Team

The Hounds confirmed Stokes’ signing on April 30, 2025. He spent the 2024 season with Rugby Los Angeles. The outside back can play a variety of positions, including center, wing, and fullback.

During his lone season in L.A., Stokes started 10 of his 11 appearances, registering just under 800 total minutes on the field. He scored one try during the campaign and carried the ball 78 times for 631 meters (8 meters-per-carry), beating 19 defenders and breaking the line twice. Prior to MLR, Stokes spent four seasons with the London Irish competing in the English Premiership.

He appeared in 61 games for London Irish across all competitions including the Premiership, Champions Cup, Premiership Rugby Cup, and the Challenge Cup. In the Premiership, he started 30 of his 48 appearances and scored seven tries. The veteran back enjoyed a successful campaign with the club during the 2022-2023 season, scoring three tries in 15 appearances, including eight starts.