Argentina U20

62 - 40

Full Time

Ireland U20

Argentina U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Reuben Keane has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Ryan bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Charlie O'Shea will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

Ireland U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Josh Neill picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Blake McClean is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Federico Serpa has kicked a conversion.

76'

Felipe Hygonenq comes on.

75'

Tomas Dande comes off.

75'

Try

Argentina U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Manuel Giannantonio picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Joaquin Pascual Viale played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Dande took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Federico Serpa has kicked a conversion.

74'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Federico Narvaez getting some game time.

73'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bautista Salinas Mallea being replaced.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Bautista Lescano leads to a try for Argentina U20

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Lescano took full advantage.

73'

Benjamin Ordiz played a key part in that try.

73'

Penalty Goal

Federico Serpa has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Rob Carney coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with James O'Leary coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Charlie O'Shea successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Manuel Giannantonio coming on.

66'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Luciano Avaca coming off.

66'

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Charlie O'Shea

66'

Joe Finn sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Finn goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Blaney goes through the gap.

66'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Charlie O'Shea kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Ireland U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Blake McClean touching down.

59'

Christopher Barrett played a key part in that try.

59'

Valentino Reggiardo comes on for Argentina U20.

56'

Juan Preumayr leaves the field.

56'

Ramon Fernandez comes on for Argentina U20.

55'

Pedro Coll leaves the field.

55'

Basilio Canas comes on for Argentina U20.

55'

Jeronimo Sorondo leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Charlie O'Shea kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland U20 results in a try for Jack Deegan.

54'

That's a great try assist by James O'Leary.

54'

Dylan McNeice comes on.

53'

Donnacha McGuire comes off.

53'

Blake McClean comes on.

53'

Sami Bishti comes off.

53'

Adam Cooper comes on.

53'

Max Doyle comes off.

53'

Christopher Barrett comes on.

53'

James O'Dwyer comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Federico Serpa kicks the conversion.

53'

Nicolas Cambiasso comes on.

52'

Manuel Cuneo Camargo comes off.

52'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Luciano Avaca allows them to score the try.

52'

What a run here by Luciano Avaca as they get over the gainline!

52'

Fabrizio Cebron comes on.

51'

Benjamin Farias Cerioni comes off.

51'

Conversion

Charlie O'Shea adds the two points for Ireland U20.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Charlie O'Shea dots the ball down from close range.

48'

James O'Dwyer sets up the try.

48'

Yellow Card

Benjamin Ordiz (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

47'

Charlie O'Shea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with James O'Dwyer getting some game time.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Barrett being replaced.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ben Blaney getting some game time.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lautsou being replaced.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Duinn Maguire getting some game time.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Rian Handley being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Federico Serpa adds the two points for Argentina U20.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Argentina U20 leads to a try for Simon Pfister.

45'

Spellbinding play by Luciano Avaca is finished off with a try.

45'

Luciano Avaca makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Federico Serpa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Argentina U20 is finished off by Tomas Dande, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Joaquin Pascual Viale sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Federico Torre being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Federico Serpa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Argentina U20 is finished off by Simon Pfister, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Bautista Lescano sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Pedro Coll breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as James O'Leary breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Argentina U20 supporters go wild as Federico Serpa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Yellow Card

Daniel Ryan (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

30'

Conversion

Charlie O'Shea makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Great forward play by Ireland U20 allows Rian Handley to score the try.

19'

Charlie O'Shea comes on for Ireland U20.

Tom Wood leaves the field.

Conversion

Federico Serpa has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Argentina U20 leads to a try for Federico Serpa

Simon Pfister played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Preumayr goes through the gap.

Conversion

Federico Serpa has kicked a conversion.

Try

Argentina U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Luciano Avaca touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Luciano Avaca goes through the gap.

Juan Preumayr sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Reuben Keane blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Argentina U20 v Ireland U20 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Thu 2nd July 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Avchala Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Reuben Keane

Points Flow Chart

Argentina U20 win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Neill

79'

62 - 40

Serpa

62 - 35

76'

Giannantonio

60 - 35

75'

Serpa

55 - 35

74'

Lescano

53 - 35

73'

Serpa

48 - 35

71'

O'Shea

67'

45 - 35

O'Shea

66'

45 - 33

O'Shea

59'

45 - 28

McClean

59'

45 - 26

O'Shea

54'

45 - 21

Deegan

54'

45 - 19

Serpa

45 - 14

53'

Avaca

43 - 14

52'

O'Shea

48'

38 - 14

O'Shea

48'

38 - 12

Ordiz

38 - 7

47'

Serpa

38 - 7

46'

Pfister

36 - 7

45'

Half Time

Serpa

31 - 7

36'

Dande

29 - 7

35'

Serpa

24 - 7

34'

Pfister

22 - 7

33'

Serpa

17 - 7

31'

Ryan

30'

14 - 7

O'Shea

20'

14 - 7

Handley

19'

14 - 5

Serpa

14 - 0

Serpa

12 - 0

Serpa

7 - 0

Avaca

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Argentina U20

Ireland U20

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Defence Profile

Argentina U20

Ireland U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

65%

3-6 secs

19%

25%

6+ secs

15%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

69'

78'

79'

Argentina U20

Ireland U20

Argentina U20 vs Ireland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Argentina U20 face off against Ireland U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 2 on Thu 2nd July 2026 at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST on SuperSport, 23:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Argentina U20 won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Ireland U20 in 1st and Argentina U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Argentina U20 vs Ireland U20 Squads

The official squads for Argentina U20 vs Ireland U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.