Argentina vs New Zealand Prediction & Betting Tips - The Rugby Championship

Prediction published on 14/08/2025, 16:10  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 15/08/2025 at 09:47 in The Rugby Championship Predictions

New Zealand begin this year's Rugby Championship with a trip to Argentina. The All-Blacks finished second behind South Africa in last year's tournament ending a run of three consecutive titles. Will the Pumas get a home victory? Read our match prediction.

Only two points separated these nations last year. New Zealand won three of their six games but lost the same number. Argentina also had that record but the All-Blacks earned two more bonus points to finish second but eight behind South Africa.

The two games played between these sides in last year's Rugby Championship were shared. Both matches were played in New Zealand. The All-Blacks will want to continue the form that has produced nine wins in their last ten games, the only loss being away to France last year.

Argentina have played 14 home games against New Zealand. They are yet to win a match with a draw in 1985 their best result,  They beat the British & Irish Lions recently but then lost two home internationals to a second-string England team before beating Uruguay.

The Pumas lack consistency and have lost four of their last six matches.

We tip New Zealand to win this and lead at both half and full time.