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2025 Argentina vs New Zealand - Men's

Los Pumas Make Rugby History, Beat All Blacks On Home Turf For First Time

Los Pumas Make Rugby History, Beat All Blacks On Home Turf For First Time

Read the game recap and everything you need to know about the Argentina and New Zealand All Blacks collision in Game 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025.

Aug 23, 2025 by Andy Schamma
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In the second weekend of The Rugby Championship 2025 action, the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Los Pumas returned to the pitch to collide on the international stage.

This time, Jose Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires set the backdrop for the mighty battle. 

The All Blacks brought reinforcements by the name of Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi, back from injury to join the bench—but in the end, the Argentina Los Pumas made history.

The All Blacks were promoted to the top rank in the world after their win last week, with some help from South Africa's loss to Australia. Argentina secured its spot in hearts of international rugby fans with a first over win New Zealand in Argentina.

Read the game recap, and watch try highlights for Argentina vs New Zealand All Blacks in Game 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025 on Saturday, August 23.

Los Pumas Make History, Beat All Blacks On Home Turf For First Time

FINAL SCORE: Argentina Los Pumas 29, New Zealand All Blacks 23

And there it is, after 80 minutes of rugby, Argentina beats the New Zealand All Blacks for the first time as the home team, 29-23.

The All Blacks entered as the No. 1 team in the world, and Los Pumas were faced with the pressure of potential- not only to beat a contender in The Rugby Championship 2025, but to make history with a win over the winningest team in the sport.

The squad secured the win backed by the roar of tens of thousands of fans at Jose Amalfatini Stadium who were there to witness the continued growth of the Argentina national rugby team.

In his 114th test match, Pablo Matera can hold his head high after the work he did to help secure the win as one of the best players in the white and blue. 

Santiago Carreras also came through for Los Pumas, sinking three penalties and two conversions.

All Blacks Shown Third Yellow, Argentina Starts Celebration - 72'

After the referee determined Reece intentionally knocked down a pass between two Pumas, the All Blacks were shown another yellow card.

Santiago Carreras nailed the conversion attempt, and the crowd erupted from pure silence to pure celebration as the Pumas take a nine-point lead.

TRY: Line-Out Maul Comes Through For All Blacks - 67'

After an earlier attempt crumbled just minutes before, a strong maul pushed the All Blacks forward to close the gap as Samisoni Taukei'aho turned left and went over the line.

Damian McKenzie hit the conversion.

Yellow Card Warning Given To Argentina - 65'

After a number of penalty advantages going toward the All Blacks within a few minutes, the official gave Argentina a warning that he may have to show a yellow card if it continued.

TRY: Pablo Matera Catalyst In Argentina Extending Lead - 59'

Off the back of a scrum, Pablo Matera sprinted straight for the line before the All Blacks made a brief stop at the line—it didn't take long for Gonzalo Garcia to score the try. Santiago Carreras converted.

Santiago Carreras Nails It From 50m+ - 55'

Los Pumas earned another chance to kick for points after Will Jordan was called for "cutting the corner." Santiago Carreras converted his third of the day from over 50m out.

Exhausting Start To Second Half, Los Pumas Take Lead With Kick - 51'

As Los Pumas looked for different ways to punch through the All Blacks defense, they have struggled to get enough for a scoring chance as the back half of the game settles in.

Both squads were showing signs of exhaustion as they move up, down and around the entire field.

All Blacks were penalized for being offsides after a line-out. Los Pumas went for the kick and secured the lead.

Second Half Underway

And the clock is off again. 

Finlay Christie created a penalty for Argentina not releasing, Beauden Barrett took the kick and missed once again.

First-Half Stats

Carries:

  • New Zealand: 45
  • Argentina: 87

Line Breaks:

  • New Zealand: 1
  • Argentina: 5

Turnovers Lost:

  • New Zealand: 7
  • Argentina: 7

Turnovers Won:

  • New Zealand: 4
  • Argentina: 1

Los Pumas Sniffing Another Try, But All Blacks Hold - Halftime

The Carreras brothers and Juan Martin Gonzalez really got something going in the last 10 minutes of the half, putting up a shattering play against the All Blacks defense with slick passing and footwork. 

