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Wales Online
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
How to watch Argentina v England on TV today - channel and UK kick-off time
How to watch Argentina v England on TV today - channel and UK kick-off time Steve Borthwick's side are out in Argentina and will take on the Pumas in La Plata England's hooker Jamie George attends a training session in San Isidro, Buenos Aires (Image: AFP via Getty Images ) England begin their summer tour with a challenging first Test against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday evening, as Steve Borthwick's youthful and experimental squad look to make their mark in the absence of several senior stars. With 12 players away on British & Irish Lions duty and a host of others sidelined through injury, Borthwick is fielding a much-changed England side for a three-match series that includes back-to-back Tests against the Pumas before a one-off fixture against the USA in Washington, D.C. The tourists head into this weekend's clash looking to bounce back from a narrow 26-24 loss to a France XV in an uncapped warm-up match at Twickenham last month, where several new faces made promising starts in an eventful encounter. They now face a daunting task against a resurgent Argentina side ranked No.5 in the world—one place above England—who stunned the Lions 28-24 in their historic 1888 Cup win in Dublin in June and recorded victories over South Africa, New Zealand, France and Australia in 2024. Here are all the details... Argentina vs England kick-off time Argentina vs England will take place on Saturday, July 5. The match will take place at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata, Argentina. Article continues below The match will kick off at 3.40pm local time, which is 8.40pm UK time. How to watch Argentina v England TV: The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Action, with coverage from 7:40pm BST. Streaming: Subscribers can also watch online via the Sky Go app or stream through NOW. Team news George Ford and Jamie George will once again co-captain England, with Ford becoming just the eighth men's player to win 100 caps for the national side. Gloucester centre Seb Atkinson and Bath winger Will Muir both make their full international debuts, while Muir's club team-mate Guy Pepper is set to earn his first cap from the bench. Notable absentees include Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith, Alex Mitchell and Tom Curry, all away with the Lions, while Elliot Daly misses out through injury after suffering a fractured forearm in Australia. Owen Farrell has been drafted into the Lions squad but will not feature this weekend as he continues to reintegrate following his international hiatus. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is also unavailable until the USA match after serving a two-game suspension following a red card against France. Ben Curry returns from injury, and Sam Underhill is back from suspension. Argentina, led by Leicester Tigers hooker Julián Montoya, are expected to name a strong side featuring the return of several top players from France. The Pumas' Lions victory last month came despite missing a number of regulars, underlining their growing strength under head coach Felipe Contepomi. England : 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 36 caps), 14. Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 4 caps), 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 72 caps), 12. Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped), 11. Will Muir (Bath Rugby, uncapped), 10. George Ford (Sale Sharks, 99 caps) - co-captain, 9. Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 8 caps), 1. Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps), 2. Jamie George (Saracens, 101 caps) - co-captain, 3. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps), 4. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 31 caps), 5. Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 7 caps), 6. Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 11 caps), 7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 40 caps), 8. Tom Willis (Saracens, 6 caps) Replacements: 16. Theo Dan (Saracens, 17 caps), 17. Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 7 caps), 18. Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks, 1 cap), 19. Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps), 20. Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, uncapped), 21. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 20 caps), 22. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 18 caps), 23. Cadan Murley (Harlequins, 1 cap) Argentina: 15 Benjamin Elizalde, 14 Rodrigo Isgro, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Justo Piccardo, 11 Santiago Cordero, 10 Santiago Carreras, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Facundo Isa, 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Pedro Rubiolo, 4 Lucas Paulos, 3 Pedro Delgado, 2 Julian Montoya (c), 1 Mayco Vivas Replacements: 16 Bautista Bernasconi, 17 Thomas Gallo, 18 Francisco Coria Marchetti, 19 Santiago Grondona, 20 Joaquin Moro, 21 Simon Benitez Cruz, 22 Nicolas Roger, 23 Matias Moroni Who are the referees? Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)Assistant referees: Luc Ramos (Fra) & Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita)TMO: Olly Hodges (Ire)FPRO: Mike Adamson (Sco) Article continues below Match odds Argentina : 1/3 : 1/3 England : 13/5 : 13/5 Draw: 22/1 (Odds via Betfair, correct at time of publication)
Wales Online
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
