Billy Vunipola Receives Formal Warning from RFU Following Mallorca Incident
The England rugby player avoids suspension but faces scrutiny after being tasered and arrested in Spain.
- Vunipola was fined and given a suspended sentence for resisting arrest and assaulting an officer in Majorca.
- The RFU's formal warning is part of a broader effort to uphold rugby's core values and maintain discipline within the sport.
- Despite the incident, Vunipola will continue playing for Saracens and is set to join Montpellier next season.
- This is the second formal warning from the RFU for Vunipola, with a previous one in 2019 related to social media conduct.
- Saracens and the RFU emphasize support and understanding over punishment, reflecting a rehabilitative approach to player misconduct.