2015 & 2019 hosts to be announced in July 2009
The IRB has started the process of allocating the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups, to allow the hosts plenty of time to set up organisations. A letter will go to all the member Unions this month asking for interested parties to apply. We understand that Australia, England South Africa and Japan will possibly go for 2015 though the pundits say Japan are more likely to be awarded 2019. Not sure who else will apply at this time but we will keep you informed.