“This squad is a real mix of young, talented players and some very experienced, senior players.” Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for England’s summer tour to Australia, and there are Test returns looming for Danny Care and Billy Vunipola. 10 of the squad announced by Jones, today, were part of the last England […]

4 years ago

Billy Vunipola had, at least, played one game for Saracens this stunted club rugby season, but he was not at his fearsome best

5 years ago

Saracens star Billy Vunipola was subject to some heckling from fans during the Champions Cup semi final and he gave something back near the end.

7 years ago

Saracens and England fans can’t wait to have Billy V back, and playing at full tilt. Billy Vunipola has remained pretty positive despite breaking his arms three times in the space of 12 months. He fractured his right arm twice, earlier this year, and broke his left arm in October, but is hopeful of getting […]

7 years ago

Billy V was not at all happy with this. Rugby players are inundated with match clips and personal game highlights – in a bid to improve and prepare themselves. One wonders if video analysts bothered sending around the tackle that got Jerome Kaino five-week ban, on Wednesday. The All Blacks flanker was only yellow-carded, while […]

8 years ago

That is one nasty gash he has right there… Saracens emerged victorious against Racing Metro in the Champions Cup final in Lyon on Saturday in a game devoid of any real attacking rugby. It was not a game for the ages as poor conditions made mistakes frequent… as in every time someone attempted to pass the […]

10 years ago