On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, the Argentina vs New Zealand fixture in the Rugby Championship will take place at Vélez Sarsfield Stadium in Buenos Aires, kicking off at 11:10 pm UTC+2 as part of the second round of tournament action.
If you wish to watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live, you can do so on BBC iPlayer. However, BBC iPlayer is regionally limited to the UK, making it inaccessible outside the region.
Fortunately, you can use PureVPN to overcome such regional content barriers and watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live from anywhere on BBC iPlayer.
Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship Details
- Dates: 23 Aug 2025
- Time: 21:10 UTC
- Venue: Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Referee: Nic Berry
- Broadcasters: BBC Iplayer, Sky sport
Why Do You Need VPN to Watch Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship in 2025
You need a VPN to watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live from anywhere on BBC iPlayer due to regional limitations. BBC iPlayer follows strict licensing agreements that make it inaccessible outside the UK.
However, you can use PureVPN to bypass such regional content barriers easily. PureVPN replaces your actual IP address with one from the UK, allowing you to appear as a user present in the UK. As such, you get to watch Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live from anywhere on BBC iPlayer.
How to Watch 2025 Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship Live on BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer is a free streaming platform based in the UK. As long as you have a UK TV license, you can stream content on the platform without needing to pay a fee. In addition to live matches, you can also watch highlights and expert analysis of matches.
Here’s how to stream the match live:
- Go to the BBC iPlayer website or download the app on your smart TV, tablet, or mobile device.
- Sign up for a free BBC account by providing your email address—no payment details needed.
- Once logged in, search for “Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live” or go to the sports section.
- Select the “Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live” event to start streaming live coverage, including featured athletes and event highlights.
If you are outside the UK, you will not be able to access BBC iPlayer directly. You will need to connect to a UK server using PureVPN to bypass regional content barriers.
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Watch Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the official UK broadcaster for the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live, delivering live match coverage, in-depth analysis, and expert commentary straight from the pitch. Fans in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Action or stream it via the Sky Go app. Alternatively, non-Sky subscribers can use NOW, a contract-free streaming service that offers daily or monthly passes.
If you’re located outside the UK, access may be restricted. In that case, connect to a UK server using PureVPN to obtain a UK IP address, and watch the full match live on Sky Sports platforms—no matter where you are.
Watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on Stan Sport
Stan Sport brings live, ad-free coverage of the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship to viewers in Australia, featuring expert commentary, player interviews, and in-depth breakdowns before and after the match. Stan Sport requires a Stan base subscription (starting from AUD $12/month) plus a Stan Sport add-on (AUD $15/month).
If you’re traveling or based outside Australia, simply use PureVPN to connect to an Australian server and get an Australian IP address. This will allow you to access Stan Sport and stream the Argentina vs New Zealand match live, just as if you were watching from home.
Watch Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on 9Now
9Now is the official Australian streaming platform for the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live, providing free access to live match coverage, highlights, and expert commentary. Fans in Australia can watch the game live on 9Now via its website or mobile app without any subscription fees.
If you’re located outside Australia, access to 9Now may be restricted due to geo-blocking. To bypass this, you can connect to an Australian server using PureVPN, which allows you to stream the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on 9Now seamlessly from anywhere in the world.
Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship Preview
Winger Sevu Reece and substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries each as New Zealand saw off an Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-24 win in Cordoba on Saturday.
The All Blacks clinched the world No 1 ranking for the first time since 2021, leapfrogging world champions South Africa, who were stunned 38-22 by Australia in the tournament opener.
Cortez Ratima and Ardie Saves also scored tries for New Zealand while Rodrigo Isgro, Tomas Albornoz and Joaquin Oviedo went over for the home team. Beauden Barrett kicked a penalty and four conversions while Albornoz slotted over penalty and three conversions for a personal tally of 14 points.
🇦🇷 Two Sarries start for Argentina vs New Zealand!
— #RugbySaracens (@RugbySaracens) August 22, 2025
Juan Martín González & Lucio Cinti are named in the Los Pumas’ starting XV for their @SanzarTRC clash in Buenos Aires on Saturday 23 August.
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📺 Live on @SkySports#SarriesFamily ⚫️🔴 @RugbyARG_ https://t.co/ILzW5X67BV pic.twitter.com/8B5qxq0GqL
The All Blacks’ superiority showed through, although they had to see off a second-half surge from Argentina who were 31-10 down at the break but fought back to trail 31-24 before New Zealand closed out the match. The visitors were ahead after four minutes as Barrett set the tone with a penalty before Will Jordan’s long pass sent Reece over in the corner to put New Zealand 10-0 up inside the opening 10 minutes.
Argentina quickly countered with a try of their own as a long pass out to right winger Isgro reduced the lead to three points. New Zealand powered ahead with three tries before the break as Jordan sliced through from the halfway line to set up Ratima, followed by another try for Ardie Savea who powered over from a line-out drive.
There was still time for another New Zealand try before the break as their forwards hammered away at the try line before Ratima swung the ball out to Reece and he went over in the corner.
Argentina reduced the deficit 11 minutes into the second half as Albornoz attacked the line at pace and dived over as the All Black defence was caught napping.
New Zealand vs Argentina Player Lineup
| Position | New Zealand | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamaiti Williams | Thomas Gallo |
| 2 | Codie Taylor | Julian Montoya (C) |
| 3 | Tyrel Lomax | Lucio Sordoni |
| 4 | Tupou Vaa’i | Marcos Kremer |
| 5 | Sam Darry | Pedro Rubiolo |
| 6 | Ethan Blackadder | Pablo Matera |
| 7 | Dalton Papali’i | Juan Martin Gonzalez |
| 8 | Ardie Savea (C) | Joaquin Oviedo |
| 9 | TJ Perenara | Gonzalo Bertranou |
| 10 | Damian McKenzie | Santiago Carreras |
| 11 | Caleb Clarke | Mateo Carreras |
| 12 | Jordie Barrett | Santiago Chocobares |
| 13 | Rieko Ioane | Lucio Cinti |
| 14 | Will Jordan | Matias Moroni |
| 15 | Beauden Barrett | Juan Cruz Mallia |
Substitutes
| Position | New Zealand | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Asafo Aumua | Ignacio Ruiz |
| 17 | Ofa Tu’ungafasi | Mayco Vivas |
| 18 | Fletcher Newell | Joel Sclavi |
| 19 | Josh Lord | Franco Molina |
| 20 | Sam Cane | Tomas Lavanini |
| 21 | Cortez Ratima | Lautaro Bazan Velez |
| 22 | Anton Lienert-Brown | Tomas Albornoz |
| 23 | Mark Tele’a | Bautista Delguy |
Argentina hosts New Zealand in Rugby Championship 2025 on Saturday, August 23rd. Here's my prediction from the club model, not accounting for lineups.#TRC | #ARGvNZL | #ARG | #NZL pic.twitter.com/JhVupIbY6Y
— Rugby Club Ranks (@Rugbyclubranks) August 21, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, BBC iPlayer will stream the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship live for viewers in the UK without any subscription charges.
you can watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship outside the UK by using a VPN connected to a UK server.
Yes, BBC iPlayer will offer on-demand replays and match highlights for the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship after the live broadcast.
Absolutely! You can watch the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on BBC iPlayer using the free mobile app available on iOS and Android devices.
. You can stream the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship on BBC iPlayer using smart TVs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, Roku, Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Yes, BBC iPlayer will feature highlights, key moments, and post-match analysis for the Argentina vs New Zealand Rugby Championship.
