RFC Verdict
Australia defeated Argentina by 6 points, 21–27.
| Winner | Australia |
|---|---|
| Margin | 6 |
| Verified score | 21–27 |
Men's Internationals 2026
Full Time
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ARG
Argentina
21–27
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AUS
Australia
DateAugust 29, 2026
VenueEstadio 23 de Agosto, Jujuy, Argentina
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
48 total points were scored.
Australia scored 56% of the match points.
The total was 11.7 points below the competition average of 59.7.
| Total points | 48 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 6 |
Form Guide
Argentina: D L L L
Australia: D W W W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Australia’s attack (36.5 points per match) against Argentina’s defence (24.2 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Argentina points for | 20.8 |
|---|---|
| Argentina points against | 24.3 |
| Australia points for | 36.5 |
| Australia points against | 24.5 |
What This Means
Argentina is now 0-1-3 in this competition.
Australia is now 3-1-0 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Australia next faces South Africa — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 4:30 AM.
Argentina next faces England A — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 2:45 PM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between Argentina and Australia available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Argentina vs Australia
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 09:15:52 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Argentina |
| Away Team | Australia |
Their recorded meetings average 61.7 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Argentina vs Australia
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-22 09:15:52 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 185 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 61.7 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateAugust 29, 2026Match date
VenueEstadio 23 de Agosto, Jujuy, ArgentinaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeBen O'KeeffeLead match official
Assistant Referee 1James Doleman
Assistant Referee 2Gianluca Gnecchi
TV Match OfficialRichard Kelly
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Glenn Newman
Argentina
Starting XV
- –Felipe ContepomiHead Coach
- 1Boris WengerProp
- 2Ignacio RuizHooker
- 3Francisco MorenoProp
- 4
- 5Tomas LavaniniLock
- 6Pablo MateraFlanker
- 7Benjamin GrondonaFlanker
- 8Joaquin MoroNumber 8
- 9Simon Benitez CruzScrum Half
- 10Santiago CarrerasFly Half
- 11Ignacio MendyWing
- 12
- 13Lucio CintiCentre
- 14Rodrigo IsgroWing
- 15Geronimo PrisciantelliFull Back
Replacements
- 16Leonel OviedoReplacement
- 17Rodrigo MartinezReplacement
- 18Tomas RapettiReplacement
- 19Efrain EliasReplacement
- 20Juan PenoucosReplacement
- 21Augustin MoyanoReplacement
- 22Nicolas RogerReplacement
- 23Matias MoroniReplacement
Australia
Starting XV
- –Les KissHead Coach
- 1
- 2Brandon Paenga-AmosaHooker
- 3Allan AlaalatoaProp
- 4Josh CanhamLock
- 5Jeremy WilliamsLock
- 6Tom HooperFlanker
- 7Fraser McReightFlanker
- 8Rob ValetiniNumber 8
- 9Ryan LonerganScrum Half
- 10Carter GordonFly Half
- 11Harry PotterWing
- 12Hunter PaisamiCentre
- 13Isaac HenryCentre
- 14Max JorgensenWing
- 15Tom WrightFull Back
Replacements
- 16Billy PollardReplacement
- 17Angus BellReplacement
- 18Massimo De LutiisReplacement
- 19Lachlan ShawReplacement
- 20Charlie CaleReplacement
- 21Tate McDermottReplacement
- 22Ben DonaldsonReplacement
- 23Joseph SuaaliiReplacement
1′
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Change Match Status0–0
Argentina7′
🏉
Try0–5
Brandon Paenga-AmosaAustralia11′
🏉
Try0–10
Carter GordonAustralia12′
◆
Conversion0–12
Ryan LonerganAustralia14′
🏉
Try5–12
Geronimo PrisciantelliArgentina15′
◆
Conversion7–12
Santiago CarrerasArgentina20′
🏉
Try7–17
Fraser McReightAustralia21′
◆
Conversion7–19
Ryan LonerganAustralia25′
🟨
Yellow Card7–19
Harry PotterAustralia37′
🏉
Try12–19
Joaquin MoroArgentina38′
◆
Conversion14–19
Santiago CarrerasArgentina42′
◆
Penalty14–22
Ryan LonerganAustralia42′
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Change Match Status14–22
Argentina41′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Efrain EliasArgentina41′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Tomas LavaniniArgentina41′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Angus BellAustralia41′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Isaac Aedo KaileaAustralia45′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Tate McDermottAustralia45′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Ryan LonerganAustralia48′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Tomas RapettiArgentina48′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Francisco MorenoArgentina51′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Billy PollardAustralia51′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Brandon Paenga-AmosaAustralia51′
↔
