Saracens star Billy Vunipola "unreservedly" apologises following bar incident
Local reports from Majorca claimed the player had been tasered and arrested.
Last updated 29th Apr 2024
England rugby union international Billy Vunipola says his arrest in Majorca was an "unfortunate misunderstanding" and that the police investigation is now closed.
The Saracens player's confirmed he was charged with "resisting the law" during an incident at a bar on the island.
Reports had suggested he was involved in a violent clash which the 31 year old forward denies.
He says, in a statement that there was no violence, no fight and adds he did not threaten anybody at any stage, with bottles or chairs or anything else.
He says he's paid a fine of 240 euros and is now returning to the UK.
A Saracens statement on social media said: "Saracens is aware of an incident involving Billy Vunipola in Majorca.
"We will of course deal with this incident internally, and will not make any further comment until then."
Vunipola is expected to leave Saracens at the end of this season and has previously been linked with a move to France - although nothing has been confirmed.
Vunipola grew up in Thornbury in South Gloucestershire and went to The Castle School along with his brother Mako.
He has won 75 England caps, making his Test debut against Argentina in 2013. He is not currently part of the England squad.
He made an appearance as a second-half substitute for Saracens in their 15-12 victory over Bath on Friday night.
The club are not scheduled to play again until May 11.
Saracens sit second in the Gallagher Premiership and are chasing a sixth league title in last 10 seasons with just two rounds of regular season games left before the play-offs.