Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola warns England are one poor performance away from World Cup exit
Eddie Jones' men face a win-or-bust clash against Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 18, 21:41
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola passed fit for England quarter-final against Australia
Head coach Eddie Jones is likely to name Vunipola in the back row as part of an unchanged starting XV.
Oct 16, 21:07
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Make or break for Billy Vunipola in quarter-finals fitness race
The number eight has completed running, cycling, wrestling and boxing drills as he recovers from an ankle injury.
Oct 16, 11:33
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola looking likely for England quarter-final
The Saracens number eight is rated as "very likely" to be available to face Australia.
Oct 15, 10:21
 Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 10, 2019
Eddie Jones unfazed by cancelled France game
Typhoon Hagibis is ripping through Japan.
Oct 10, 13:23
 England coach John Mitchell pictured in September 2019
John Mitchell: 'England prepared for any outcome caused by typhoon'
Eddie Jones' side are set to play their final Pool C game on Saturday.
Oct 9, 10:21
 Scott Wisemantel during an England presser on March 15, 2019
Scott Wisemantel insists England will adapt to weather
But attack coach Scott knows Super Typhoon, illness and injury are threats on Sunday.
Oct 8, 21:15
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola unlikely to feature for England against France
Key forward has an ankle problem.
Oct 8, 07:44
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Jamie George: 'England can cope without Billy Vunipola'
The number eight has an ankle injury which looks set to rule him out of England's final group clash with France.
Oct 7, 12:09
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola waiting to learn extent of ankle injury
The England forward did not emerge for the second half against Argentina.
Oct 7, 06:16
 England's George Ford scores their fourth try against Argentina on October 5, 2019
England battle past 14-man Argentina to book quarter-final spot
Lavanini dismissal helps the cause of Eddie Jones' men in Tokyo.
Oct 5, 10:15
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola reveals sessions to thrash out 2015 World Cup disappointment
The Red Rose were dumped out of the tournament they hosted four years ago at the group stage.
Sep 30, 21:49
 England head coach Eddie Jones reacts before the match against Tonga on September 22, 2019
England vs. USA: The key talking points
The USA are yet to play in the tournament.
Sep 25, 16:52
 England head coach Eddie Jones reacts before the match against Tonga on September 22, 2019
Eddie Jones plays down fears over Billy Vunipola burnout
The 26-year-old has completed 761 of England's last 800 minutes.
Sep 25, 08:22
 Samoa players celebrate their third try scored by Ed Fidow on September 24, 2019
Rugby World Cup day five: Samoa begin with controversial win over Russia
Samoa scored six tries as they beat Russia in controversial style.
Sep 24, 17:23
 Joe Cokanasiga scores for England on August 24, 2019
Joe Cokanasiga among 10 changes for England for USA clash
Eddie Jones has named his side.
Sep 24, 09:34
 Owen Farrell during an England training session on September 19, 2019
England name full-strength side for World Cup opener against Tonga
Eddie Jones wants best side to start against Tonga.
Sep 20, 06:10
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola wary of Tonga threat in World Cup opener
His father and uncle played for the Pacific Islanders against England in the 1999 World Cup.
Sep 19, 22:19
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
World Cup: England players with Pacific Islands heritage looking to make an impact
Eddie Jones' men face Tonga in their opening match in Japan.
Sep 18, 11:20
 England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
England forward Maro Itoje wary of big-hitting Tonga
England kick-off their World Cup campaign on Sunday.
Sep 16, 16:31
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
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, 05:47
 England head coach Eddie Jones during a press conference on August 16, 2019
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, 21:00
 Billy Vunipola during an England training session on March 15, 2019
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, 13:28
 England's Joe Cokanasiga fights of Wales's Dan Biggar on August 11, 2019
England deliver comprehensive victory over Wales
The home triumph at Twickenham ended Wales' run of 14 Test wins.
Aug 11, 15:51
 Billy Vunipola during an England training session on March 15, 2019
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, 21:31
 Brad Barritt pictured for Saracens in May 2018
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, 11:19
 Billy Vunipola in action during the Champions Cup final on May 11, 2019
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, 21:00
 Billy Vunipola in action during the Champions Cup final on May 11, 2019
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, 18:07
 England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019
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, 07:19
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
Billy Vunipola confronted by fan on pitch after homophobia row
The England star played a starring role as Saracens booked their place in this season's Champions Cup final.
Apr 20, 19:36
 Saracens' Michael Rhodes scores their first try against Munster on April 20, 2019
Result: Billy Vunipola brushes off boos to lead Saracens to Champions Cup final
England internationals played starring roles as the English champions surged into another European final.
Apr 20, 16:12
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
Mark McCall: 'Billy Vunipola has got to deal with the booing'
The Saracens number eight has been formally warned by the RFU and his club over an Instagram post.
Apr 16, 15:41
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
Billy Vunipola escapes ban or fine for endorsing homophobic viewpoint
The Saracens number eight has already been formally warned by his club.
Apr 16, 09:27
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
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, 03:41
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
'Evangelical Alliance' defends Vunipola's endorsement of homophobic viewpoint
The Saracens number eight posted in support of Israel Folau.
Apr 15, 15:32
 Israel Folau in action for Australia on October 6, 2018
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, 11:25
 Israel Folau in action for Australia on October 6, 2018
Israel Folau holding firm on homophobic social media post
Rugby Australia is pressing ahead with plans to terminate Folau's contract.
Apr 15, 08:37
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
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, 21:41
 Renowned heterosexual Billy Vunipola warms up for Saracens on April 13, 2019
Under-fire Billy Vunipola booed in Saracens defeat
Tough day for Billy but struggling Bears boost Premiership survival hopes.
Apr 13, 21:31
 Billy Vunipola during an England training session on March 15, 2019
RFU to quiz Billy Vunipola for supporting homophobic comments
England international made comments on social media.
Apr 12, 18:12
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