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Tonga vs Zimbabwe

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

80'
Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini kicks the penalty.

79'
Yellow Card

Jason Fraser (Zimbabwe) is shown a yellow card

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anzelo Tuitavuki bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

77'

Mahonri Ngakuru comes on.

75'

Jimmy Tupou comes off.

75'
Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

73'
Try

Sione Tuipulotu scores the try from close range.

72'

Tonga make a substitution with Sekope Lopeti-Moli coming on.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Sione Tuipulotu coming on.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Semisi Paea coming off.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with Anzelo Tuitavuki coming on.

69'

Tonga make a substitution with John Tapueluelu coming off.

69'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Tijde Visser coming on.

69'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Victor Mupunga coming off.

69'
Conversion

The Tonga supporters go wild as William Havili successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Samiuela Moli places the ball down for the try.

68'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Bryan Chiang coming on.

68'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Simba Mandioma coming off.

68'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Dion Khumalo coming on.

68'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Edward Sigauke coming off.

68'
Conversion

The Zimbabwe supporters go wild as Ian Prior successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

Great hands by Zimbabwe leads to a try for Edward Sigauke

64'

Simba Mandioma sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Simba Mandioma goes through the gap.

64'

Zimbabwe sub Tadiwanashe Gwashu comes onto the field.

60'

Gary Porter departs for Zimbabwe.

60'
Conversion

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

59'
Yellow Card

Patrick Pellegrini (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

58'
Try

Zimbabwe are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Godfrey Muzanargwo touching down.

58'
Conversion

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

56'
Try

A penetrating move by Zimbabwe results in a try for Tinotenda Mavesere.

55'

That's a great try assist by Edward Sigauke.

55'

What a run here by Brandon Mudzekenyedzi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Siaosi Nginingini comes on.

53'

Sonatane Takulua comes off.

53'

Solomone Kata comes on.

53'

Telusa Veainu comes off.

53'

What a run here by Victor Mupunga as they get over the gainline!

50'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Paula Latu getting some game time.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Atu Moli being replaced.

49'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Houston getting some game time.

49'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Kudzai Mashawi being replaced.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi getting some game time.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Fatongia Paea being replaced.

49'

Taniela Filimone makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Tyrone Gombe getting some game time.

47'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Hilton Mudariki being replaced.

47'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Simba Siraha getting some game time.

45'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Utete being replaced.

45'

Sam Tuitupou Ah-Hing makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Cleopas Kundiona coming on.

43'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Michael Kumbirai coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Tonga as Fine Inisi goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Sonatane Takulua.

37'
Yellow Card

Telusa Veainu (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Hilton Mudariki breaches the defence.

32'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ian Prior will have to re-adjust the radar.

31'
Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Zimbabwe maul...no miracles today as Simba Mandioma powers over.

30'

Patrick Pellegrini curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

28'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Fatongia Paea scores from close range.

27'
Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Tonga is finished off by Telusa Veainu

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Telusa Veainu bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by John Tapueluelu.

23'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinotenda Mavesere goes through the gap.

3'

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Tonga v Zimbabwe
Tonga v Zimbabwe
World Rugby Nations Cup
Round 1
Sat 4th July 2026, 03:15pm PDT
Sat 4th July 2026, 03:15pm PDT
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
TV Guide
RugbyPass TV
Referee
Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Tonga win +10
Tonga
Zimbabwe
Tonga
Time in lead
Zimbabwe
46
Mins in lead
5
58%
% Of Game In Lead
6%
52%
Possession Last 10 min
48%
10
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Pellegrini
36 - 24
79'
Fraser
77'
33 - 24
Pellegrini
33 - 24
73'
Tuipulotu
31 - 24
72'
Havili
26 - 24
69'
Moli
24 - 24
68'
Prior
65'
19 - 24
Sigauke
64'
19 - 22
Pellegrini
19 - 17
58'
Muzanargwo
58'
19 - 17
Prior
56'
19 - 12
Mavesere
55'
19 - 10
Half Time
Pellegrini
19 - 5
38'
Inisi
17 - 5
37'
Veainu
12 - 5
32'
Mandioma
30'
12 - 5
Paea
12 - 0
27'
Pellegrini
7 - 0
24'
Veainu
5 - 0
23'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.9
17
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.3
6
Entries

Attack Profile

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Zimbabwe
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Defence Profile

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Zimbabwe
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
68%
62%
3-6 secs
26%
27%
6+ secs
6%
11%
70
Rucks Won
47

Last 5 Penalties

66'
70'
77'
77'
78'
Tonga
Zimbabwe

Other Fixtures

21 - 36
FT
36 - 5
FT
38 - 26
FT
21 - 31
FT
57 - 19
FT
57 - 33
FT
21 - 25
FT
44 - 10
FT
19 - 22
FT
36 - 12
FT
53 - 22
FT
23 - 21
FT
40 - 26
FT
43 - 38
FT
43 - 40
FT
52 - 26
FT
33 - 26
FT
21 - 27
FT
35 - 46
FT
20 - 10
FT
17 - 48
FT

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