George Ford turns down R360 riches for last shot at England World Cup glory

• Sale fly-half rebuffs £1m offer to chase dream

• 'There's no better motivation than winning for England'

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 tournament in Australia.