Ryne "Pono" Haitsuka (born 18 July 1991) is an American professional rugby union player.
Haitsuka attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he played American football, wrestling, and track and field.
[1][3] He made his USA Eagles debut at 2013 Dubai Sevens and scored his first try in the tournament’s Shield Semifinal against France.
Haitsuka made over 20 appearances with the club between 2014–2016, helping them reach the National Championship Series in 2015, where they would eventually fall to NYAC in the Final Four.
[4] He also played with Mystic's sevens side, who finished third in the nation at the 2015 USA Rugby Club 7s (USARC7) Championship Series [5] In 2016, Haituska signed with the San Diego Breakers in the upstart PRO Rugby competition, making 13 appearances before the league folded in 2017.