Manu Tuilagi has accumulated over £8,000 in Rugby World Cup fines

Initially plagued by off-field troubles, Tuilagi has matured into a dynamic centre celebrated for his explosive speed, bone-crushing tackles, and remarkable agility.

Over the years, Tuilagi has left an indelible mark on the sport, donning the jerseys of prestigious teams such as the British & Irish Lions, Leicester Tigers, Sale Sharks, and England. His performances on the international stage have consistently showcased his rugby prowess.

Off the field, Manu Tuilagi has evolved into a dedicated family man, serving as a source of inspiration to aspiring rugby players worldwide.

His journey from past misdemeanors to becoming a rugby icon serves as a testament to his personal growth and commitment to the sport.

Below, we look at his misdemeanours.

 Tuilagi was cautioned during fter he jumped off a ferry about to berth at the Auckland Ferry Terminal and swam to a nearby pier.

Tuilagi, 20, was detained by police and held for an hour before being released. The Leicester centre was given a pre-charge warning for disorderly behaviour before being released back to the England team management, who were said to have been "a little bit embarrassed" by events.

The RFU released a statement saying Tuilagi had been disciplined and fined £3,000. The centre said: "I'm really sorry. It was a silly thing to do and I apologise to everybody for any inconvenience caused." The England team manager, Martin Johnson, added: "This was an irresponsible thing to do. Manu has been disciplined internally and I have warned him about his future conduct."

Tuilagi, whose elder brother Alesana was sanctioned for the same offence during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, wore the Opro mouthguard in England's first two victories over Argentina and Georgia. A Rugby Football Union spokesman said: "Manu wore a mouthguard where the branding was visible in the Georgia match when it shouldn't have been so therefore he's been fined NZ$10,000.

In September 2013, Tuilagi issued an apology to Prime Minister David Cameron after he made a ‘bunny ears’ sign behind his back during a photograph taken outside 10 Downing Street. The successful British and Irish Lions squad that toured Australia, where Tuilagi played in the third Test, made an official visit, but the Leicester centre again hit the headlines for all of the wrong reasons.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting a police officer, resulting in his removal from consideration for England selection until January 2016 – a period that included the World Cup – although his long-term groin injury rendered the suspension irrelevant. Tuilagi was fined £5,500 and ordered to pay £705 in costs when he appeared before magistrates in Leicester. The incident took place during a night out in Leicester city centre on April 26 and the player pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, one count of criminal damage and two counts of assaulting a police officer.

Tuilagi and Solomona were sent home from England’s summer training camp in Teddington on the grounds of what the RFU described as “team culture issues”. Press Association Sport understands that both players were disciplined for drinking alcohol during the three-day gathering in south west London.