The series involved three teams in pool play and took place in October 2018.

The two highest ranked teams, Russia and Spain, advanced to the European play-off.

In August 2019, Russia withdrew from the play-off tournament and were replaced by Serbia.

[1] Serbia were without their Australian-based players, David Andjelić, Brandon Janjić, Jonathan Kress, and Ilija Radan, along with head coach Brett Davidson due to VISA issues.

[4] The Serbian Rugby League allege that Russia's Association of Rugby League Clubs did not provide the necessary paperwork for VISA removal.