The Argentina Los Pumas and England Rugby met for their first test on Saturday as part of a two-match series, hosted just outside of Buenos Aires in La Plata.
Although Argentina entered the contest as the projected favorites, coming off a 28-24 win over the British & Irish Lions a few weeks back, England managed to break the Los Pumas defense in the second half to gain a hefty lead.
England ultimately came away with a 35-12 win over Argentina, a perfect outcome for English co-captain George Ford’s 100th cap.
A stagnant first half saw just three points put on the board from a penalty kick by Ford, as both teams remained poised on defense. But quickly after halftime, England burst out the gate with three tries within 10 minutes, two from winger Tom Roebuck and one from fullback Freddie Steward.
Argentina attempted to make a comeback with two tries of its own, but Ford added two more penalty goals and substitution Cadan Murley sealed the final try for England to take the victory.
Follow along below for a full recap and highlights of the first match between Argentina and England. Fans can watch the game replay with a FloSports subscription.
Watch Argentina Los Pumas vs. England Rugby Free Live Stream
England Wins! – 80′
Final: England 35, Argentina 12
An exhilarating matchup displayed the best features of both England and Argentina, but ultimately England got hot and Los Pumas could not seem to stop the surge.
Quite the way for George Ford to celebrate is 100th cap with England, especially with his success of not missing a single try during the game.
TRY | Cadan Murley | Min 76
Done and dusted! England score another try to dominate Argentina in La Plata! Harlequins’ flyer Cadan Murley shows his power and pace to get around the Argentina defence for the try! ARG 12 – ENG 35 #ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/RaK5bqAJaw
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Cadan Murley Scores For The Red Roses – 74′
England 35, Argentina 12
Substitute Cadan Murley makes a statement for his team by scoring a try after scrambling down the left side. A win is not looking like it’s in the cards for Argentina.
England Adds Another Penalty Goal – 69′
England 28, Argentina 12
A repeat penalty goal by George Ford ups the score for England, keeping a comfortable lead.
George Ford With The Penalty Goal – 64′
England 25, Argentina 12
England adds three more points to the lead with a penalty kick by George Ford.
TRY | Pedro Rubiolo | Min 60
The comeback is on! Argentina are getting plenty of joy down the England right flank. A breakdown in England’s rush D is allowing Los Pumas to get wide and big lock Pedro Rubiolo capitalises! ARG 12 – ENG 22#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/S2jNH6Wspj
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Los Pumas Making A Comeback – 60′
England 22, Argentina 12
A stunning run by Argentina ends in a try scored by Pedro Rubiolo to inch Los Pumas closer to England, and Santiago Carreras makes the conversion as the home crowd cheers in excitement.
TRY | Pablo Matera | Min 51
VAMOS PUMAS! Argentina get their first score of the contest and it is a beauty! Going through the hands before a crossfield kick eventually works it’s way to Pablo Matera. Still a long way to go but there is life! ARG 5 – ENG 22#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/ElcFrbSXVM
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Argentina On The Board – 52′
England 22, Argentina 5
A desperate need to rally sparks Argentina’s rush down the field and Los Pumas finally get a try thanks to Pablo Matera. Santiago Carreras misses the conversion.
TRY | Tom Roebuck | Min 49
This match is getting out of hand quickly for Los Pumas! Six minutes, three tries and England are dominating their hosts! Roebuck gets in for a second try! ARG 0 – ENG 22#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/aZZVZ8AWTF
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Red Roses Have Found Their Rhythm – 48′
England 22, Argentina 0
Tom Roebuck adds another try for the Red Roses after slipping through a hole in Argentina’s line to barely make it into the try zone. Another conversion from George Ford caps off a great run.
TRY | Freddie Steward | Min 46
No tries for 43 minutes and then suddenly England spring into action with two quick fire tries to take a 15 point lead over Los Pumas. ARG 0 – ENG 15#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/AJ2M9Dpb7q
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Another One For England! – 46′
England 15, Argentina 0
Freddie Steward finds the try zone for England to stack the lead. George Ford enters once again to complete the conversion.
TRY | Tom Roebuck | Min 43
We finally have a try in La Plata! Sale Sharks’ winger Tom Roebuck powers through Los Pumas’ fring defence and England have a two score lead! ARG 0 – ENG 8#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/NnLcFafp7u
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
Second Half Begins With An England Try – 40′
England 8, Argentina 0
The Red Roses wasted no time as a series of swift passes is finished off with a try by Tom Roebuck.
Halftime In Buenos Aires
This low-scoring game has been a cat and mouse chase for Argentina and England. Los Pumas have been shocked by the grit possessed by England despite the latter only having three points to show for it.
England Knocking On The Door – 30′
England 3, Argentina 0
The English made their way quickly down the field and was just moments away from scoring a try, but the ball was lost before it could enter the try zone. Halftime approaches with still no tries to be counted.
Drop Goal | George Ford | Min 19
The drop goal king strikes again! George Ford slips back into the pocket and nails it to hand England the lead in La Plata.#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/XnscpR7h6k
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025
George Ford Scores First Points – 20′
England 3, Argentina 0
Argentina nearly made a try, but a sturdy England defense denied it. George Ford turned around and increased the pressure on Los Pumas with a successful drop goal attempt.
