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Argentina Rugby begins its 2025 Rugby Championship\u00a0<\/a>campaign with a home test against the New Zealand All Blacks on Aug. 16,<\/a> aiming to replicate one of the program\u2019s most famous wins.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Los Pumas shocked the rugby world by defeating the All Blacks 38-30 in New Zealand, but fell short a week later at Eden Park, where the All Blacks have not lost since 1994. This year, both matches in the series will be in Argentina, giving Felipe Contepomi\u2019s side a rare opportunity to test New Zealand twice on home soil.<\/p>\n

The All Blacks enter as the No. 2-ranked team in the world and winners of three straight against France in July. Head coach Scott Robertson\u2019s squad is seeking ranking points ahead of December\u2019s 2027 Rugby World Cup draw.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bar is high, but the All Blacks rarely operate below it,\u201d FloRugby analyst Philip Bendon said.<\/p>\n

Argentina Rugby To Face All Black Test After Mixed Summer Series<\/p>\n

Argentina\u2019s summer form has been mixed. The Pumas opened with a win over the British and Irish Lions, dropped two matches to England, and then closed July with a dominant victory over Uruguay. Ranked No. 7, Argentina is trying to climb back toward the top five after slipping behind England and Australia.<\/p>\n

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2025 Argentina vs New Zealand All Blacks – Men’s<\/p>\n

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Kickoff for Argentina vs. New Zealand is set for Aug. 16 in Argentina. Stream the match live by subscribing to FloRugby and get the latest news, scores and highlights on FloRugby.com and the FloSports app.<\/a><\/p>\n

Argentina vs. All Blacks Rugby Kickoff Time For Round 1 Of Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

The opening match of the All Blacks-Argentina \u00a0Rugby Championship series is at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in C\u00f3rdoba, Argentina. The match kicks off at 5:10 p.m. ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How To Stream Los Pumas vs. All BlacksFloRugby will provide live coverage, replays and analysis for subscribers in North America.How To Watch Argentina vs. New Zealand Free Stream<\/p>\n

This match will also stream for free on the FloRugby Youtube\u00a0<\/a>and Facebook accounts in the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Argentina Rugby Lineup vs. New Zealand\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a1Los 23 para enfrentar a los All Blacks en C\u00f3rdoba! \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hacenos llegar tu mensaje de aliento! \ud83d\udcaa#SomosLosPumas<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zfrZhnuHde<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Los Pumas (@lospumas) August 14, 2025<\/a>Los Pumas Starting XVMayco VivasJuli\u00e1n Montoya (C)Pedro DelgadoFranco MolinaPedro RubioloPablo Matera (VC)Marcos KremerJoaqu\u00edn OviedoGonzalo Garc\u00edaTom\u00e1s AlbornozBautista DelguySantiago ChocobaresLucio CintiRodrigo Isgr\u00f3Juan Cruz Mall\u00eda (VC)Replacements16. Ignacio Ruiz17. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro18. Joel Sclavi19. Guido Petti20. Juan Mart\u00edn Gonz\u00e1lez21. Sim\u00f3n Ben\u00edtez Cruz22. Santiago Carreras23. Justo PiccardoNew Zealand Rugby Lineup vs. Argentina\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Test One vs Argentina
Sun 9:10am NZT | Sat 6:10pm ART pic.twitter.com\/vAIwx5kCOH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 14, 2025<\/a>All Blacks Rugby Starting XVEthan de GrootCodie TaylorFletcher NewellScott Barrett (C)Fabian HollandTupou Vaa\u2019iDu\u2019Plessis KirifiArdie Savea (VC)Cortez RatimaBeauden BarrettRieko IoaneJordie Barrett (VC)Billy ProctorSevu ReeceWill JordanReplacements16. Samisoni Taukei\u2019aho17. Ollie Norris18. Pasilio Tosi19. Patrick Tuipulotu20. Samipeni Finau21. Finlay Christie22. Anton Lienert-Brown23. Damian McKenzieWhat To Watch For In Argentina vs. All Blacks Round 1<\/p>\n

Scott Robertson is still refining key combinations in the second row, back row, halves and centers. Star wing\/fullback Will Jordan, who owns 42 tries in 44 tests, headlines a dangerous New Zealand backline. \u201cFrom No. 1 to 23, the All Blacks are blessed with gifted power athletes, each capable of breaking open a match at a moment\u2019s notice,\u201d Bendon said.<\/p>\n

For Argentina, the counterattack remains its greatest strength. Against New Zealand last season in Wellington, Los Pumas scored twice from long range in the first half, exploiting turnovers and loose kicking. Fullback Juan Cruz Mallia, a versatile back with multiple European club titles, is expected to be central to that threat.<\/p>\n

Consistency, however, is the challenge. Argentina has struggled to back up big wins, a trend Contepomi\u2019s side must reverse to contend in the Championship. Bendon noted that \u201cstarting this year\u2019s Championship with back-to-back home fixtures against the All Blacks presents a golden opportunity\u2026 claiming at least one win should be the minimum.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule<\/p>\n

Aug. 16<\/p>\n

Aug. 23<\/p>\n

Sept. 6<\/p>\n

Sept. 13<\/p>\n

Sept. 27<\/p>\n

Oct. 4<\/p>\n

How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025<\/p>\n

In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n

The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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