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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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.