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New Zealand Mako Vunipola is a celebrated rugby union player known for his formidable career with Saracens and the England national team, recognized for his extensive contributions as a loosehead prop on both domestic and international stages.
Mako Vunipola has committed his future to Saracens Rugby Club multiple times throughout his career, signing new deals alongside his brother Billy Vunipola.
English rugby union player Mako Vunipola signed a representation contract with Wasserman Media Group, an agency responsible for managing his professional interests.
Vunipola was the recipient of £450,000 paid by former Saracens chairman Nigel Wray into Vunprop, a company jointly owned by Mako and his brother.
Mako Vunipola was born Makovina Wanangarua I Whanga Nui-Atara Vunipola on January 14, 1991, in Wellington, New Zealand. He qualified to play for England due to residency after his father, Fe’ao, moved to Wales in 1998 to play rugby for Pontypool. Vunipola began his rugby journey in Wales, playing alongside his brother Billy for New Panteg RFC, before his family relocated to Gloucestershire, England. He continued his education and rugby development at Porth County Community School, West Monmouth School, The Castle School, and Millfield. His early career saw him establish a solid foundation before turning professional.
Vunipola’s professional club career began with Bristol Rugby, where he played from 2010 to 2011. He then joined Saracens in 2011, establishing himself as a core player for over a decade. During his tenure at Saracens, he achieved significant team success, contributing to four Premiership titles in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019. He also played a crucial role in Saracens winning the European Rugby Champions Cup three times: in 2016, 2017, and 2019. In 2021, he helped Saracens secure promotion back to the Premiership after a brief relegation. After 13 seasons, Vunipola left Saracens in 2024 to join French Top 14 side Vannes.
Internationally, Vunipola made his Test debut for England in November 2012 against Fiji. He earned 79 caps for England, winning a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2016 and additional Six Nations titles in 2017 and 2020. He was also a key member of the England squad that reached the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. Beyond England, Vunipola was selected for three British & Irish Lions tours in 2013, 2017, and 2021, playing in nine consecutive Test matches across these tours. He announced his retirement from international rugby in January 2024, concluding a distinguished career representing his country.
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