Mako Vunipola

Born: January 1, 1991

Weight: 20st 7lb (130kg)

Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand

Position: Loosehead prop
Mako Vunipola looks on during the England training session at Pennyhill Park on October 31, 2013
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Northampton Saints' Burger Odendaal celebrates scoring a try on May 31, 2024
Saracens title reign in tatters as Northampton Saints reach Premiership final
Northampton Saints reach the 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership final thanks to a 22-20 playoff semi-final victory over reigning champions Saracens.
May 31, 20:40
 Northampton Saints' Courtney Lawes in action with Saracens' Theo McFarland and Nick Isiekwe in March 2024
Preview:Northampton Saints vs. Saracens - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Gallagher Premiership Playoffs clash between Northampton Saints and Saracens, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 22:39
 England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019
England's Mako Vunipola retires from international rugby
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola announces his retirement from international rugby after a 12-year career, in which he played 79 times for his country.
Jan 12, 17:04
 England head coach Steve Borthwick during the press conference on January 16, 2023
Preview:England vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Scotland, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 2, 19:36
 England head coach Steve Borthwick poses for a photograph after the press conference on January 16, 2023
England head coach Steve Borthwick wary of "incredible" Scotland challenge
New England head coach Steve Borthwick insists that he will take the Six Nations one game at a time, starting with an "incredible challenge" against Scotland.
Jan 23, 13:33
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
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, 15:09
 Saracens head coach Mark McCall pictured on September 5, 2020
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, 15:55
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
'Outstanding' Joe Marler wants to be part of World Cup campaign - Eddie Jones
The 31-year-old remains in England contention following the axing of Billy and Mako Vunipola, Jamie George and George Ford.
Sep 25, 21:00
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
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, 21:00
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
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, 13:07
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones omits five senior men including Vunipolas from autumn training squad
Billy and Mako Billy Vunipola have both been left out of the 45-man training group for a three-day camp starting on Sunday.
Sep 21, 08:03
 British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland calls on Lions to nullify "get-out-of-jail card"
The Lions emerged 22-17 winners from a tense first Test.
Jul 27, 16:09
 Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
Lions make three changes for second South Africa Test
Ali Price, Rory Sutherland and Elliot Daly are the players to make way as the Lions look to seal a series victory over South Africa.
Jul 27, 09:56
 Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Lions refuse to follow Rassie Erasmus social media example
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus went on social media on Monday morning to highlight an incident from Saturday's first Test.
Jul 26, 15:47
 Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Rassie Erasmus hits out at "reckless and dangerous" Lions play
South Africa's director of rugby criticised the tourists on social media.
Jul 26, 09:35
 Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Lions suffer Alun Wyn Jones injury blow ahead of South Africa Test
The Wales international sustained the problem in training on Thursday and has been replaced by Rory Sutherland.
Jul 24, 13:34
 Owen Farrell in action for England on December 6, 2020
Saracens players lead Lions reinforcements ahead of Japan clash
All but Exeter's four-strong detachment are present at the squad's training camp in Jersey.
Jun 21, 13:41
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'Future is out of my hands'
The Six Nations outcome has not made the head coach question himself.
Mar 21, 22:39
 Maro Itoje scores a try for England against France in the Six Nations on March 13, 2021
Maro Itoje: 'Blame is on England players'
Eddie Jones is fighting for his Twickenham future after a 32-18 defeat by Ireland condemned last year's champions to fifth place.
Mar 21, 12:12
 Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates against England in the Six Nations on March 20, 2021
England's troubles continue as Ireland march to dominant win
Johnny Sexton orchestrated a dominant display by the hosts in Dublin.
Mar 20, 18:58
 Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
Mako Vunipola: 'No one is assured of England place'
The Six Nations champions have lost two of their three games this campaign.
Mar 10, 22:28
 Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
England's Mako Vunipola fit and available for Italy clash
Tighthead Kyle Sinckler will also be back after he sat out the Scotland defeat due to suspension.
Feb 10, 22:18
 England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones insists Owen Farrell is not undroppable
But the England boss warned his captain he had to 'keep performing at a high level'.
Feb 9, 22:20
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones admits England were not their "vibrant selves" in Scotland loss
Eddie Jones was quick to defend under-fire captain Owen Farrell.
Feb 9, 18:35
 Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019
England lose Joe Launchbury and Joe Marler ahead of Six Nations
Joe Launchbury has been ruled out by a broken leg while Joe Marler has pulled out for personal reasons.
Jan 25, 14:35
 Bristol Bears' Harry Randall scores a try against Wasps in the Premiership semi-final on October 10, 2020
Harry Randall and Paolo Odogwu make England's Six Nations squad
It is the first time either player has been selected.
Jan 22, 17:14
 Billy Vunipola pictured in October 2019
Billy Vunipola only Saracens player in England squad to play before Six Nations
The number eight will feature in Saturday's Trailfinders Challenge Cup match against Ealing.
Jan 15, 15:28
 Jamie George in action for England on February 10, 2019
England's Jamie George insists Autumn Nations Cup is not a "Mickey Mouse Cup"
The Saracens prop has barely trained this week due to a sore achilles and Ellis Genge takes his place at Twickenham.
Dec 5, 14:28
 Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
England without Mako Vunipola for Autumn Nations Cup final
Mako Vunipola sustained an injury against Wales last Saturday.
Dec 5, 12:13
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones compares Wales comeback threat to horror movie
The England coach admitted the hosts caused his side serious problems before they finally came through 24-13 at Parc y Scarlets.
Nov 28, 19:59
 Mako Vunipola scores a try for England against Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 28, 2020
England advance to Autumn Nations Cup final with victory over Wales
Henry Slade and Mako Vunipola scored tries in a 24-13 win.
Nov 28, 18:18
 England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler in line for England comeback against Wales
The England prop served a 10-week ban after grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' testicles in the last meeting between the sides.
Nov 24, 22:20
 Wales' Nick Tompkins celebrates scoring their third try on February 1, 2020
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
 England coach John Mitchell pictured in September 2019
John Mitchell: 'England must fight to the end against Ireland'
Eddie Jones has selected his strongest available side for the Twickenham Nations Cup clash.
Nov 20, 14:17
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'England proved a point against Georgia'
Jamie George scored a hat-trick of tries in a one-sided win at Twickenham.
Nov 14, 19:45
 England's Jack Willis celebrates scoring a try against Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 14, 2020
Jamie George hat-trick propels England to resounding win over Georgia
Hooker ended with a treble to make history.
Nov 14, 17:08
 Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
England's Anthony Watson ruled out of Georgia clash
He is having treatment at his club.
Nov 7, 11:54
 England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs stars as England thrash Italy in Six Nations finale
Ben Youngs celebrated his 100th cap by crossing twice in Rome.
Oct 31, 19:35
 Owen Farrell is issued a red card during Saracens' meeting with Wasps on September 5, 2020
Mark McCall: Owen Farrell "incredibly regretful" over illegal tackle
The England captain faces a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for his tackle on Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson.
Sep 7, 16:15
 Juan Pablo Socino (L) of Newcastle Falcons tackles Alex Goode of Saracens during the Aviva Premiership match on December 27, 2014
Alex Goode pens new Saracens deal until 2023
The 32-year-old will also have a spell with Japan's NEC Green Rockets until the end of May.
Aug 12, 07:34
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