Resolution criteria

The Men's SVNS 2 will take place in Nairobi, Montevideo, and São Paulo, with tournaments in Nairobi on February 14-15, 2026, Montevideo on March 21-22, and São Paulo on March 28-29. The winner is determined by the team with the highest cumulative points across all three tournaments. The top four men's teams from SVNS 2 will advance to the World Championship Series alongside the eight Division 1 teams. Resolution will be based on official World Rugby standings at the conclusion of the São Paulo event on March 29, 2026, available at https://www.svns.com.