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PHOTOS: The World Rugby Nations Cup comes to Denver with Two Matches

By July 4, 2026 | updated 32 minutes ago

Zimbabwe took on Tonga and USA vs Portugal on the 4th of July at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver.

Tonga Inside Center Fine Inisi scores a try as he’s tackled by Zimbabwe players near the line in the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
Tonga Inside Center Fine Inisi scores a try as he’s tackled by Zimbabwe players near the line in the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Zimbabwe Winger Edward Sigasuke dives over the line for Zimbabwe’s fourth try during the second half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
Zimbabwe Winger Edward Sigasuke dives over the line for Zimbabwe’s fourth try during the second half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Zimbabwe Winger fights over the ball with Tonga Fullback Trevor Gurwe during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
Zimbabwe Winger fights over the ball with Tonga Fullback Trevor Gurwe during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Tonga outsid eCenter John Tapueluela pushes past the Zimbabwe defense during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Tonga outsid eCenter John Tapueluela pushes past the Zimbabwe defense during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Tonga Outside Center Fine Inisi celebrates with his teammates after scoring a try during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
Tonga Outside Center Fine Inisi celebrates with his teammates after scoring a try during the first half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
A Zimbabwe player crouches on the pitch after final time is called during the Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
A Zimbabwe player crouches on the pitch after final time is called during the Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
A Tonga supporter sings along to the national anthem before the start of the Tonga vs Zimbabwe match at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
A Tonga supporter sings along to the national anthem before the start of the Tonga vs Zimbabwe match at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Zimbabwe fans celebrate in the stands as Zimbabwe scores a try during the second half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.
Zimbabwe fans celebrate in the stands as Zimbabwe scores a try during the second half of Tonga vs Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tonga won 36-24.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Full Back Mitch Wilson and Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto chase down the ball near the Portugal try zone during the first half of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
USA Full Back Mitch Wilson and Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto chase down the ball near the Portugal try zone during the first half of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Portugal Scrum Half Samuel Marques throws the ball to Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto during the first half of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
Portugal Scrum Half Samuel Marques throws the ball to Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto during the first half of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA and Portugal warm up before the start of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
USA and Portugal warm up before the start of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Players head to the locker room at half time during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
Players head to the locker room at half time during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Substitute Nafi Ma’afu hugs his family after playing in his first international match following the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
USA Substitute Nafi Ma’afu hugs his family after playing in his first international match following the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto dives into the try zone for Portugal’s third try of the half during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto dives into the try zone for Portugal’s third try of the half during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA number 8 Paddy Ryan signs a ball for a fan at the end of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29. USA won the match 30-29.
USA number 8 Paddy Ryan signs a ball for a fan at the end of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Winger Perry Mayo dodges past the Portugal defense during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
USA Winger Perry Mayo dodges past the Portugal defense during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto celebrates as he scores the first try of the match as USA tries to hold him up during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Portugal Winger Manuel Cardoso Pinto celebrates as he scores the first try of the match as USA tries to hold him up during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Fans listen to the national anthems of Portugal and USA before the start of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fans listen to the national anthems of Portugal and USA before the start of the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Fly Half Christopher Hilsenbeck lines up a kick at goal after the USA was awarded a penalty during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
USA Fly Half Christopher Hilsenbeck lines up a kick at goal after the USA was awarded a penalty during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Fly Half Christopher Hilsenbeck is tackled by the Portugal defense during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.
USA Fly Half Christopher Hilsenbeck is tackled by the Portugal defense during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. USA won the match 30-29.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
USA Scrum Half Ruben de Haas tries to block a box kick during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
USA Scrum Half Ruben de Haas tries to block a box kick during the USA vs Portugal game at the Rugby World Nations Cup at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
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