The Rugby Championship 2025: Australia Vs Argentina Preview

Australia vs Argentina In Rugby Championship 2025

Australia and Argentina meet again in round four of the 2025 Rugby Championship this Saturday. The match will be played at a full Sydney Football Stadium, with thousands of fans ready for an exciting afternoon of rugby.

For Argentina, it will be tough for fans to watch live, as the afternoon game in Sydney means a 1 am kick-off back home. Still, this game is very important for both sides as they fight for points and rankings.

Recent History Between the Teams

Australia and Argentina have become strong rivals in rugby. The first game of this year’s series in Townsville was a dramatic one, decided six minutes after full time. It showed how close these two teams are right now.

In recent years, the results have been very balanced. The two sides shared the wins in 2022 and again in 2024. Argentina even beat Australia in Sydney in 2023, proving they can win on Australian soil.

What This Game Means

This game is big for both teams. For Australia, a win would give them more points in the Rugby Championship and keep them in the fight for the title. For Argentina, winning would level the series and keep the competition wide open until the last round.

The Rugby Championship has already been exciting in 2025. Australia beat South Africa in Johannesburg, while Argentina made history by defeating world number one New Zealand in Buenos Aires.

Changes Coming to the Rugby Championship

After this year, the Rugby Championship will not be played every year. South Africa and New Zealand have agreed to play their own special rivalry series starting in 2026. Because of this, the Rugby Championship will only happen every two years. That makes the 2025 edition even more important.

The Rankings Battle

Australia are ranked 6th in the world and Argentina are ranked 7th. The result in Sydney could change those positions. If Argentina win, they will move up to 6th place and push Australia down to 7th.

This is very important for the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, which will be decided in December. Being in the top six means Argentina would be placed in the best group, giving them an advantage for the tournament.

The stage is set for a huge match in Sydney between the Wallabies and Los Pumas. Both teams have a lot to play for: competition points, rankings, and confidence heading towards the Rugby World Cup 2027. With the history between these two sides and the importance of the occasion, fans can expect another thrilling clash.