Tag: Vunipola

Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest

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, […]

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 […]