Scotland beats Argentina 47-38 in Nations opener

Scotland opened the inaugural Nations Championship with a commanding 47-38 bonus-point victory over Argentina in Córdoba on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The win, secured with seven tries at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, marked Scotland's highest-ever points total on Argentine soil and avenged a dramatic home defeat to the Pumas last November.

Argentina started strongly, scoring the opening try in the seventh minute through Joaquín Oviedo from a lineout maul. Scotland faced early adversity as fly-half Tom Jordan underwent a head injury assessment and prop Elliot Millar-Mills was forced off injured within the first 13 minutes. However, the visitors responded emphatically. Tries from captain Sione Tuipulotu, Pierre Schoeman-on his 50th cap-and Rory Hutchinson gave Scotland a 19-10 halftime lead, capitalizing with ruthless efficiency on their limited entries into the Argentine 22.

The Pumas narrowed the gap shortly after halftime when Rodrigo Isgró scored, but Scotland quickly reasserted control. Replacement Gregor Brown and lock Scott Cummings, also celebrating his 50th cap, crossed within minutes of each other to extend the lead. Debutant hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored from a...