Manila Storm
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Manila Storm Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Stormers |
| Colours | Purple |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) |
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| Coach | Timothy Buipe |
| Manager | Timothy Buipe |
The Manila Storm is a Philippine rugby league team based in Manila. They play in the Philippines National Rugby League Championship.
History
The club was formed by Papua New Guinean native Timothy Buipe. Their first match was a loss to a Hong Kong residents XIII 40–34 at the Southern Plains Field, Calamba, Laguna.[1] Their second match was a win against the Albay Vulcans 30–14 in what is believed to be the first full 13-a-side domestic rugby league match in the Philippines.[2]
Current squad
- 1.John Bernard Agunod
- 2.Ernest Ganat
- 3.Benny Noki
- 4.Lauren Chris
- 5.Romario Capule
- 6.Timothy Buipe
- 7.Martin Yami
- 8.Dan Acero
- 9.John Franklin Agunod
- 10.Greg Ranza
- 11.Al Del Tesoro (captain)
- 12.James Osias
- 13.Elvis William Jensen
- 14.Michael Tome
- 15.Joe Yanga
- 16.Joseph Laguihon
- 17.Stallone Pena
- 18.Paraka Ranpi
- 19.McNewton Panga
- 20.James Presland
- 21.Solomon Vada
- 22.Stanley Masalai
References
- ^ Pimentel, Jaime (20 November 2015). "Eyes of the Storm". pinozinplay. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Albay Vulcans, Manila Storms Clash in Bicol, in one more Rugby first". Bayanihan News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.