[9] "This tender submission underlines our continued commitment to ignite a new Rugby frontier in Russia through a strategic vision of promotion, participation and growth."

Notes (Men's): Canada and United States qualified for the tournament taking the 2 available places in the North America/Caribbean category.

Portugal, Spain, France, Georgia and Scotland qualified for the tournament taking the 5 available places in the Europe category.

Japan, Hong Kong and Philippines qualified for the tournament taking the 3 available places in the Asia category.

England, Ireland, Spain, France and Netherlands qualified for the tournament taking the 5 available places in the European category.