Scotland takes on Argentina in Nations Championship opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Scotland opened its Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 victory against Argentina in Cordoba on July 4, 2026. The match featured seven tries from Scotland, including two from debutant Gregor Hiddleston. Leading 19-10 at halftime, Scotland increased its advantage with additional tries from Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings. Argentina attempted a comeback with two late tries but could only secure a bonus point.
- •Scotland scored seven tries, including contributions from debutant Hiddleston.
- •Argentina registered five tries, earning a bonus point late in the match.
- •Scotland led at halftime, 19-10.
- •The match took place in Cordoba, Argentina.
- •This was the opening game of the Nations Championship.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland finishes strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 in the Nations Championship
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller
- 9:08 PMBBC Sport — Scotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller
"Hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored a crucial try on debut as Scotland finished strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 Saturday in the first round of rugby's Nations Championship. Scotland was under severe pressure with a two point lead and a man in the sin bin with 15 minutes remaining. Hiddleston's try gave Scotland breathing space and it finished powerfully with a try to Kyle Rowe to win by seven tries to five and post its highest-ever score against Argentina.
"Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.
"Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:34 PMScotland finishes strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 in the Nations Championship
Hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored a crucial try on debut as Scotland finished strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 Saturday in the first round of rugby's Nations Championship. Scotland was under severe pressure with a two point lead and a man in the sin bin with 15 minutes remaining. Hiddleston's try gave Scotland breathing space and it finished powerfully with a try to Kyle Rowe to win by seven tries to five and post its highest-ever score against Argentina.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:08 PMScotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller
Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 9:08 PMScotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller
Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.
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