Few rivalries in rugby test patience like Argentina against New Zealand: the All Blacks have owned nearly every meeting, and Argentine fans are still waiting for that elusive home win. After the first leg ended 41–24 in Córdoba, ESPN’s match stats recorded the final score and a 17-point margin, which only sharpens the question before the rematch in Buenos Aires on 23 August — these are the broadcast details, kick-off times, head-to-head context, and prediction cues to have on hand.
First leg: Argentina 24–41 New Zealand ·
Second leg: 23 Aug 2025, Estadio José Amalfitani ·
Second-leg kick-off: 18:10 Buenos Aires / 09:10 NZST ·
Head-to-head: New Zealand 35 wins, Argentina 1, draws 3
Quick snapshot
- Argentina 24–41 New Zealand in the first leg in Córdoba (ESPN). (Rugby World)
- Second leg scheduled for 23 August at Estadio José Amalfitani (Rugby World).
- New Zealand won the first leg by 17 points (ESPN). (Rugby World)
- Broadcasters beyond the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada were not listed in the reviewed guides (Rugby World broadcast guide).
- Kick-off times for other time zones were not included in the available match previews (Sporting News).
- Argentina’s search for a first home win over the All Blacks has not ended (Americas Rugby News).
- Los Pumas get another shot in Buenos Aires on 23 August (Rugby World). (SportyTrader)
- New Zealand enter the second leg ranked first in one preview, Argentina seventh (SportyTrader).
Three fixture landmarks frame the series: a first-leg number, a second-leg venue, and a kick-off time that crosses time zones.
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First leg result | Argentina 24–41 New Zealand | ESPN |
| First leg kick-off | 18:10 Argentina / 09:10 New Zealand | Americas Rugby News |
| US first-leg start | 17:10 ET / 14:10 PT | Sporting News |
| Second leg | 23 Aug 2025, Estadio José Amalfitani | Rugby World |
| Second leg kick-off | 18:10 Buenos Aires / 09:10 NZST Sunday | Rugby World |
| US streaming | FloRugby | FloRugby |
| UK streaming | Sky Sports platforms | TechRadar |
What channel is Argentina v New Zealand on?
- The competition’s broadcast rights are split by market: Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, Stan Sport in Australia, Sky Sport NZ in New Zealand, and NZR+ in some European territories (TechRadar).
- In New Zealand, Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now are the rights holders (TechRadar).
- In South America and the Caribbean, ESPN holds the Rugby Championship rights (TechRadar).
- In the US and Canada, FloRugby was the first-leg streaming home and is listed for the second (FloRugby).
Where can I watch All Blacks vs Argentina?
- US viewers: FloRugby is the listed streaming home for the Rugby Championship (FloRugby).
- UK viewers: Sky Sports Action carried the first leg, with Sky Sports the wider broadcast home (TechRadar).
- New Zealand viewers: Sky Sport NZ and Sky Sport Now are the local platforms (TechRadar).
How to watch Argentina vs New Zealand live?
- Streaming follows the TV package: Sky Sports platforms in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sport Now in New Zealand, Stan Sport in Australia, and FloRugby in the US and Canada (Rugby World).
Your access depends on your country, not the fixture: no single global stream carries every Rugby Championship market.
The implication: if you know where you’ll be on 23 August, you already know which channel to open.
What time is kick off NZ vs Argentina?
- First leg: 18:10 Argentina time / 09:10 New Zealand time on 16 August (Americas Rugby News).
- US viewers had a 17:10 ET / 14:10 PT start for the first leg (Sporting News).
- Second leg: 18:10 Buenos Aires / 09:10 NZST Sunday, 23 August (Rugby World).
What time is the rugby match on on Saturday?
- The Saturday match in Córdoba kicked off at 18:10 local time, which was 09:10 in New Zealand (Americas Rugby News).
Match schedule for both legs
- 16 August 2025, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes – first leg (Americas Rugby News).
- 23 August 2025, Estadio José Amalfitani – second leg (RugbyPass).
Same kick-off hour, two different dates: Argentina’s Saturday evening is New Zealand’s Sunday morning.
| Market | First leg (16 Aug) | Second leg (23 Aug) |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 18:10 Córdoba (Americas Rugby News) | 18:10 Buenos Aires (Rugby World) |
| New Zealand | 09:10 (Americas Rugby News) | 09:10 NZST Sunday (Rugby World) |
| US East | 17:10 ET (Sporting News) | Not listed in reviewed sources |
| US West | 14:10 PT (Sporting News) | Not listed in reviewed sources |
The 15-hour time gap is why the same 18:10 kick-off becomes a Sunday alarm in New Zealand.
What this means: set your viewing plan by local time, not by the date printed on the broadcast.
Has Argentina ever beaten New Zealand in rugby?
- Yes, but only once in the all-time series. New Zealand hold 35 wins, Argentina 1, with 3 draws (RugbyPass).
- The All Blacks have controlled the rivalry across the 2025 series buildup (Americas Rugby News).
Head-to-head record
- Total tests: 39
- New Zealand wins: 35
- Argentina wins: 1
- Draws: 3
Argentina’s first win against All Blacks
- The record credits Argentina with one career victory over New Zealand (RugbyPass).
- That win has not yet been repeated on Argentine soil; the home fixture remains the open question ahead of the second leg (Americas Rugby News).
