Zachary Pangelinan


Zachary James "Zach" Pangelinan is a rugby international for the United States and the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. Pangelinan made his debut for the U.S. national rugby team on November 17, 2012 in the International Rugby Series, starting at fullback in place of the unavailable Chris Wyles. Pangelinan was the leading scorer for the United States in that match with eight points. He plays club rugby with OMBAC.
Pangelinan was born in Hagåtña, Guam, and formerly played soccer as a midfielder for Guam.

Soccer

Club career

Pangelinan plays for Guam Shipyard Football Club, and has won four Guam League titles between 2005 and 2006 with them. Previously, he was part of the Guam Under-18 team that won two league titles in 2004.

International career

Appearances

Rugby union

Club career

Pangelinan plays his club rugby for OMBAC. On January 9, 2013 he was awarded the RugbyMag.com Player of the Week prize for his match-winning performance against Los Angeles.

International career

In addition to Pangelinan's appearances for the USA Eagles, he has also represented his native Guam in rugby.
In May 2013, he was one of five USA Eagles players chosen to represent a Bermuda International Select XV side in a challenge game with English Premiership side Saracens.