The U.S. is bidding to host the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens . Rugby sevens is a seven - a - side version of rugby union . The Rugby World Cup tournament is held every two years . `` I am delighted to be chairing USA Rugby 's Rugby World Cup 2018 bid committee and I look forward to hearing from cities interested in hosting this incredible event , '' said Chang . The 2013 event took place in Russia and was won by New Zealand .
The U.S. is bidding to host the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens . Rugby sevens is a seven - a - side version of rugby union . The Rugby World Cup tournament is held every two years . The 2013 event took place in Russia and was won by New Zealand .