Early Stalemate – 10′
Argentina 0, England 0
We’re 10 minutes in, and neither team has made their way to the try line. Time of possession has been equal, but Argentina has looked hungry to keep the ball alive.
And We’re Off – 0′
Argentina 0, England 0
Los Pumas kick off to England and the first Test match between the two has ensued.
Nearly Gametime
¡Llegamos! pic.twitter.com/GM79Db4KFA
— Los Pumas (@lospumas) July 5, 2025
Cheers To 100 Caps For England’s George Ford
100 caps and counting for @George_Fordy 💯🌹🙌#ARGvENG pic.twitter.com/9QQp2KjG0x
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025
Argentina vs. England Rugby Last 10 Games
- October 27, 2023: England 26, Argentina 23
- September 9, 2023: England 27, Argentina 10
- November 6, 2022: Argentina 30, England 29
- October 5, 2019: England 39, Argentina 10
- November 11, 2017: England 21, Argentina 8
- June 17, 2017: England 35, Argentina 25
- June 10, 2017: England 38, Argentina 34
- November 26, 2016: England 27, Argentina 14
- November 9, 2013: England 31, Argentina 12
- June 15, 2013: England 51, Argentina 26
Argentina Prepares For First Home Game Of 2025
Primero del año en casa. 🇦🇷
¡Vamos que no falta nada! 🔜 pic.twitter.com/7e6kp2brBj
— Los Pumas (@lospumas) July 5, 2025
England Rugby Squad
- Freddie Steward
- Tom Roebuck
- Henry Slade
- Seb Atkinson
- Will Muir
- George Ford
- Ben Spencer
- Fin Baxter
- Jamie George
- Joe Heyes
- Charlie Ewels
- Alex Coles
- Ben Curry
- Sam Underhill
- Tom Willis
- Theo Dan
- Bevan Rodd
- Asher Opoku-Fordjour
- Chandler Cunningham-South
- Guy Pepper
- Alex Dombrandt
- Jack Van Poortvliet
- Cadan Murley
Argentina Los Pumas Squad
- Mayco Vivas
- Julian Montoya
- Pedro Delgado
- Lucas Paulos
- Pedro Rubiolo
- Pablo Matera
- Juan Martin Gonzalez
- Facundo Isa
- Gonzalo Bertanou
- Santiago Carreras
- Santiago Cordero
- Justo Piccardo
- Lucio Cinti
- Rodrigo Isgro
- Benjamin Elizalde
- Bautista Bernasconi
- Thomas Gallo
- Francisco Coria Marchetti
- Santiago Grondona
- Joaquin Moro
- Simon Benitez Cruz
- Nicolas Roger
- Matias Moroni
England Rugby Fixtures
- Argentina vs. England – July 5, 3:40 p.m. ET
- Argentina vs. England – July 12, 3:40 p.m. ET
- USA vs. England – July 19, 5:00 p.m. ET
- England vs. Australia – Nov. 1, 11:10 a.m. ET
- England vs. Fiji – Nov. 8, 12:40 p.m. ET
- England vs. New Zealand – Nov. 15, 10:10 a.m. ET
- England vs. Argentina – Nov. 23, 11:10 a.m. ET
Argentina Los Pumas Fixtures
- Argentina vs. England – July 5, 3:40 p.m. ET
- Argentina vs. England – July 12, 3:40 p.m. ET
- Argentina vs. Uruguay – July 19, 3:40 p.m. ET
- Argentina vs. New Zealand – Aug. 16, 5:10 p.m. ET
- Argentina vs. New Zealand – Aug. 23, 5:10 p.m. ET
- Australia vs. Argentina – Sept. 5, 12:30 a.m. ET
- Australia vs. Argentina – Sept. 12, 12:00 a.m. ET
- South Africa vs. Argentina – Sept. 27, 11:10 a.m. ET
- Argentina vs. South Africa – Oct. 4, 9:00 a.m. ET
- Wales vs. Argentina – Nov. 9, 10:10 a.m. ET
- Scotland vs. Argentina – Nov. 16, 10:10 a.m. ET
- England vs. Argentina – Nov. 23, 11:10 a.m. ET
Argentina vs. England Rugby Kickoff Time
The Argentina Los Pumas and England Rugby are set to face off at 3:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 5.
How To Watch Argentina vs. England Rugby
Fans can watch the Argentina Los Pumas vs. England live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
FloSports is home to a variety of international rugby fixtures, including those featuring New Zealand, South Africa, England, and France, all streamed in the US.
International Rugby Schedule Today
- 3:05 a.m. ET – New Zealand 31, France 27
- 11:10 a.m. ET – South Africa 42, Italy 24
- 1:00 p.m. ET – Georgia vs. Ireland
- 3:00 p.m. ET – Chile vs. Romania
- 3:40 p.m. ET – Argentina vs. England
- 7:30 p.m. ET – USA vs. Belgium
- 11:30 p.m. ET – Australia vs. Fiji
Where To Watch Summer Rugby Internationals
In the USA, FloRugby will broadcast some of the best international rugby fixtures of 2025.
South Africa, England, New Zealand and France will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
July 4
July 5
July 12
July 18
July 19
Aug. 16
Aug. 23
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22
How To Watch International Rugby In USA
FloRugby broadcasts dozens of international rugby matches throughout the year, including the summer rugby internationals from June to November.
How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025
In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
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:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.
