Argentina: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027
Rugby heads to Australia in 2027, and Argentina arrive as one of the tournament’s genuine dark horses. Los Pumas have made a habit of causing upsets on the biggest stage, and a tricky Pool C awaits at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. Here is your complete guide.
1. Argentina’s Rugby World Cup history
Argentina have grown into one of the most dangerous sides in world rugby. Their finest hour came at Rugby World Cup 2007 in France, where they stunned the hosts twice and finished third — still the standout achievement in their history.
They reached the semi-finals again in 2015 and the last four in 2023, knocking Ireland out at the quarter-final stage along the way. Few teams relish the knockout drama of a World Cup quite like Argentina.
2. Argentina’s Pool C fixtures: who, where and when
Here is where and when Argentina play, with all kick-off times in local Australian time:
● Argentina v Canada — Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin — Monday, 4 October, 2027 — kick-off 18:45 local
● Argentina v Spain — Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Narrm — Sunday, 10 October, 2027 — kick-off 15:15 local
● Argentina v Fiji — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Tarntanya — Saturday, 16 October, 2027 — kick-off 13:15 local
Argentina open against Canada in Brisbane | Meeanjin before a step up against Spain in Melbourne | Narrm. The pool could come down to the final round meeting with Fiji in Adelaide | Tarntanya — a mouth-watering clash of flair and physicality that may decide top spot.
3. Players to watch
Captain and hooker Julián Montoya leads a battle-hardened group, with the vastly experienced Pablo Matera a force at the breakdown. Behind them, Juan Cruz Mallía and Santiago Carreras offer genuine class and counter-attacking spark.
Watch, too, for the pace of Mateo Carreras and Rodrigo Isgró out wide, and the goal-kicking of Tomás Albornoz. Selection will evolve, but Los Pumas have match-winners across the park.
4. Current form: where Argentina stand
Under head coach Felipe Contepomi, Argentina beat both Australia and New Zealand during 2025, proof they can topple anyone on their day. That inconsistency remains their challenge — the brilliant and the baffling are rarely far apart.
A 35-21 win over Wales in July was followed by a disappointing home series against Australia, losing the opener 27-21 before a 28-28 draw surrendered the Puma Trophy. Big November Tests against Wales, Scotland and England lie ahead — get it right in Australia, though, and Argentina are a serious knockout proposition.
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