Rugby

Argentina stuns All Blacks

August 24, 2025 5:09 pm

In a monumental upset, Argentina secured a first-ever home test victory against New Zealand, defeating the All Blacks 29-23 to blow open the Rugby Championship.

The win, which ended a 40-year wait for a home victory over the All Blacks, allowed Argentina to bounce back from a crushing defeat just last week.

The difference in the match came from the boot of replacement Santiago Carreras, who slotted three crucial second-half penalties.

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With this result, all four teams in the competition now have one win each after two rounds of the Southern Hemisphere Championship.

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