Canada

23 - 19

Full Time

Zimbabwe

Canada vs Zimbabwe

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Tomas Bertazza has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Ian Prior will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Zimbabwe is finished off by Dion Khumalo

79'

Spellbinding play by Bruce Houston is finished off with a try.

79'

Keegan Joubert comes on.

76'

Tyrone Gombe comes off.

76'

Daragh Doyle comes on.

75'

Izzak Kelly comes off.

75'

Liam James comes on.

75'

Noah Flesch comes off.

75'

Canada decided to go for goal with Peter Nelson taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Bryan Chiang getting some game time.

74'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Liam Larkan being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Ian Prior has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Cleopas Kundiona scores the try from close range.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Stephen Webb coming on.

66'

Canada make a substitution with Jason Higgins coming off.

66'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Simba Siraha coming on.

65'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Gary Porter coming off.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Sam Miller coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Calixto Martinez coming off.

65'

Cody Nhanala comes on for Canada.

58'

Lucas Rumball leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Peter Nelson kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Calixto Martinez from scoring as they record the try for Canada.

57'

Jason Higgins played a key part in that try.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ian Prior kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Liam Larkan from scoring as they record the try for Zimbabwe.

55'

Penalty Goal

Peter Nelson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Steeves getting some game time.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Cole Keith being replaced.

45'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Jason Fraser coming on.

44'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Aiden Burnett coming off.

44'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Liam Larkan coming on.

40'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Bryan Chiang coming off.

40'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Ian Prior coming on.

40'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Matt McNab coming off.

40'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Cleopas Kundiona coming on.

40'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Farai Mudariki coming off.

40'

Zimbabwe sub Victor Mupunga comes onto the field.

40'

Tijde Visser departs for Zimbabwe.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Peter Nelson adds the two points for Canada.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Canada allows Mason Flesch to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Mason Flesch being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Peter Nelson played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Izzak Kelly being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Canada supporters go wild as Peter Nelson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Peter Nelson kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Dion Khumalo coming on.

19'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Tapiwa Mafura coming off.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Kudzai Mashawi took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Edward Sigauke goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Tomas Bertazza blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canada v Zimbabwe 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 18th July 2026, 05:00pm PDT 
  
 Princess Auto Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Tomas Bertazza

Points Flow Chart

Canada win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

67%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Khumalo

79'

23 - 19

Prior

70'

23 - 14

Kundiona

69'

23 - 12

Nelson

23 - 7

57'

Martinez

21 - 7

57'

Prior

56'

16 - 7

Larkan

55'

16 - 5

Nelson

16 - 0

52'

Half Time

Nelson

13 - 0

41'

Flesch

11 - 0

40'

Nelson

6 - 0

32'

Nelson

3 - 0

27'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Canada

Zimbabwe

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Defence Profile

Canada

Zimbabwe

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

55%

3-6 secs

23%

32%

6+ secs

18%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

53'

54'

73'

76'

Canada

Zimbabwe

Canada vs Zimbabwe Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canada face off against Zimbabwe in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 3 on Sat 18th July 2026 at Princess Auto Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 01:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 02:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 12:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 10:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 17:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Canada won the last encounter but Canada are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Canada in position 24 and Zimbabwe in position 25, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canada vs Zimbabwe Squads

The official squads for Canada vs Zimbabwe will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.