Tag: Mako

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed 79 caps in a career that began in 2012 and also made nine Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions. The 32-year-old Saracens forward missed last year’s World Cup because of back surgery but was expected to be involved in the […]

Mako Vunipola available for England’s Six Nations opener despite four-match ban

Saracens and England prop Mako Vunipola has received a four-match ban after being sent off against Gallagher Premiership opponents Newcastle. Vunipola was dismissed during the closing stages of Saturday’s encounter following a dangerous tackle on Newcastle hooker Bryan Byrne. He will miss Saracens’ Premiership appointments with Leicester and Exeter, plus Investec Champions Cup games against […]