The Manila Storm is a

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team based in

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. They play in the

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History

The club was formed by

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n native Timothy Buipe. Their first match was a loss to a Hong Kong residents XIII 40–34 at the Southern Plains Field, Calamba, Laguna. Their second match was a win against the

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30–14 in what is believed to be the first full 13-a-side domestic rugby league match in the Philippines.

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.

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*11. Al Del Tesoro (captain) *12. James Osias *13. Elvis William Jensen *14.

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*18. Paraka Ranpi *19. McNewton Panga *20.

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References

{{reflist Philippines National Rugby League teams Sports teams in Metro Manila Rugby clubs established in 2015