New Zealand Wins 41-24 Over Argentina in Rugby Championship Buenos Aires

The 2025 Rugby Championship's second round concluded with New Zealand facing Argentina in Buenos Aires, following the All Blacks' 41-24 victory in their previous match that propelled them to the top of the world rankings. New Zealand's team missed players Patrick Tuipulotu and Anton Lienert-Brown due to injury, while hooker Codie Taylor marked his 100th Test, receiving praise from head coach Scott Robertson for his leadership and consistency. Robertson acknowledged Argentina’s resilience and attacking prowess, emphasizing the need for New Zealand to capitalize on opportunities and avoid second-half mistakes that allowed Argentina to rally previously. The match was broadcast live on Sky Sport+ with a kickoff at 10:10 pm BST at Estadio José Amalfitani, with streaming available via the Sky Go app. Meanwhile, in women's rugby, New Zealand's Black Ferns, six-time champions, prepared to face a confident Spain team in the Rugby World Cup 2025 in York, with young standout Jorja Miller expected to make a significant impact. Spain's Claudia Pena, a versatile and speedy back, was highlighted as a key player, with New Zealand coach Allan Bunting focusing on mindset and managing excitement as the team returns to test match play.