| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2011 – 2014 |
| No. of nations | 84 |
← 2011 2019 → | |
The qualification process for the 2015 Rugby World Cup began during the pool stages of the 2011 tournament in New Zealand, during which the top three teams from each of the four pools were awarded automatic qualification for the 2015 event. A further eight teams qualified through regional tournaments and the repechage process. The tournament was held in England;[1] it began on 18 September 2015 and finished on 31 October.