh & European Rugby Challenge Cup competitions. Charlie played for London Scottish FC in the English Championship and in the British Irish Cup. Charlie says: “I’m really looking forward to coming to America and joining the Strikers. I’ve been in the English rugby setup most of my life and after talking at length…