Replacement On14–22
Massimo De LutiisAustralia51′
↔
Replacement Off14–22
Allan AlaalatoaAustralia52′
🏉
Try19–22
Boris WengerArgentina52′
◆
Conversion21–22
Santiago CarrerasArgentina55′
🏉
Try21–27
Tom HooperAustralia55′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Ben DonaldsonAustralia55′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Carter GordonAustralia56′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Rodrigo MartinezArgentina56′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Boris WengerArgentina56′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Juan PenoucosArgentina56′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Benjamin GrondonaArgentina60′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Lachlan ShawAustralia60′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Josh CanhamAustralia62′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Matias MoroniArgentina62′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Faustino Sanchez ValaroloArgentina62′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Augustin MoyanoArgentina62′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Simon Benitez CruzArgentina65′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Carter GordonAustralia65′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Ben DonaldsonAustralia66′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Joseph SuaaliiAustralia66′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Isaac HenryAustralia68′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Leonel OviedoArgentina68′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Ignacio RuizArgentina68′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Nicolas RogerArgentina68′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Geronimo PrisciantelliArgentina72′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Charlie CaleAustralia72′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Rob ValetiniAustralia72′
↔
Replacement On21–27
Ben DonaldsonAustralia72′
↔
Replacement Off21–27
Tom WrightAustraliaArgentinaAnimated Team ComparisonAustralia
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
0VS0
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Tries
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Possession
0%
ARG0%
AUSTerritory
0%
ARG0%
AUSAttackTeam comparison
Carries
0VS0
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Carry Metres
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Clean Breaks
0VS0
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Defenders Beaten
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Offloads
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Passes
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Try Assists
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Rucks Beyond Gain Line
0%
ARG0%
AUSBreakdownTeam comparison
Ruck Success
0%
ARG0%
AUSRucks Won
0VS0
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Rucks Total
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Rucks Under 3 Seconds
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Rucks 3–6 Seconds
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Rucks Over 6 Seconds
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Turnovers Won
0VS0
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Set PieceTeam comparison
Scrum Success
0%
ARG0%
AUSScrums Won
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Scrums Total
0VS0
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Lineout Success
0%
ARG0%
AUSLineouts Won
0VS0
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Lineouts Lost
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Mauls Won
0VS0
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Maul Metres
0VS0
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KickingTeam comparison
Kicks From Hand
0VS0
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Kick Metres
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Goal Kicking
0%
ARG0%
AUSConversions
0VS0
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Successful Goal Kicks
0%
ARG0%
AUSKicks to Touch
0VS0
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Kicks Retained
0VS0
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DefenceTeam comparison
Tackles Made
0VS0
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Missed Tackles
0VS0
ARGAUS
Tackle Success
0%
ARG0%
AUSDominant Tackles
0VS0
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Turnover Tackles
0VS0
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Penalties Conceded
0VS0
ARGAUS
Yellow Cards
0VS0
ARGAUS
Free Kicks Conceded
0VS0
ARGAUS
Argentina
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
Australia
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
0Argentina wins
1Draws
1Australia wins
Recent meetings
ArgentinaSeptember 5, 2026 · Men's Internationals 2026 · Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, Argentina
28 – 28AustraliaArgentinaAugust 29, 2026 · Men's Internationals 2026 · Estadio 23 de Agosto, Jujuy, Argentina
21 – 27Australia