Argentina vs England Rugby: Kick-off Time, Venue, and How to Watch

Argentina faces England at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. BST. The match serves as a crucial fixture in the Nations Championship, with both teams looking to secure a victory following mixed results in their opening Southern Series encounters.

Match Schedule and Global Kick-off Times

Fans around the world can follow the action at the following local times:

• United Kingdom: 8:10 p.m. BST
• Central Europe: 9:10 p.m. CET
• South Africa: 9:10 p.m. SAST
• United States (EDT): 3:10 p.m.
• United States (PDT): 12:10 p.m.
• Australia (AEST): 5:10 a.m. (Sunday)
• New Zealand (NZST): 7:10 a.m. (Sunday)

How to Watch Argentina vs England Live

Broadcast options vary by region, with several free-to-air providers offering coverage of the match:

• United Kingdom: Viewers can watch for free on ITV1 or stream via ITVX. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. BST. A valid TV licence is required for live streaming.
• Ireland: Virgin Media Play will broadcast the match, with pre-match build-up starting at 7:30 p.m.
• France: The game is available on TF1 and the TF1+ streaming service, with coverage commencing at 9:00 p.m. CET.
• United States: RugbyPass TV provides free streaming of the match. Registration is required to access the feed.
• Australia: Stan Sport holds the broadcast rights. Access requires a base Stan subscription plus the additional Stan Sport monthly plan.
• New Zealand: Sky Sport is the designated broadcaster, offering both monthly and daily streaming subscription options.
• South Africa: SuperSport will provide live coverage via DStv and its associated streaming platforms.

Team News and Recent Form

Argentina enters the match looking to leverage home advantage at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, where the team maintains a 100% win record. The Pumas arrive following a 35-21 victory over Wales, a result that marked a significant recovery after their 47-38 loss to Scotland in the opening round.

England, led by Steve Borthwick, has traveled extensively throughout the Southern Series. After an opening 45-21 defeat to South Africa, England secured a dominant 73-8 win against Fiji in Liverpool. Following this performance, Borthwick has named an unchanged starting XV for the trip to Santiago del Estero. Historically, England has held the upper hand in this fixture, winning each of the last five meetings between the two nations.

Starting Line-ups

Argentina: 15. Santiago Carreras, 14. Bautista Delguy, 13. Matias Moroni, 12. Justo Piccardo, 11. Mateo Carreras, 10. Tomás Albornoz, 9. Gonzalo García; 1. Mayco Vivas, 2. Tomás Rapetti, 4. Guido Petti, 5. Matías Alemanno, 6. Santiago Grondona, 7. Marcos Kremer, 8. Joaquín Oviedo.

England: 15. Marcus Smith, 14. Tommy Freeman, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Seb Atkinson, 11. Fin Smith, 9. Jack van Poortvliet; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Joe Heyes, 4. Alex Coles, 5. George Martin, 6. Ollie Chessum, 7. Guy Pepper, 8. Ben Earl.

Tournament Context

Argentina, meanwhile, aims to capitalize on the momentum of the nation’s recent sporting successes to secure a win against a consistent rival.