Billy Vunipola's future in hands of RFU after drunken arrest in Mallorca

01/05/2024 17:27

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Billy Vunipola's fate lies in the hands of the Rugby Football Union after escaping disciplinary action by Saracens following his arrest in Mallorca last weekend. Saracens have condemned Vunipola's behaviour and given the No 8 – who is due to leave at the end of the season – a warning but consider the matter closed.

The RFU will now wait to receive details of Saracens' completed investigation before deciding whether to charge Vunipola. The union has the power to intervene and punish "any conduct which is prejudicial to the interests of the union or the game" and has done so before in similar circumstances.