In preparations for the Hong Kong Rugby League Residents XIII representative side tour of the Philippines, are going to look at the team’s inaugural opponents, the Manilla Storm, in some more detail.

A member club of the Philippines National Rugby League Federation (PNRLF), the Storm are based out of Alabang a barangay in the Muntinlupa City. The Muntinlupa City is the southern most city within Metropolitan Manila, the national capital of the Philippines and home to over 11 million people.

Playing out of the Southern Plains field, the Manila Storm shares their home ground with the Alabang Eagles Rugby Union club.

The game against the HK Residents XIII will be the Manila Storm’s first official game.

The HK Residents XIII and Manila Storm will do battle on November 7.

Individuals interesting in signing up for the Residents XIII touring team should email the HKRL at getinvolved@hongkongrugbyleague.com

Manila Storm training for the upcoming clash:

Manila Storm jersey for the upcoming clash:

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