The IRB announced on 12 June 2013 that the Rugby World Cup Sevens would continue after 2013, with the next tournament set for 2018, and for every four years after that. Following the IRB's announcement, several nations officially announced their intention to bid to host the 2018 tournament – including the United States and Wales. On 13 May 2015 it was decided that the United States would host the 2018 edition of the tournament with the two venues being announced when they won the bid.