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PHOTOS: USA vs Zimbabwe in World Rugby Nations Cup

USA Men's Eagles lift Brandon Harvey in the match against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
USA Men's Eagles lift Brandon Harvey in the match against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
Rugby fans stand for the United States national anthem before the USA v. Zimbabwe match for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Rugby fans stand for the United States national anthem before the USA v. Zimbabwe match for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
USA Men's Eagles Tonga Kofe carries his daughter onto the field after the USA’s win against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
USA Men's Eagles Tonga Kofe carries his daughter onto the field after the USA’s win against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
Zimbabwe Sables fans chant and cheer during the game against the USA Men's Eagles on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Zimbabwe Sables fans chant and cheer during the game against the USA Men's Eagles on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
The USA Men's Eagles won against the Zimbabwe Sables 31-15 on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The USA Men's Eagles won against the Zimbabwe Sables 31-15 on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
The USA Men's Eagles played Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The USA Men's Eagles played Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
The USA Men's Eagles played Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The USA Men's Eagles played Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
Melissa (left) and Peter Luciano traveled from Jacksonville, FL for the USA Men's Eagles v. Zimbabwe match in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Melissa (left) and Peter Luciano traveled from Jacksonville, FL for the USA Men's Eagles v. Zimbabwe match in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
USA Men's Eagles fans after the match against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
USA Men's Eagles fans after the match against Zimbabwe in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Ali Costellow ali.costellow@charlotteobserver.com
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