Former England prop Mako Vunipola prepares for retirement with coaching role

Former England prop Mako Vunipola is planning for his future after rugby by stepping into coaching at Leicester Tigers. While continuing his playing duties for the club this season, the 35-year-old has taken on a coaching role with the team's Premiership Women's Rugby side. Vunipola returned to English rugby with Leicester following a two-year stint in France with Vannes. He viewed the move as an opportunity to begin preparing for life after his decorated playing career, which includes four Premiership titles and three European Champions Cup winners' medals. Working alongside director of women's rugby Fraser Goatcher's support staff, Vunipola has embraced the new challenge despite admitting that transitioning from player to coach required a quick learning curve. Meanwhile, his primary focus remains on delivering for the Tigers on the pitch as they compete at the top of the early Premiership table.