The Manila Storm is a Philippine rugby league team based in Manila. They play in the Philippines National Rugby League Championship.
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Full name | Manila Storm Rugby League Football Club |
Nickname(s) | Stormers |
Colours | Purple |
Founded | 2015 |
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Coach | Timothy Buipe |
Manager | Timothy Buipe |
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]