After Los Pumas made the push over the line, the All Blacks stopped the ball from touching, barely escaping the onslaught.

On another breakout run by Los Pumas minutes later, with Bautista Delguy stepping up this time and nearly making it to the line—if it weren't for Beauden Barrett racing behind to bust the ball free and put a stop to their tirade. 

It's fair to say that the momentum has shifted handily to the home team's direction.

TRY: Juan Martin Gonzalez Forces Ball To Line - '33

After being promoted from the bench this week, Juan Martin Gonzalez scored Los Pumas' first try of the game. Santiago Carreras scored the conversion.

All Blacks down to 13 with Tupou Vaa'i being shown the yellow card.

Argentina Turns Up Pressure, Yellow Card for Will Jordan - '31

Los Pumas started their best attack yet, with a Santiago Carreras cross-field kick to Mateo Carreras, who sped off past the All Blacks 22. 

During the chase, Will Jordan was deemed to have blocked Carreras' line after a quick kick downfield. Yellow card for him.

TRY: Fletcher Newell Used Brute Force - 26'

Beauden Barrett and Simon Parker connected before popping the ball to Newell, who steamrolled past the line for the second try of the game and his second test try for the All Blacks. Beauden Barrett missed conversion to the right.

TRY: Billie Proctor Scores Puts Up First All Blacks Try - 20'

The All Blacks were all over the field with speed to earn their first try of the day against Argentina. It was one of their first opportunities to attack of the game—and they delivered.

Codie Taylor helped it up to Christie, who ejected the ball out to Billy Proctor, who was ready to surge past the line. Beauden Barrett missed conversion.

Cortez Ratima Leaves Field Holding Sternum - 18'

Finlay Christie takes the field after Ratima left the field seemingly suffering from an injury to his chest.

Argentina's Breaks Through For A Moment - 16'

After making a dummy pass, Santiago Carreras broke through the All Blacks' defense in his first minutes of the game.

Kicking Contest Continues - 15'

Juan Cruz Mallia took a penalty kick for Argentina to put Los Pumas ahead again. Offsides tally is up to four.

Whistles Flying With Offsides Calls Both Ways - 11'

With offsides calls on Juan Martin Gonzalez and Fabian Holland, there's been no shortage of stoppages at the conclusion of the first ten minutes.

Beauden Barrett nails his attempt to put the first points up for the All Blacks.

Albornoz has left the field and been replaced by Santiago Carreras, seemingly succumbed to a hand injury for the time being.

Argentina Pulls Off Controlled Start - 5'

After five minutes, Argentina showed up after making early progress down the field, collecting a turnover by the All Blacks.

Unfortunately for Los Pumas, Albornoz suffered an injury to his hand after getting stepped on by a teammate. An offsides call on the All Blacks led to another Albornoz kick for points, he missed this time.

And We're Off, All Blacks vs. Los Pumas Game 2

And the clock is ticking for the first 40 minutes, as the two teams collide in this second Rugby Championship game. 

After 90 seconds of play, the two squads came together with some words for each other. The crowd responded positively to the early energy.

Tomas Albornoz is called upon early to kick the penalty through for the first points of the day.

Teams Take The Field

Things are almost going in Buenos Aires, as both teams have taken the pitch for the national anthems.

Tons of emotion coming from the home team as the Argentinian national anthem was played.

Codie Taylor led the haka for the All Blacks to start his 100th capping.

Tomas Albornoz Is One To Watch

Julian Montoya Sets The Tone

The Scales Are Tilted, Can Los Pumas Shift The Momentum?

The Home Team Is In The House

All Blacks' Codie Taylor To Play For 100th Test Cap Today

Ten years after his test debut against Argentina in 2015, Codie Taylor will earn his 100th cap against that same nation this evening in Buenos Aires. It will be the 14th time an All Blacks player has earned the centurion title.

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said Taylor "is a great All Black."

