Mako Vunipola rugby player
Mako Vunipola rugby player

Mako Vunipola

14th Jan 1991 1.80m/126kg Loosehead Prop

Match Preview: Saracens v Harlequins

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens and Harlequins meet in the highly-anticipated Showdown 4 on Saturday, as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium throws open its doors to Gallagher Premiership Rugby. Saracens have played two previous...

A look back at England v Ireland from 2016 Six Nations

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Team Line Up's:   England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Anthony Watson, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Chris...

Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...

Ellis Genge gives England a fitness boost ahead of the Six Nations

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The front-row forward is close to a return from his hamstring injury. Ellis Genge is “ready to go” for England in their Guinness Six Nations campaign, according to Bristol boss Pat Lam. The...

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...

Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations.   England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...

England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations.   Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...

Vunipola receives four match ban

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

MAKO VUNIPOLA RECEIVED A RED CARD FOR DANGEROUS TACKLING, CONTRARY TO WORLD RUGBY LAW 9.13, DURING THE GAME AGAINST NEWCASTLE FALCONS ON 30 DECEMBER. The case was heard by an independent disciplinary...

Saracens look to finish the year in the Top 4 with win over Falcons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Men in Black are looking to get their Gallagher Premiership campaign back on track and a win would put them right back in the top four equation before the turn of the year. Director of Rugby Mark...