Australia holds off Argentina to secure 27-21 victory in rugby test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Australia led from start to finish to defeat Argentina 27-21 in the first rugby test match on August 29, 2026, held in Jujuy, Argentina. Early tries from Brandon Paenga-Amoso and Carter Gordon set the tone, giving Australia a strong start. Argentina struggled with finishing despite their attacking efforts, scoring two tries through Geronimo Piscatelli and Joaquin Moro. In a match impacted by altitude, Australia maintained a narrow lead, relying on disciplined defense to hold Argentina at bay in the closing stages. This match marks Australia's third consecutive victory under head coach Les Kiss, who emphasizes a strong training mindset as key to success.
- •Australia led 22-14 at halftime after a strong first half.
- •Argentina scored tries through Piscatelli and Moro but lacked finishing.
- •Australia's Tom Hooper scored in the second half to extend the lead.
- •The match took place in Jujuy at high altitude, affecting stamina.
- •This victory is Australia's third under head coach Les Kiss.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Australia leads from start to finish to beat Argentina 27-21 in the 1st rugby test
"Australia took its scoring chances and showed steel in defense, leading end to end to beat Argentina 27-21 Saturday in the first of two rugby test matches. Tries in the first 10 minutes to hooker Brandon Paenga-Amoso and flyhalf Carter Gordon gave Australia an early buffer which it protected against an adventurous but less clinical Argentina. Australia clung to its final six point margin for the last 27 minutes of the match when tiredness induced by altitude in the mountainous venue saw some sloppiness and imprecision invade its game.
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