Billy Vunipola
England forward Maro Itoje wary of big-hitting Tonga
England kick-off their World Cup campaign on Sunday.
Sep 16, 17:31
Steve Borthwick: 'Billy Vunipola needs game time ahead of World Cup'
The Saracens star will start against Italy at St James' Park on Friday evening.
Sep 5, 06:47
World Cup is our Everest, says England boss Eddie Jones
England raised hopes of success in Japan with a 57-15 victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.
Aug 25, 22:00
Billy Vunipola: 'England will keep feet on ground after Ireland rout'
England hammered Ireland 57-15 at Twickenham on Saturday in their World Cup warm-up match.
Aug 25, 14:28
England deliver comprehensive victory over Wales
The home triumph at Twickenham ended Wales' run of 14 Test wins.
Aug 11, 16:51
Billy Vunipola keen to move on from homophobic comment ahead of World Cup
Vunipola received a reprimand from the Rugby Football Union over the remark.
Jul 16, 22:31
Brad Barritt hails "phenomenal" Saracens after European Cup triumph
Saracens landed a third European title in four seasons with a comeback victory at St James' Park.
May 13, 12:19
Billy Vunipola 'the best number eight in the world' - Jamie George
The England number eight was in dominant form as Saracens clinched their third European title in four seasons.
May 12, 22:00
Saracens defeat defending cup champions Leinster
Saracens came from 10-0 behind to win thanks to tries from Sean Maitland and Billy Vunipola.
May 11, 19:07
Mako Vunipola: Billy "did well not to respond" to booing
The England number eight was booed throughout the semi-final clash against Munster.
Apr 22, 08:19
Billy Vunipola warned by Saracens over Israel Folau support
England number eight insists his "intention was never to cause suffering" - but stops short of apologising.
Apr 16, 04:41
'Evangelical Alliance' defends Vunipola's endorsement of homophobic viewpoint
The Saracens number eight posted in support of Israel Folau.
Apr 15, 16:32
Israel Folau still in line to be fired after homophobic social media post
Folau had shared a post stating that "hell awaits" homosexuals.
Apr 15, 12:25
Israel Folau holding firm on homophobic social media post
Rugby Australia is pressing ahead with plans to terminate Folau's contract.
Apr 15, 09:37
Mark McCall refuses to get "dragged into" homophobia row surrounding "great club man" Billy Vunipola
The Saracens number eight was booed during the game following his support for Israel Folau who has posted homophobic comments on social media.
Apr 13, 22:41
Under-fire Billy Vunipola booed in Saracens defeat
Tough day for Billy but struggling Bears boost Premiership survival hopes.
Apr 13, 22:31
RFU to quiz Billy Vunipola for supporting homophobic comments
England international made comments on social media.
Apr 12, 19:12
Billy Vunipola defends Israel Folau after homophobic social media post
The England rugby player refused to unlike Folau's controversial Instagram post.
Apr 12, 15:30
Billy Vunipola calls on England to "relax"
Eddie Jones' side surrendered a big lead to draw with Scotland on Saturday.
Mar 19, 12:24
Billy Vunipola has 'a lot of love' for people of Pontypool and Wales
The England number eight will face the country where he arrived as a six-year-old in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 20, 22:00
5 things we learned from the opening round of Six Nations games
England offered Ireland a "reality check" while Italy slumped to another defeat.
Feb 3, 12:02
5 talking points ahead of crunch Ireland v England encounter
The match in Dublin could be decisive in determining the outcome of the 2019 Six Nations.
Feb 1, 14:05
Ireland prepared for more than just physicality from England, insists Stander
The Munster forward believes the likes of Billy Vunipola bring power and subtlety.
Jan 30, 10:39
5 players to watch for Guinness Six Nations
England back-rower Billy Vunipola will hope his injury problems are behind him.
Jan 30, 06:00
Vunipola vows not to be a silly Billy in Dublin
Saracens number eight vows to avoid repeat of boozy post-match night out.
Jan 26, 22:00
Danny Cipriani named in England squad for South Africa tour
Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is among the players to be named in Eddie Jones's England squad for the tour of South Africa in June.
May 10, 21:32
Eight uncapped players in England squad to face Italy
Lewis Boyce and Alec Hepburn are called up to the England senior squad for the first time as two of eight uncapped players for the Six Nations opener against Italy.
Jan 18, 10:36
Saracens confirm fractured forearm for Billy Vunipola
England are expected to be without Billy Vunipola for their Six Nation campaign as the Saracens number eight has fractured his forearm.
Jan 14, 15:32
Jack Clifford replaces Billy Vunipola in England training squad
Injured Saracens ace Billy Vunipola is replaced by Jack Clifford in England's 33-man squad for their three-day training camp in Oxford.
Sep 24, 10:20
Mark McCall fears the worst for injury victim Billy Vunipola
Billy Vunipola picks up a knee injury in Saracens' 41-13 win over Sale Sharks, which director of rugby Mark McCall admits "did not look great".
Sep 23, 20:36
Interview: Will Greenwood previews British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
Sports Mole discusses the British and Irish Lions' highly-anticipated tour of New Zealand with England World Cup winner Will Greenwood.
May 26, 11:25
Sam Warburton 'fit and ready' for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton insists that he is fully fit for the tour of New Zealand after spending a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
May 22, 22:27
Billy Vunipola pulls out of British and Irish Lions squad
England number eight Billy Vunipola pulls out of the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand due to a shoulder injury and is replaced by James Haskell.
May 21, 21:02
Billy Vunipola, Anthony Watson to start for England in Grand Slam decider
England head coach Eddie Jones names Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson in his starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations Grand Slam showdown in Ireland.
Mar 16, 10:16
England retain Six Nations title with comfortable win over Scotland
England win the 2017 Six Nations in style by beating Calcutta Cup rivals Scotland 61-21 at Twickenham.
Mar 11, 19:41
Billy Vunipola named on England bench for Six Nations meeting with Scotland
Billy Vunipola is named on the bench for England's Six Nations fixture with Scotland on Saturday as Eddie Jones makes three changes to his starting XV.
Mar 9, 11:27
Steve Borthwick coy on Billy Vunipola inclusion for Scotland match
Steve Borthwick talks up the ability of Billy Vunipola, but refuses to be drawn into suggestions that he is in line to start against Scotland on Saturday.
Mar 8, 13:40
Billy Vunipola in line for England start?
Fit-again number eight Billy Vunipola is expected to make an immediate return to the England starting lineup after pictures hinted at the team's plans to face Scotland.
Mar 7, 17:40
England welcome back Vunipola brothers ahead of Italy clash
Mako Vunipola is named in England's enlarged 28-man group for the meeting with Italy, while brother Billy Vunipola joins up with the squad to be fully assessed.
Feb 20, 21:38
England flanker Tom Wood a doubt for Wales Six Nations clash
England flanker Tom Wood is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium due to a shoulder injury.
Feb 7, 22:47
