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Mako Vunipola (born 14 January 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop for English club Saracens and the England national team. Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he qualified for England through residency having lived and been educated in Wales and then England since the age of 7.
Jan 12, 2024 · The Saracens prop, who won 79 caps for his country, says "the time has come to step away" after the 2023 World Cup. He was ruled out of the tournament with a back problem and is currently serving a four-match ban for a red card.
As a member of an established Tongan rugby dynasty, Mako Vunipola has made his own mark on the game in a Saracens, England and British & Irish Lions shirt. Brother of England international Billy, he made Test debut against Fiji in November 2012.
Jan 12, 2024 · The Saracens prop, who made 79 caps for England and nine for the Lions, announced his decision on Instagram. He thanked everyone who helped him along the way and said it was an honour to have represented his country.
Jan 12, 2024 · The England prop announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect on Instagram. He made his Test debut in 2012 and won the 2016 Six Nations Grand Slam, among other achievements.
Jan 12, 2024 · England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 32-year-old's decision calls time on a Test career which saw him win 79 caps.
6 days ago · Former England prop Mako Vunipola has joined newly promoted French Top 14 side Vannes on a two-year deal. Saracens already announced the departure of both Vunipola brothers at the end of last...
