The event will take place in Moscow.
“[International Rugby Board] Council Members were extremely impressed with the Rugby Union of Russia bid and we are sure that Moscow will host a special tournament for the 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams and the thousands of visiting fans from all around the world,” said IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset, announcing the award.
“As rugby continues its rapid global development reaching out to new audiences around the world, the hosting of this world class rugby event in Russia will provide a massive boost for the development of the Game across the region, delivering widespread TV exposure within Russia and across the world.”
The announcement came the day before the start of the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Moscow, the first IRB fifteen-a-side tournament to be held in the country.