"He carries a huge amount of mana in our group, and it’s important we put out a performance that makes him and his whānau proud in his 100th test," Robertson said. "The way he carries himself, and the example he sets, are testament to him as a person, and he will front this week in the same way he has for the past 99 tests."

Ardie Savea is next to pass the triple-digit mark, earning his 99th today.

All Black #1193 🖤

Unreal journey so far for Codie Taylor 👏#CT100 pic.twitter.com/1GxzyDu0cN

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 23, 2025

Los Pumas Locker Room Is Set

Fun Facts About NZ All Blacks vs. Argentina From FloRugby's Joe Harrington

FloRugby contributor Joe Harrington tracked down all of the latest historical stats about the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Los Pumas on the international rugby stage. 

The All Blacks have won 36 of 40 men’s tests against Los Pumas, including the last two in a row, and have topped 40 points in five of their last six matchups. 

In their two most recent meetings, New Zealand scored more than 30 points in the first half alone.

Argentina has never defeated New Zealand on home soil, losing 14 of 15 tests, while recording a single draw in 1985. 

Los Pumas also have dropped five of their last six tests overall, though they ended a long drought in Buenos Aires earlier this year with a 33-25 win over France.

New Zealand enters on a five-match winning streak and has taken 10 of its last 11 tests, though second-half scoring has been inconsistent. 

The All Blacks' line-out has been a major weapon, producing all six tries in Round 1. 

Will Jordan continues to shine, with eight try involvements in his last five tests, while Sevu Reece has crossed three times in his last three matches against Argentina.

Read his full write-up here: "Can Argentina Make All Blacks No.1 Rank Short-Lived? NZ vs. Los Pumas Notes"

New Zealand All Blacks Starting Squad For Today

  1. Ethan De Groot
  2. Codie Taylor
  3. Fletcher Newell
  4. Scott Barrett (C)
  5. Fabian Holland
  6. Tupou Vaa'i
  7. Ardie Savea
  8. Simon Parker
  9. Cortez Ratima
  10. Beauden Barrett
  11. Rieko Ioane
  12. Jordie Barrett
  13. Billy Proctor
  14. Sevu Reece
  15. Will Jordan

Substitutes: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17. Tamaiti Williams, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Josh Lord, 20. Wallace Sititi, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Quinn Tupaea, 23. Damian McKenzie

Argentina Rugby Starting Squad For Today

  1. Mayco Vivas
  2. Julian Montoya (C)
  3. Pedro Delgado
  4. Franco Molina
  5. Pedro Rubiolo
  6. Pablo Matera
  7. Juan Martin Gonzalez
  8. Joaquin Oviedo
  9. Gonzalo Garcia
  10. Tomas Albornoz
  11. Mateo Carreras
  12. Santiago Chocobares
  13. Lucio Cinti
  14. Bautista Delguy
  15. Juan Cruz Mallia

Substitutes: 16. Ignaco Ruiz, 17. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 18. Joel Sclavi, 19. Guido Petti Pagadizabal, 20. Marcos Kremer, 21. Simon Benitez Crus, 22. Santiago Carreras, 23. Justo Piccardo

World Rugby Rankings 2025 - Aug. 23

  1. New Zealand - 92.51
  2. Ireland - 89.83
  3. South Africa - 89.78
  4. France - 87.82
  5. England - 87.63
  6. Australia - 85.08
  7. Argentina - 81.61
  8. Scotland - 81.57
  9. Fiji - 80.50
  10. Italy - 77.77

New Zealand All Blacks vs Argentina Rugby Kickoff Time

The match between New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Los Pumas kicked off at 5:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 23.

Watch Now: Can Argentina Stop NZ’s Power?

Earlier Today: Watch Springboks vs. Australia Replay Free

Watch a free replay of the Springboks vs. Australia game at the Rugby Championship 2025 from Aug. 23.


On What Channel Is The All Blacks vs. Argentina?

The All Blacks vs Argentina match will be broadcast on FloRugby for fans in the United States and Canada.

The Rugby Championship 2025 will stream live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule

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Sept. 6

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Sept. 27

Oct. 4

How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025

In the United States, rugby fans can watch The Rugby Championship 2025 on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

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