The catch: Argentina’s lone win is the exception that makes the All Blacks’ dominance feel absolute.
Do the All Blacks play rugby this weekend?
- Yes, the All Blacks face Argentina in Buenos Aires on 23 August, the second leg of the Rugby Championship series (RugbyPass).
- The first leg on 16 August gave New Zealand a 1–0 lead in the two-match series (ESPN).
What rugby is on this coming Saturday?
- The headline Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday is Argentina–New Zealand, kicking off at 18:10 in Buenos Aires (Rugby World).
What are the rugby fixtures for this weekend on TV?
- UK coverage sits with Sky Sports; Australia with Stan Sport; the US and Canada with FloRugby (Rugby World).
- New Zealand viewers can stream via Sky Sport Now (TechRadar).
Why this matters: if your weekend plan revolves around the All Blacks, the 23 August match is the one to schedule around.
What is the prediction for Argentina vs New Zealand?
- New Zealand are the clear side on rankings: first against Argentina’s seventh in a SportyTrader preview for the 23 August fixture (SportyTrader).
- The first leg ended 41–24 to New Zealand, with Argentina’s late push trimming the margin but not the result (FloRugby).
- All-time series data gives New Zealand 35 wins to Argentina’s one (RugbyPass).
Argentina vs new zealand score prediction
- No concrete scoreline was published in the reviewed sources; the 17-point first-leg margin is the closest predictor (ESPN).
Key factors and betting odds
- Rankings, not odds, are the only betting-adjacent numbers in the sources: New Zealand first, Argentina seventh (SportyTrader).
- Form line favours New Zealand after six tries in the first leg (FloRugby).
New Zealand’s head-to-head edge and first-leg win put the burden on Los Pumas to change the shape of the series at home.
The trade-off: Argentina’s late push showed they can score, but the next step is doing it before the deficit becomes structural.
Argentina vs New Zealand in one table: the All Blacks lead on ranking, result and history, while Argentina’s home crowd is the only unmeasurable column.
| Metric | Argentina | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking (pre-second leg) | 7th (SportyTrader) | 1st (SportyTrader) |
| First-leg score | 24 (ESPN) | 41 (ESPN) |
| All-time series wins | 1 (RugbyPass) | 35 (RugbyPass) |
| Draws | 3 (RugbyPass) | 3 (RugbyPass) |
The pattern is clear: New Zealand lead on ranking, result, and history, but Argentina’s late push in Córdoba suggests the margin is not fixed.
Timeline signal
- – First leg: Argentina 24–41 New Zealand, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes (Americas Rugby News).
- – Second leg: Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires (RugbyPass).
- First leg result: 41–24, New Zealand win by 17 (ESPN).
- Second leg date and venue: 23 August, Estadio José Amalfitani (Rugby World).
- UK, Australia, US, Canada and New Zealand broadcast homes are identified (Rugby World).
- Exact broadcast listings for countries outside the major markets (TechRadar).
- Second-leg kick-off times in US time zones were not listed in the reviewed notes (Sporting News).
- Argentina’s first home win remains unwritten; the series preview does not count one (Americas Rugby News).
What the sources say
- FloRugby’s match report focused on New Zealand’s six tries and Argentina’s late push.
- Americas Rugby News set the first-leg date, venue and kick-off times.
- Rugby World’s preview framed the second-leg broadcast options.
“New Zealand All Blacks score six tries, win despite Argentina’s late push.”
— FloRugby match report
“Argentina and New Zealand meet in Córdoba on Saturday 16 August, with kick-off at 6:10pm Argentina time and 9:10am New Zealand time.”
— Americas Rugby News series guide
“The second leg in Buenos Aires is listed for 23 August, with UK coverage on Sky Sports and Australian coverage on Stan Sport.”
— Rugby World preview
For Argentine rugby, the second leg is not just a rematch; it is the payoff of a home series that rarely comes around. New Zealand’s ranking, history and first-leg score all point the same way, but Los Pumas’ late push in Córdoba showed the margin can shrink. For Los Pumas, the decision is clear: throw the full 80 minutes at the All Blacks in Buenos Aires, or watch the hoodoo roll on for another year.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the Argentina vs New Zealand match in my time zone?
The second leg starts at 18:10 in Buenos Aires on 23 August and 09:10 NZST on Sunday morning in New Zealand (Rugby World). For other zones, convert from Buenos Aires time.
Where can I buy tickets for the match?
The second leg is at Estadio José Amalfitani. Ticket details were not included in the match information used for this guide, so check official Rugby Championship and venue channels.
Who are the key players to watch for both teams?
Confirmed line-ups were not part of the reviewed sources. Team sheets closer to the match will give the clearest picture.
What is the weather forecast for match day?
Weather was not included in the sourced match data. Check local forecasts closer to kick-off.
How can I stream the match online?
Sky Sports platforms are the UK option, Sky Sport Now for New Zealand, Stan Sport for Australia, and FloRugby for the US and Canada (TechRadar, Rugby World).
What are the betting odds for the match?
Specific odds were not listed in the reviewed sources; the ranking signal was New Zealand first and Argentina seventh (SportyTrader).
Are there any injury concerns for either side?
No injury reports were included in the reviewed match information. Team announcements closer to kick-off will answer this.