England v Argentina in midweek featured a few challenges that wouldn’t have looked out of place on a rugby pitch, but after a keen taster it’s now time for the main event. Both sides lost their Nations Championship 2026 opener before roaring back last weekend to set up a mouth-watering showdown in Santiago del Estero.
Such is the strength of feeling between these two nations that Steve Borthwick’s men have made an effort to keep as low a profile as possible in Argentina this week. How this is possible with Henry Pollock in the group deserves an explanation that may prove as fascinating as the game itself.
The divisive flanker came off the bench to score a hat-trick in an 8-73 win over an abysmal Fiji last weekend, but Borthwick still doesn’t trust the 21-year-old enough to throw him in from the start. He names an unchanged XV, which means Fin Smith and Jack van Poortvliet start in the halves, with Marcus Smith at full-back.
Justo Piccardo, Marcos Kremer and Santiago Carreras crossed the whitewash for Los Pumas and Joaquin Oviedo scored a brace in a five-try haul against Wales. It was the perfect response from Felipe Contepomi’s men, who had previously gone down to Scotland in disappointing fashion. Carreras will be a threat with his link-up game at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
Read on as we explain how to watch Argentina vs England for free in the 2026 Nations Championship.
Argentina vs England team news
Can you watch Argentina vs England for free?
Yes. Argentina vs England is shown on free-to-air Rugby pass TV in the United States, at ITVX in the UK and beyond Virgin Media Play in Ireland.
Are you traveling abroad right now? You can use one VPN to watch Argentina vs England for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Argentina vs England live streams
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device look like it’s back in your home country so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with up to 75% off.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in USA
Argentina vs England is available to stream live for FREE on Rugby pass TV in the United States.
You can tune in via the Rugbypass TV website or app and it works with Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV and Android TV.
Outside the US? Use one VPN while traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in the UK
In the UK, Argentina vs England is free-to-air on ITV1with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (eg HA9 0WS). Register here!
If you’re outside the UK but still want to tune in, go explore The VPN route above which will help you access your accounts anywhere.
How to watch live streams of Argentina vs England in Ireland
Argentina vs England is free-to-air on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via Virgin Media Play platform.
Outside of Ireland? You will have to download a VPNas described above, to take advantage of your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Australia
In Australia, Argentina vs England is exclusive to Stan Sports.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN-like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sports NZ shows the match between Argentina and England.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to access their home streaming service.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in South Africa
The match between Argentina and England will be shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You must have one DStv access package to watch Nations Championship 2026, with prices starting at Rs 99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and ready to go.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Canada
In Canada, Argentina vs England will continue to be shown Premier Sports.
You will need either the CA$29.99 monthly card to view this game. Or to catch the entire tournament, there’s a six-month pass for $79.99 or an annual subscription for $139.99 per year.
If you’re out of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore The VPN route above which will help you access your accounts anywhere.
What is the start time for Argentina vs England?
The scheduled kick-off time for Argentina vs England on Saturday 18 July is 16.10 ART local time in Santiago del Estero, which is at 12:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM ET / 8:10 PM BST.
It’s 5.10am AEST on Sunday 19th July in Australia.
What is Argentina vs England head-to-head?
Los Pumas have won five of their 30 previous meetings with England. England have won 24 and the other ended in a draw.
In Argentina, the head-to-head stands at 3-10-1.
Can I watch Argentina vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX, Virgin Media Play and 9Now all have dedicated apps.
We test and review VPN services for legitimate recreational use. For example: 1. Accessing a Service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that Service). 2. Protecting your online security and enhancing your online privacy when you are abroad. We do not support or condone illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consumption of paid-for pirated content is neither endorsed nor endorsed by Future Publishing.
