“Tony Finau’s my cousin, you know? Tongan cousins!” Mako Vunipola may be connected to the PGA Tour star through ‘my uncle’s dog-walker’s mate’, but he has not picked up much of his golfing skills. The Saracens and England prop has enjoyed getting out for some golf a couple of times of the British & Irish […]

4 years ago

“I don’t think anyone is at the level they’re at… That was outrageous!” Each and every British & Irish Lions Tour provides the time, space and opportunity for some new, lasting and, sometimes, unlikely friendships. Such is the laid-back nature of Tadhg Furlong, he is sure to be involved in a few blossoming bonds. The […]

5 years ago

“No, obviously, I feel emotional about it.” Back in 2017, Mako Vunipola was looking forward to going on a Lions Tour to New Zealand with his brother, Billy. A broken arm ended up costing Billy Vunipola his place in the squad and it was a dream delayed. Four years on, and it may now take […]

5 years ago

A portent of things to come between Saracens and England? Two statements made on the one player in the same day but both telling a different story. Saracens and England have failed to get their ducks in a row regarding Mako Vunipola and a Coronavirus “precaution”. Last week, both Mako and Billy Vunipola travelled to […]

6 years ago

The England international had one hell of an impact on events. Saracens stomped all over Gloucester at Allianz Park and Mako Vunipola was in top form for ‘The Wolf Pack’. The prop made 21 carries and stuck 16 tackles, as well as scrummaging as if his life depended on it and hitting a fair few rucks. […]

8 years ago

Surely there’s no other option

9 years ago