Mako Vunipola

England prop Mako Vunipola announces retirement from international rugby

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Six Nations tournament with Saracens prop Mako Vunipola announcing retirement from international rugby.
12 January 2024

Mako Vunipola to miss World Cup with no place for Henry Slade or Alex Dombrandt

England will miss the services of Saracens prop Mako Vunipola in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign following an injury while Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt have reportedly not made the cut.
7 August 2023

Alex Sanderson - The player, the coach, the leader and now the figurehead of Sale Sharks

As he prepares to lead Sale into their first Premiership final since 2006, some of those who have coached, played and worked with Sanderson offer an insight into how the Sharks boss operates.
26 May 2023

Mako Vunipola: 'We didn't actually enjoy the occasion and we didn't throw a punch in the final'

The Saracens prop reflects on last year's Gallagher Premiership final and assesses the impact former coach Alex Sanderson has had on Sale Sharks.
18 May 2023

A trip to Cardiff - Itoje and Vunipola discuss upcoming Wales clash

With a Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales coming up this weekend, Saracens and England teammates Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola discuss the Principality Stadium and more.
20 February 2023

Mako Vunipola - England Prop out for 2019 redemption against South Africa

In his first start of the Autumn Nations Series, England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola certainly has motivation for Saturday’s game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium.
25 November 2022

George and Vunipola get starts against South Africa as Tuilagi wins 50th England cap

To play South Africa in England’s final game of the Autumn Nations Series, Eddie Jones has made four changes to the side that drew 25-25 with the All Blacks almost a week ago.
24 November 2022

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall urges Eddie Jones to recall Vunipola brothers

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall has urged England boss Eddie Jones to recall Mako and Billy Vunipola ahead of the upcoming Six Nations.
6 January 2022

“I have never been so excited” – Eddie Jones picks new look England squad with focus on 2023 World Cup

After announcing a 45-man squad for a short training camp at The Lensbury, England head coach Eddie Jones may have signalled his intent as attentions begin to turn to France in two years time.
21 September 2021

Kelly Brown Exclusive: Intelligent Itoje showing why he is world-class for the Lions

There might not have been a chorus of ‘Oh Maro Itoje’ ringing around Cape Town last weekend, but back at Saracens, they knew their British and Irish Lions stars would be on song in South Africa.
30 July 2021

Mako Vunipola dismisses 'reckless' claim from Rassie Erasmus

British and Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola has rejected claims from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus of 'reckless' play following the opening Test.
27 July 2021

Mako Vunipola commits future to Saracens

England international Mako Vunipola becomes the latest player to commit his future to Saracens after signing a new contract with the club.
14 July 2020

Mako Vunipola hails little brother Billy for self-control in not rising to Munster boos

Mako Vunipola is proud of little brother Billy's self-control after he was booed throughout Saracens' Heineken Champions Cup victory over Munster.
22 April 2019

New Zealand favourites in 2019 World Cup but not unbeatable - Mako Vunipola

England international Mako Vunipola believes the gap between New Zealand and the other teams are closing ahead of the 2019 edition of World Cup next year.
24 December 2018

Mako Vunipola to miss autumn internationals for England with calf strain

England have suffered another major blow ahead of their upcoming autumn international campaign with Saracens prop Mako Vunipola sidelined for up to six weeks.
18 October 2018

Billy Vunipola ruled out of England's autumn internationals

England have been dealt another major blow ahead of their autumn internationals with Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola ruled out of the campaign following a broken arm.
16 October 2018

Vunipola brothers stay committed to Saracens

Saracens have confirmed that England internationals Mako and Billy Vunipola have penned new deals with the Gallagher Premiership club ahead of the new season.
2 August 2018

Mako Vunipola to return to full strength Saracens squad

England international Mako Vunipola is set to be named in a full-strength Saracens squad when they take on Munster in the European Champions Cup semi-final encounter against Munster.
19 April 2017

Billy Vunipola looking forward to England return after successful Saracens outing

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is hopeful of returning to the England squad for the final two rounds of the ongoing Six Nations tournament after making a comeback from a knee injury.
6 March 2017

Anthony Watson and Mako Vunipola released for Premiership to prove fitness

England coach Eddie Jones has released both Anthony Watson and Mako Vunipola from the 27-man training squad in a bid to let them stake the claim in the starting line-up against Scotland in the upcoming Six Nations clash.
1 March 2017