English rugby star Billy Vunipola shared a huge laugh as police attempted to use a taser on him in a late-night bar in Majorca.
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Vunipola has played 75 Tests for England since making his debut in 2013 and was part of the squad that made the World Cup final in 2019 as well as the side that came third in last year's tournament in France.
Witnesses recounted how the 6 feet 2 inches, 20-stone behemoth seemed unfazed by the initial stun gun attempt, though police later acknowledged it hadn't actually discharged. He was only brought to the ground when they fired at him a second time.
“I can confirm I was involved in an unfortunate misunderstanding when I was leaving a club in Mallorca on Sunday, which got out of hand,” he said in a statement.
“Contrary to media reports, there was no violence, no fight and I did not threaten anybody at any stage, with bottles or chairs or anything else.
“I was charged with resisting the law and, following an 'express trial', I have paid a fine of 240 euros. The Spanish police investigation is now closed, and I am flying back to the UK today. I will obviously cooperate with the Saracens internal process and unreservedly apologise for any inconvenience to all involved.”
Montpellier, who were also linked with a move for Mako Vunipola, could back out of a pre-contractual agreement with the Top 14 side following the arrest.
Born in Sydney, Vunipola qualified for England through residency and has been a regular in the side over the past decade. He has won three Six Nations titles including the Grand Slam in 2016.
He has played 178 games for Saracens and 41 for Wasps, winning three European Cups and four Premiership titles.
His brother, Mako, played 79 Tests for England.
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Other players mentioned in The Sun's article included the likes of Mike Tindall and Aaron Smith.
#1. Danny Cipriani
Danny had previously shared details with The Sun about his sexual experiences and his two-year relationship with Kelly Brook, who famously referred to him as a "car crash."
During their relationship, the model and TV star punched Danny in the face and ended their connection when he gave his phone number to a Las Vegas stripper.
They wrote: "He has been involved with a string of stars, from Katie Price and Lindsay Lohan to Cheeky Girl Monica Irimia.
"It seemed he had finally settled down when he married Victoria Rose in April 2021.
"However, earlier this week, they announced they had split after two and a half years of marriage after Victoria reportedly “saw messages on his phone”."
#2. Stuart Hogg
They wrote: 'Stuart Hogg, 31, enjoyed a spa weekend with the “world’s sexiest jockey” Leonna Mayor – just days after his ex-wife Gillian Hogg gave birth to their fourth child."
He was given an MBE by the King in the New Year’s Honours list.
#3. James Haskell
Haskell and Chloe ended their five-year marriage in September, just 13 months after welcoming their daughter Bodhi.
While they officially announced their separation last month, the couple initially intended to wait until the conclusion of their ITV reality show, "Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair."
They wrote: "James was spotted chatting with a mystery blonde, who turned out to be PR director Martine Bridge. Viewers also spotted cracks in their relationship on the programme."
"In one episode, Chloe fumed at James for posting pictures with “girls in thongs”."
She said: “I was like, ‘I will kill you’. He posted videos of him with loads of girls in thongs having the best time ever because he thinks that it makes him look cool on social media.”
#4. Ben Foden
The former England fullback split split with wife Una Healy in 2018 after six years of marriage – with him later confessing that he cheated on The Saturdays singer.
They wrote: "A year later, Foden married new partner Jackie Belanoff Smith after just two weeks of dating – and on the day his divorce from Una was finalised."
#5. Joe Westerman
The rugby league ace split from wife Lauren earlier this year after an X-rated video of him performing a sex act on a married woman in an alley outside a branch of Greggs went viral.
They wrote: "The 34-year-old Castleford Tigers player had been on a 15-hour booze bender when he was captured with his trousers and pants around his ankles.
"The loose forward was hit with a substantial fine as a result of an internal club investigation."
Can you all of the Guinness Six Nations winning captains?
In the storied history of Rugby's Greatest Championship, exceptional leaders have emerged—warriors of various forms, be they agile half-backs, towering second rows, or fearless flankers.
Our latest quiz invites you to identify those who have captained their nations to Guinness Six Nations glory. It's worth noting that in certain instances, there may be multiple captains from the same year due to factors such as injuries and rotation.
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