Mako Vunipola
Born: January 1, 1991 (age 33)
Weight: 20st 7lb (130kg)
Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand
Position: Loosehead prop
Team: Saracens
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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, 21:40
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, 23:39
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
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 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
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
'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, 22:00
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
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, 17:09
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, 10:56
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, 16:47
Rassie Erasmus hits out at "reckless and dangerous" Lions play
South Africa's director of rugby criticised the tourists on social media.
Jul 26, 10:35
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, 14:34
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, 14:41
Eddie Jones: 'Future is out of my hands'
The Six Nations outcome has not made the head coach question himself.
Mar 21, 22:39
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Anthony Watson ruled out of Georgia clash
He is having treatment at his club.
Nov 7, 11:54
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, 17:15
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, 08:34
Billy Vunipola keen to make amends after overcoming personal issues
The Saracens number eight used the coronavirus lockdown to reflect on his shortcomings.
Aug 7, 22:17
Saracens chairman Neil Golding pleased with recent activity
Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell are among six players who will remain with the relegated outfit.
Aug 5, 20:02
Eddie Jones "comfortable" selecting Owen Farrell for England
The fly-half has pledged his future to the second-tier side.
Jul 16, 12:19
Owen Farrell signs Saracens contract extension despite relegation
Owen Farrell's existing deal ran until 2022.
Jul 16, 09:54
Mako Vunipola commits future to Saracens despite relegation
The England prop will play for the club in the second tier next season.
Jul 14, 15:06
Mako Vunipola: 'Eddie Jones the best coach I have worked with'
Mako Vunipola says Eddie Jones gives England players the confidence to play their natural game.
Apr 15, 10:31
Italy, England Six Nations clash among events to be played behind closed doors
Italian government decree on Wednesday said all sporting events in the country would not be open to the public until April 3 due to the coronavirus.
Mar 4, 22:16
Thomas Bach refuses to 'speculate' over coronavirus threat to Tokyo 2020
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson has emphasised preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue despite the developing outbreak.
Mar 4, 18:38
BOA provide update on Tokyo 2020 preparations amid coronavirus fears
Elsewhere, England prop Mako Vunipola has been declared available for Saracens after England had ruled him out of the Six Nation on medical grounds.
Mar 4, 13:45
Mako Vunipola ruled out of England Six Nations clash with Wales
Mako Vunipola also missed their last game against Ireland.
Mar 3, 14:41
