USA

31 - 15

Full Time

Zimbabwe

USA vs Zimbabwe

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

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

77'

Try

USA are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cory Daniel picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cory Daniel bursts through to advance the USA attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Ethan McVeigh is finished off with a try.

76'

Ethan McVeigh comes on.

75'

Ruben de Haas comes off.

75'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Julian Roberts getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Tavite Lopeti being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Tadiwanashe Gwashu getting some game time.

70'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Jason Fraser being replaced.

70'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Kudzai Mashawi coming on.

68'

Zimbabwe make a substitution with Hilton Mudariki coming off.

68'

Zimbabwe sub Takudzwa Musingwini comes onto the field.

63'

Matt McNab departs for Zimbabwe.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Luke Carty kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Zimbabwe sub Michael Kumbirai comes onto the field.

61'

Cleopas Kundiona departs for Zimbabwe.

61'

USA sub Luke Carty comes onto the field.

61'

Chris Hilsenbeck departs for USA.

61'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on for USA.

56'

Jack Iscaro leaves the field.

56'

Mason Pedersen comes on for USA.

56'

Tonga Kofe leaves the field.

56'

Chris Hilsenbeck hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nathan Den Hoedt from scoring as they record the try for USA.

55'

Simba Mandioma comes on for Zimbabwe.

55'

Liam Larkan leaves the field.

55'

Tijde Visser comes on for Zimbabwe.

55'

Victor Mupunga leaves the field.

55'

Nafi Ma'afu comes on.

51'

Makeen Alikhan comes off.

51'

Simba Siraha comes on.

51'

Aiden Burnett comes off.

51'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Harvey getting some game time.

49'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Lance Williams being replaced.

49'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Shilo Klein getting some game time.

47'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Alex Maughan being replaced.

47'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Hilton Mudariki getting some game time.

45'

Zimbabwe decide to make a substitution, with Keegan Joubert being replaced.

45'

Perry Mayo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Zimbabwe has led to Matt McNab being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Trouble here as Chris Hilsenbeck breaches the defence.

32'

Yellow Card

Makeen Alikhan (USA) is shown a yellow card

29'

Trouble here as Tapiwa Mafura breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Bruce Houston kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Bruce Houston makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Zimbabwe are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aiden Burnett picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

Bruce Houston has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Zimbabwe results in a try for Edward Sigauke

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Edward Sigauke took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Godfrey Muzanargwo is finished off with a try.

12'

Chris Hilsenbeck has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

Try

A stunning solo try from Perry Mayo

The defensive line has been broken as Perry Mayo goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Dominic Besag.

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by USA leads to a try for Conner Mooneyham

The defensive line has been broken as Conner Mooneyham goes through the gap.

Ruben de Haas sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Damian Schneider blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 USA v Zimbabwe 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 11th July 2026, 06:30pm CDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Damian Schneider

Points Flow Chart

USA win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carty

31 - 15

81'

Daniel

28 - 15

76'

Carty

23 - 15

72'

Carty

20 - 15

62'

Den Hoedt

17 - 15

55'

Half Time

Alikhan

12 - 15

29'

Houston

27'

12 - 15

Houston

22'

12 - 12

Burnett

21'

12 - 10

Sigauke

12'

12 - 5

Mayo

12 - 0

Hilsenbeck

7 - 0

Mooneyham

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

USA

Zimbabwe

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Defence Profile

USA

Zimbabwe

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

57%

3-6 secs

32%

18%

6+ secs

24%

25%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

66'

71'

73'

80'

USA

Zimbabwe

USA vs Zimbabwe Kick Off Times & TV Channel

USA face off against Zimbabwe in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 2 on Sat 11th July 2026 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 01:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 11:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 09:30 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 16:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, USA sits at 14 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Zimbabwe holds 25.

The two sides are separated by 11 places in the rankings with USA in position 14 and Zimbabwe in position 25 as such USA are favourites on paper.

USA vs Zimbabwe Squads

The official squads for USA 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.