Billy Vunipola
Born: October 31, 1992 (age 31)
Weight: 19st 12lb (126kg)
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Position: Number 8
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Team News: Owen Farrell, George Ford named in England XV for Samoa clash
Owen Farrell and George Ford start together in the England XV for Saturday's final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with Samoa.
Oct 5, 17:00
Team News: England captain Owen Farrell returns to XV for Chile clash
England captain Owen Farrell is brought back into the starting XV as part of 12 changes for his side's third World Cup Pool D clash against Chile on Saturday.
Sep 21, 16:56
Preview: England vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 22:27
Team News: Lewis Ludlam among three changes for England's clash with Japan
Lewis Ludlam replaces the suspended Tom Curry as England make three changes to their starting XV for Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash with Japan.
Sep 15, 17:52
England's Tom Curry banned for two games after red card
England back-rower Tom Curry is handed a two-game ban after his red card against Argentina in their World Cup opener, ruling him out of matches against Japan and Chile.
Sep 12, 17:14
Preview: England vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 01:50
Jonny May called up to England's final World Cup squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick replaces Anthony Watson with Jonny May in his final 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Aug 27, 18:53
Preview: England vs. Fiji - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between England and Fiji, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 23:26
Owen Farrell handed four-match ban, will miss opening World Cup matches
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two games of the Rugby World Cup after being given a four-match ban for his red card against Wales.
Aug 22, 21:03
Billy Vunipola sent off as England thumped by Ireland
Billy Vunipola sees red as England's penultimate World Cup warm-up match ends in a heavy 29-10 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.
Aug 19, 19:49
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 23:08
Preview: England vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Test clash between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 00:40
Billy Vunipola, Jonny May left out of England Six Nations squad
Billy Vunipola and Jonny May are both left out of England's 36-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Jan 16, 12:44
England beat Australia in Brisbane to send series into decider
England record a 25-17 victory over Australia in Brisbane on Saturday to send their Test series into a decider.
Jul 9, 13:23
England lose out to 14-man Australia in first Test
England succumb to a disappointing 30-28 defeat at the hands of 14-man Australia in Saturday's first Test in Perth.
Jul 2, 13:16
Preview: Australia vs. England - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's First Test between Australia and England in Perth, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jun 30, 22:10
Eddie Jones names eight uncapped England players for tour of Australia
Head coach Eddie Jones names eight uncapped players for England's upcoming series against Australia.
Jun 20, 12:38
Eddie Jones makes surprise picks for England's autumn fixtures
Head coach Eddie Jones makes a number of surprise selections in his 34-man squad for England's three autumn internationals next month.
Oct 18, 16:09
Mark McCall convinced snubbed Saracens trio will fight to reclaim England places
England host Tonga, Australia and world champions South Africa on successive weekends in November.
Sep 29, 16:55
Eddie Jones wants quartet to 'get back to their best' after selection snub
Billy and Mako Billy Vunipola, Jamie George and George Ford are in danger of missing out on the World Cup.
Sep 21, 22:00
The big issues behind Eddie Jones' 45-man England training squad
Billy and Mako Billy Vunipola, Jamie George and George Ford have all been left out by the head coach.
Sep 21, 14:07
The 2021-22 Premiership season sees Saracens return and eye-catching law trials
The Latest Premiership instalment promises plenty of thrills and spills.
Sep 10, 06:00
Bundee Aki hit with four-match ban for Billy Vunipola tackle
Bundee Aki became the first Irish player in history to receive two red cards at Test level.
Mar 23, 19:05
Billy Vunipola: 'Disappointment tinges win over France'
Maro Itoje's late try at Twickenham on Saturday powered Eddie Jones' men to their best win since the 2019 World Cup.
Mar 14, 12:23
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with France
Will England's indiscipline be their undoing again at Twickenham?
Mar 12, 10:16
Saracens crash to Pirates defeat in Championship opener
Saracens were relegated from the Premiership as punishment for salary cap breaches.
Mar 6, 18:40
England coach Eddie Jones refuses to blame referee for Wales defeat
Pascal Gauzere awarded two controversial tries to the home side who ran out 40-24 winners.
Feb 27, 22:10
The big talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England
The game takes place in Cardiff on Saturday.
Feb 26, 11:57
Justin Tipuric wants Taulupe Faletau to "work his magic" in England clash
Back-row stars are to key to Wales' victory hopes against England.
Feb 24, 22:44
Billy Vunipola: 'I have been playing rubbish'
The number eight has claimed he has been a 'coward' because of fatigue as his squad place has come into question.
Feb 23, 22:19
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations opener with Scotland
England will be looking to defend the title they won last year.
Feb 5, 11:58
Billy Vunipola: 'England are hunting down Scotland for Lions places'
Billy Vunipola missed the tour to New Zealand in 2017 due to a shoulder injury.
Jan 29, 22:21
Billy Vunipola favours playing over training
The Saracens number eight wants to get in shape in time for England's Guinness Six Nations title defence.
Jan 17, 23:11
James Botham: 'It is a dream come true to take on England'
The 22-year-old grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian James Botham will make just his second international appearance.
Nov 26, 17:15
Nick Tompkins outlines competitive streak of Saracens stars
Wales ended a run of straight six defeats with an 18-0 victory over Georgia on Saturday.
Nov 22, 22:44
Billy Vunipola: 'England will push through the pain barrier against Ireland'
Ireland provide the first meaningful opposition of the campaign for England and have opted for a physical pack to gain a foothold up front.
Nov 20, 22:11
England's Anthony Watson ruled out of Georgia clash
He is having treatment at his club.
Nov 7, 11:54
David Flatman: 'Jack Willis must play in Autumn Nations Cup'
The former England prop says the Wasps flanker is the best player in the Gallagher Premiership.
Nov 6, 15:38
John Mitchell: 'Billy Vunipola can make impact against Italy'
England can lift the Six Nations trophy if they secure a bonus-point win in Rome.
Oct 28, 15:55
Eddie Jones names 12 uncapped payers in England training squad
A number of players are unavailable.
Oct 5, 10:37
