While the last couple of years have seen them battling things out for the Rugby Championship wooden spoon, the starts that Australia and Argentina have made to this year’s competition mean they could be shooting for the title in 2025. And we’ll show you how to watch Australia vs. Argentina to see which way the maul will roll for them next.
The slight momentum that the Wallabies managed to derive from their win in the third Test over the British & Irish Lions was maintained into the start of this year’s Rugby Championship. They went to Ellis Park in Johannesburg and put five tries past South Africa in an impressive come-from-behind 38-22 win in the World Champions’ own backyard. Yes, they lost narrowly in the second of that double-header, but they have already shown enough quality to assuage concerns of the imminent death of Australian rugby union.
Following a spirited defeat in their first game against New Zealand, the Pumas roared back two weeks ago to record their first-ever home win against NZ — a victory 40 years in the making. They’re still yet to finish any higher than third place in this tournament, and Felipe Contepomi will want to expose any remaining vulnerabilities in the Aussies’ confidence to make further history in 2025.
The first of their two games takes place this Saturday at North Queensland Stadium in Townsville. Because it’s a home game for the Wallabies, that means rugby fans Down Under will be able to watch absolutely free. Keep reading to discover all the ways to watch Australia vs. Argentina live streams, and how using a VPN can help you access that coverage if you’re away from Australia this weekend.
How to watch Australia vs. Argentina in the UK
Rugby Championship coverage is carried by Sky Sports in the UK, and Australia vs. Argentina will go out on its Sky Sports Main Event and Action channels. Subscribers will also be able to watch on mobile and other streaming devices through the provider’s Sky Go app. You can discover today’s best Sky TV deals and plans with our dedicated guide — packages that include its sports channels currently start at £35 a month. If you already have a general Sky plan, you can add the Sky Sports suite for an extra £23 to your monthly bill.
If you’d rather not commit to a lengthy Sky TV package, then you can opt for a more flexible Now Sports Membership, which starts from as little as £15 a day or costs £35 on a rolling monthly basis.
How to watch Australia vs. Argentina in the US
FloRugby is the exclusive broadcaster of Rugby Championship live streams in the US, and the Australia vs. Argentina game will go out on the platform late on Friday night (kick-off is 12:30 a.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. PT). Subscriptions cost $30 per month, or you can make a big saving by paying $150 upfront for a whole year. That will also get you access to matches from the Super Rugby, Top 14, and URC, as well as every single 2025 Rugby Championship clash.
How to watch Australia vs. Argentina in Australia for free
Channel 9 and its 9Now streaming platform have the rights to show all the Wallabies’ home games in the 2025 Rugby Championship (as well as their game against New Zealand), which includes this Australia vs. Argentina encounter. All you need to do to watch is head to the 9Now website or app, sign up for a free account, and stream away! Matches will also go out on Stan Sport, so you can also watch there if you subscribe.
How to watch Australia vs. Argentina from anywhere
Although Australians get to watch the Wallabies for free Down Under, if you find yourself overseas this weekend when the game is on, then the 9Now stream will be blocked. It’s certainly frustrating, but there’s a clever way around it in the form of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) that spoofs the IP address on your phone, tablet, laptop, or other streaming device so it looks like you’re back in Australia and you can stream as normal.
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What is the Australia vs. Argentina head-to-head record?
Australia and Argentina have played a total of 41 Test matches since their very first meeting in 1979. The Wallabies have won 29, with the Pumas winning nine, and there have been three draws.
Recent form has been with Argentina, however, having won three of their last four games. And last time these two sides met — in the Rugby Championship exactly a year ago — the Pumas absolutely thrashed their opponents 67-27, which was the most points the Aussies have ever conceded in an international.
What is the venue for Australia vs. Argentina?
North Queensland Stadium in Townsville is one of Australia’s newest stadiums, having opened as recently as 2020 and holding a capacity of 25,455. The Wallabies have so far played here only once (a 27-8 win over Argentina in 2021), while it’s more ordinarily the home to the North Queensland Cowboys rugby league team. It has also hosted international soccer, major boxing bouts, and music concerts from the likes of Elton John and Pink.
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