Australia draws with Argentina to secure rugby test series win

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Australia draws with Argentina to secure rugby test series win
Summary

Australia claimed a 1-0 series victory over Argentina following a 28-28 draw in the second rugby test Saturday in Mendoza. The Wallabies established an early 14-0 lead behind tries from Harry Wilson and Max Jorgensen, but Argentina erased the deficit by halftime. Argentina captain Pablo Matera scored two tries, including a go-ahead score in the 64th minute. Australia leveled the contest late after Argentina received two yellow cards, leaving the hosts to defend with only 13 men in the final minutes. Head coach Les Kiss remains unbeaten in his four matches at the helm. While the result denied Australia a series sweep and their fifth-consecutive test win, the team successfully defended the series lead established by their 27-21 victory in the opening match.

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  • Australia drew 28-28 with Argentina to secure a 1-0 series victory.
  • Harry Wilson and Max Jorgensen scored early tries for Australia.
  • Argentina captain Pablo Matera recorded two tries during the match.
  • The match concluded with Argentina down to 13 players due to yellow cards.
  • Les Kiss remains undefeated through four matches as Australia head coach.
Latest Updates
  • 12:05 AMThe Guardian SportWallabies fight out draw with Argentina to clinch series as Les Kiss remains unbeaten
  • 11:50 PMYahoo SportsLate penalty try for Australia clinches 28-28 draw against Argentina and a 1-0 series win
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Argentina 28-28 Australia in Mendoza Wallabies rue missed opportunity but claim historic first series win in Argentina Australia’s bright start under new coach Les Kiss is becoming a golden run after the Wallabies secured a tenacious 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza to clinch their first series win on Argentinean soil. Despite falling behind late in the second half, a 70th minute penalty try was enough to keep Kiss unbeaten after four Tests in charge. However, the Wallabies will rue this result, squandering a two-try advantage early and a two-man advantage late that should’ve secured their first five-Test winning streak since 2021. This draw continues a historic deadlock between these rugby nations, with their last six Tests producing different winners, and squared series since 1987. Continue reading...

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A penalty try with 10 minutes remaining allowed Australia to claim a frustrating 28-28 draw with Argentina in the second rugby test Saturday and to seal a 1-0 series win. Australia had leads in both halves but Argentina captain Pablo Matera scored two tries to allow his team to draw level at halftime, then to go ahead for the first time in the 64th minute. Argentina held on bravely with only 13 men late in the match to deny the Wallabies their fifth-straight test win and their first series sweep in Argentina, though they claimed their first series win after a 27-21 victory in the first test.

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