George Ford has turned down the riches on offer from R360 for one last shot at a Rugby World Cup with England. The 32-year-old revealed he was approached by the rebel circuit , fronted by the former England centre Mike Tindall, but rejected a deal believed to be worth £1m a season to chase his dream.

Ford, who reached a century of caps last summer, has signed a three-year contract extension with Sale which will ensure his availability for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. ‘Counterfeiting a code’: NRL announces 10-year ban for players who engage with R360 Read more

“As players, we understand what’s going on with trying to set up this new league and they did contact my agent to have discussions,” Ford said.

“My decision-making was purely based on the fact that I love playing for En

See Full Page