Argentina’s historic 29-23 win against the All Blacks in Buenos Aires has thrown the 2025 Rugby Championship title race wide open.

Los Pumas had beaten New Zealand three times since 2020 – in Sydney, Christchurch and Wellington – but this was their first victory on home soil in 16 attempts. The All Blacks had opened their campaign with a 41-24 bonus-point win against Argentina in Córdoba.

Earlier on Saturday, the Springboks avenged their 38-22 loss to the Wallabies at Ellis Park with a 30-22 triumph in Cape Town.

The results set up a thrilling conclusion when the competition resumes on 6 September. The All Blacks host the Boks at Eden Park, while Australia face Argentina in Townsville. The reverse fixtures take place a week later in Sydney and Wellington.

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Despite the defeat, the All Blacks top the log with six points after snatching a late losing bonus point in Buenos Aires. The Wallabies are second on five points, with the Springboks and Argentina both on four – the world champions sitting third due to a slightly better points difference.

The Boks will finish their campaign with back-to-back matches against the Pumas in Durban and London, while New Zealand and Australia battle it out for the Bledisloe Cup in Auckland and Perth.

Rugby Championship results
Round 1
South Africa 22 Australia 38
Argentina 24 New Zealand 41
Round 2
South Africa 30 Australia 22
Argentina 29 New Zealand 23

Rugby Championship fixtures (SA times)
Round 3, Saturday, 6 September
Australia vs Argentina, Townsville, 06:30am
New Zealand vs South Africa, Auckland, 09:05am
Round 4, Saturday, 13 September
Australia vs Argentina, Sydney, 6am
New Zealand vs South Africa, Wellington, 9:05am
Round 5, Saturday, 27 September
New Zealand vs Australia, Auckland, 7:05am
South Africa vs Argentina, Durban, 5:10pm
Round 6, Saturday, 4 October
Australia vs New Zealand, Perth, 11:45am
Argentina vs South Africa, London, 3pm

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