Mako Vunipola

January 9, 2024
Rugby Union Player

Quick Facts

Mako Vunipola
Full Name Mako Vunipola
Occupation Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth Jan 14, 1991(1991-01-14)
Age 33
Birthplace Wellington
Country New Zealand
Birth City Wellington Region
Horoscope Capricorn

Mako Vunipola Biography

Name Mako Vunipola
Birthday Jan 14
Birth Year 1991
Place Of Birth Wellington
Home Town Wellington Region
Birth Country New Zealand
Birth Sign Capricorn
Parents Feʻao Vunipola, Rev. Iesinga Vunipola
Siblings Billy Vunipola

Mako Vunipola is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on January 14, 1991 in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Vunipola, the son of Fe’ao Vunipola (a former Tongan captain) and Rev. IesingaVunipola is the Chaplain to UK Tongan Community. He is also the nephew to two former international players, Manu Vunipola and ‘Elisi Vanipola, who both represented Tonga during the 1990s. He began his rugby career at New Panteg RFC alongside current Welsh Number 8, Taulupe Faletau. He has a brother, Billy Vunipola, who plays number 8 for Saracens as well as England. Jacob was born to Vunipola’s partner in 2018.

Vunipola made England his debut in 2012, and since then has won 52 caps. He was a member of the British and Irish Lions, winning 6 caps in 2013, 2017 and 2017. In 2018, he was awarded England Player of The Year.

Vunipola has been a first-choice player for England since 2016.

Vunipola made his 50th international appearance on 18 November 2017 when he started for England in their 30-6 win over Australia. He was replaced in the 63rd minute by fellow 50-test veteran Joe Marler.

Vunipola represented England’s U18 and U20 team. In September 2012, he was called up to England Saxons Squad to replace Dave Wilson. After being called up to England Squad in October 2012, he made his debut on the bench against Fiji. He scored his first try in England’s 52-11 victory over Italy.

Mako Vunipola Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Rugby Union Player
House Living in own house.

Mako Vunipola is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mako Vunipola 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mako Vunipola, born 14 January 1991, is a professional rugby union player. He plays as a loosehead prop for Saracens of the Gallagher Premiership. He was born in New Zealand to Tongan parents. He qualified for England by obtaining residency.

Vunipola was signed by the 2010-11 Aviva Premiership Champion Saracens at the conclusion of the RFU Championship season.

In 2013 Vunipola was selected for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, playing in all three tests.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 121 kg

Mako Vunipola height 6 ft 0 in Mako weight 121 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mako Vunipola Dating?

According to our records, Mako Vunipola is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Mako Vunipola’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mako Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Mako Vunipola celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.

Are Mako and Billy Vunipola brothers?

Notable relative(s) Feʻao Vunipola (father) Billy Vunipola (brother)

Rugby union career

Is Mako Vunipola injured?

Mako Vunipola faces another month out injured, having suffered an ankle issue in March , meaning he will be unable to play until the back end of the season.

Is Mako Vunipola Welsh?

Vunipola was born in Australia to Tongan parents and moved to Wales aged five when his father, Fe’ao Vunipola, signed for Pontypool in 1998. A year earlier, Kuli Faletau joined another Gwent club, Ebbw Vale, and moved his family – including then six-year-old son Taulupe – with him to south Wales.

What nationality is vunipola?

Nationality

Who is the heaviest rugby union player?

1. Walid Maamry – 25st 2lb. For weighing in at 25st 2lbs and taking the tape measure to 6ft 7ins, tighthead prop Walid Maamry is the heaviest player in the professional game.

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