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More boos expected for Vunipola after official warning

Mark McCall expects fans to again boo Billy Vunipola following the Saracens and England forward's official warning from the Rugby Football Union for a homophobic Instagram comment.

Rugby • 16 Apr 19

Vunipola given formal warning by the RFU

Billy Vunipola has been given a formal warning and reminded of his responsibilities as an England player by the Rugby Football Union over a discriminatory social media post, the governing body said in a statement.

Rugby • 16 Apr 19

Vunipola's comments have been a distraction for Saracens

Billy Vunipola available for Munster clash - McCall

Billy Vunipola could be in line to face Munster in this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final, despite his defence of Israel Folau's recent controversial comments.

Rugby • 15 Apr 19

Billy Vunipola supports Folau over controversial post

Folau will be sacked by Rugby Australia for his second homophobic post on social media.

Rugby • 12 Apr 19

England pair apologise for ditching team-mates

Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola have apologised to team-mates for returning later than the rest of the group from a drinking session following England's 38-38 Guinness Six Nations draw with Scotland.

Rugby • 21 Mar 19

Billy Vunipola believes his steady improvement in recent weeks can help him deliver a good performance in Cardiff

Vunipola keen to step up his game against Wales

England number eight Billy Vunipola said he would need to step up his game in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Wales in the absence of his brother Mako Vunipola and Maro Itoje due to injuries.

Rugby • 21 Feb 19

Billy Vunipola's last England appearance came against Ireland in March 2017

Billy Vunipola rocked by another injury setback

Billy Vunipola has suffered yet another injury setback that casts doubt over his involvement in England's summer tour to South Africa.

Rugby • 02 May 18

Vunipola missed the entire Six Naitons campaign for England

Arm injury could keep Vunipola out of Leinster clash

Vunipola is facing a race against time to be fit for Saracens to face Leinster in the Europe.

Rugby • 21 Mar 18

Billy Vunipola (C) has suffered another injury setback

Blow for England as Billy Vunipola fractures arm

Billy Vunipola is set to miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign after suffering a fractured forearm playing for Saracens against Ospreys on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Jan 18

Billy Vunipola and James Haskell both failed to finish their respective Champions Cup games on Saturday

Back row headache for England coach ahead of 6 Nations

England coach Eddie Jones must await word on two of his back row options after Billy Vunipola suffered an injury and James Haskell was red-carded just three weeks out from the Six Nations.

Rugby • 14 Jan 18

Dylan Hartley will captain England throughout the upcoming Six Nations

England coach backs Hartley ahead of Six Nations

England coach Eddie Jones has backed Dylan Hartley to lead the team into next month's Six Nations championship despite criticism of his leadership in Northampton Saints' dismal run of results.

Rugby • 03 Jan 18

Billy Vunipola has suffered cartilage damage in his knee

Billy Vunipola out for rest of year with knee injury

England No 8 Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the RBS 6 Nations after undergoing knee surgery.

Rugby • 24 Sep 17

Billy Vunipola: 'It's not about money, it's about the toil we're put through.'

Vunipola: My body couldn't handle strain of last season

Billy Vunipola has called for the rugby season to be shortened considerably after revealing his body "could not handle" the demands of playing for England and Saracens last term.

Rugby • 15 Sep 17

Shoulder injury rules Billy Vunipola out of Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions have been dealt a crushing injury blow after England number eight Billy Vunipola withdrew from the New Zealand tour.

Rugby • 21 May 17

Billy Vunipola and England are coming to Dublin with the aim of securing a successive Grand Slam

Vunipola: England determined to scale new heights

Billy Vunipola insists England are ready to achieve the "greatness" demanded by Eddie Jones by completing their resurrection from the ruins of their 2015 World Cup failure.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 17

The Ireland team, who face Wales on Friday, trained at Carton House this morning

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Other sport • 06 Mar 17

Billy Vunipola helped England to a 21-10 win over Ireland last season

England's Billy Vunipola on track for Dublin date

Billy Vunipola could be available to reinforce the final two rounds of England's Grand Slam defence as he prepares to complete his comeback from a knee injury for Saracens on Sunday.

Rugby • 02 Mar 17

Jamie Heaslip is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Keith Wood

Heaslip up for top World Rugby award

Ireland's Jamie Heaslip is among six nominees for the World Rugby player of the year award.

Rugby • 07 Nov 16

Vunipola is one of the most fearsome ball carriers in European rugby

Sarries ready to make up for Euro disappointment

England star Billy Vunipola says Saracens' disappointing experience of a European final two years ago is "done and dusted" as they target Champions Cup glory.

Rugby • 14 May 16

Scotland full-back "honoured" after being named Player of the 2016 Six Nations

Hogg edges Vunipola for Player of the Six Nations

Scotland's Stuart Hogg has been voted the RBS 6 Nations player of the championship.

Rugby • 24 Mar 16

England's Billy Vunipola carries the ball against Ireland

Billy Vunipola: England can still win Six Nations

Billy Vunipola insists England must draw inspiration from Wales' recent revival as they seek to rebuild their own RBS 6 Nations title aspirations.

Six Nations • 03 Mar 15

Billy Vunipola has been dropped for England's clash with Samoa

England drop Care, Vunipola and Eastmond

England have dropped Billy Vunipola, Danny Care and Kyle Eastmond from their matchday squad for Saturday's QBE International against Samoa at Twickenham.

Rugby • 18 Nov 14

Luther Burrell leaves the field after injuring his hand

More injury concerns for England

England's preparations for next month's autumn series continue to be disrupted by injury with Billy Vunipola joining Luther Burrell in the treatment room.

Rugby • 26 Oct 14

Billy Vunipola receiving treatment on the Twickenham pitch

Vunipola to miss remainder of Six Nations

England number eight Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations with an ankle injury.

Six Nations • 24 Feb 14

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