Argentina’s captain, Julian Montoya:
“In the first half we had a lot of opportunities that we did not score points from. Then the first five minutes of the second half we were very poor so we need to look at ourselves and be better.
“Congratulations to the debutants and we need to be ready for next weekend. Credit to England as they played well.
“We cannot have those gaps where we conceded very easy points.”
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:48
Full-time! England 35-12 Argentina
While England’s attack certainly found more rhythm in the second half, their defence has been consistently strong all game.
Even with the result secured, they continued to demonstrate great commitment from the front line.
Tom Roebuck takes the man of the match award.

Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:36
Try! England (Murley) 33-12 Argentina
75 mins: England put in a strong scrum just outside Argentina’s 22, overpowering their opponents and gaining a penalty advantage.
What a way to finish an incredible night for England. Deep inside Argentina’s 22, England shifts the ball wide to the left, where Murley beats Isgro and fakes a pass to his left, deceiving Carreras.
Isgro manages to bring Murley down briefly, but he stays on his feet to cross the line and score.
Ford then nails a difficult conversion.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:32
England 28-12 Argentina
72 mins: England hold the ball inside Argentina’s 22 and enjoy a penalty advantage after the hosts are penalised for offside.
However, the opportunity comes to nothing, and play returns to the original penalty against Piccardo for offside. England opt to kick for the corner rather than taking the points.
England secure the lineout and form a maul that drives toward the Argentina try line but eventually collapses. Referee Angus Gardner rules the maul went down off England, awarding the scrum to Argentina.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:26
England 28-12 Argentina
70 mins: Van Poortvliet launches a powerful kick from just outside his own 22 sending the ball soaring deep into Argentina’s 22 before it bounces out of play – an exceptional 50-22 execution.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:24
Penalty! England (Ford) 28-12 Argentina
68 mins: Rodrigo Isgro is penalised for a no-arms tackle on George near halfway. George stays down for treatment after the hit, clearly in some discomfort.
It looked like the kind of challenge the TMO might review for a possible yellow, but it’s ruled as just a penalty. George is back up, and England will take another shot at goal.
George Ford secures the extra points again.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:23
Penalty! England (Ford) 25-12 Argentina
63 mins: England are awarded a penalty on Argentina’s 10-metre line after Piccardo interferes with the scrum-half. Ford points to the posts – a smart decision to take the points on offer.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:16
Try! England 22-12 Argentina (Rubiolo)
60 mins: Rubiolo Caps Off Brilliant Argentine Attack. What a stunning try from Argentina – fluid, fast and clinical in execution.
A fantastic off-load with brilliant support, no chance for recovery from any England defenders. Carreras’ secures the conversion
Willis has come off and is replaced by Dombrandt. Pepper is on for his debut for Underhill.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:13
England 22-5 Argentina
57 mins: Argentina replacement loosehead Gallo bursts through from deep inside his own half, showing impressive pace as he charges up to the edge of England’s 22.
The ball is then moved out to the right, but a knock-on halts the attack, giving Ford the chance to clear deep into Argentine territory.
Ciara Fearn5 July 2025 22:09