Billy Vunipola has avoided disciplinary action for his arrest in Majorca following a Saracens investigation, but he could still face a misconduct charge from the Rugby Football Union. Vunipola issued a public apology after being fined €240″ by an express trial for resisting the law having refused to leave a bar in the island’s capital, […]
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Billy Vunipola apologises after receiving fine for resisting the law in Majorca
England forward Billy Vunipola has “unreservedly” apologised after being fined for resisting the law on the Spanish island of Majorca. The 31-year-old said there was “no violence” during the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning and he is scheduled to fly back to the UK on Monday. In a statement issued through his […]
Billy Vunipola arrested after violent incident at a pub in Majorca
England rugby international Billy Vunipola has been arrested after a violent incident at a pub in Majorca. The 31-year-old had to be tasered twice after police rushed to a bar called Epic in the island capital Palma following calls from security staff. Local reports said the sportsman, who was born in Australia to Tongan parents […]
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 […]