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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.
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