How to watch Lions v Western Force on TV - channel and UK kick-off time
How to watch Lions v Western Force on TV - channel and UK kick-off time The Lions kick off their tour in Australia with a match against Western Force first up The Lions team take to the field during a British & Irish Lions captain's run at the Optus Stadium (Image:) The British and Irish Lions face Western Force in the first tour game of Australia on Saturday. The Lions will be hoping to bounce back after a surprise 28-24 loss to Argentina in Dublin in the 1888 Cup last week. Coming up against a quality Los Pumas side, and only being together for a matter of weeks, the team can be forgiven for a rare first game defeat. It's the first time the Lions have been Down Under since 2013, where Wales legend Sam Warburton led the iconic side to a series victory, which was also the last tour win too. Just two Welshmen are part of the touring squad this year, which is the lowest representation from Wales since inception. Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams are hoping to earn a place in the starting squad or the bench for that first game against the Wallabies on July 19. However, a series of warm-up games will take place against the very best of Australia's Super Rugby sides first. Further, a match against an invitational Australia and New Zealand side will also take place at Adelaide Oval right before the first Test. Following the first Test, there will be one game against First Nations and Pasifika XV before two back-to-back Test matches against Australia to close out the tour. Saturday's match against Western Force will mark the beginning of a six-week festival of rugby in Australia. When is Lions V Western Force kick-off? The British Irish Lions v Western Force kicks off at 11am UK time on Saturday, June 28, at Optus Stadium in Perth. It will be 6pm local time. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. Viewing details The British and Irish Lions V Western Force is being shown live on Sky Sports. The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Watch the Lions rugby tour on Sky Sports £35 Sky Get Sky Sports here Product Description Sky Sports is the exclusive broadcaster of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Tests and six warm-up matches available to enjoy with Sky's Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle. Team news Lions: E Daly; M Hansen, G Ringrose, S Tuipulotu, J Lowe; F Russell, T Williams; P Schoeman, D Sheehan (capt), T Furlong, S Cummings, J McCarthy, T Beirne, J Van der Flier, H Pollock. Replacements: R Kelleher, A Porter, W Stuart, O Chessum, J Conan, A Mitchell, H Jones, M Smith. Article continues below Western Force: Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Ollie Hoskins, Sam Carter, Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Vaiolini Ekuasi; Nic White (c), Alex Harford, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, Matt Proctor, Mac Grealy, Ben Donaldson. Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Reed Prinsep, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Bayley Kuenzle.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
1888 Cup: Five talking points
Dublin , Ireland - 20 June 2025; British & Irish Lions forwards, from left to right, Henry Pollock, Ben Earl, Maro Itoje, Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong and Rónan Kelleher during the Lions 1888 Cup match between the British & Irish Lions and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) By Charlie Bennett at the Aviva Stadium After years of build-up and anticipation, the opening act of a summer to remember certainly lived up to the hype. Argentina took home The 1888 Cup with a 28-24 win against The British & Irish Lions in a match that ebbed and flowed and kept a sold-out Aviva Stadium on the edge of their seats. Advertisement Andy Farrell was perhaps the one man in Dublin who was left dissatisfied and warned afterwards that he will not sugarcoat the performance of his players. READ MORE: Room to grow for Class of 2025 There may be plenty of room for improvement but there are plenty of positives for the Lions to take too, as they head for the plane and a flight to Perth. FRONT-ROW DOMINANCE The nuts and bolts of any successful side, the scrum is a key area for the Lions to get right this summer and they made an imposing start. Props Ellis Genge and Finlay Bealham were excellent at the Aviva, winning three scrum penalties as they made early claims for a Test place. Advertisement Genge, renowned for being so dangerous in the loose, also went on a 40-metre rampage in the second half, knocking Argentina defenders flying as he burst upfield in a break that led to Tadhg Beirne's try. With renowned scrummagers Andrew Porter and Will Stuart still to come into contention after they finished their domestic seasons slightly later, it bodes very well for the Tour Down Under. 'The scrum was aggressive,' Farrell said. 'The lads who started were especially, Argentina were under the pump a few times, so yes I am very pleased with that.' STAR PERFORMERS Alongside Genge and Bealham, there were a few other notable performances. Bundee Aki's name was met with arguably the biggest roar from the Irish contingent, and he delivered an excellent all-around display. Advertisement READ MORE: The Making of Bundee Aki A tough metre-maker, he mixed his highly-regarded combative running – the highlight being an excellent finish for the Lions' first try – with some cute passes along the line, though he and midfield partner Sione Tuipulotu were not always on the same page. Tommy Freeman, who could well come into the equation at outside centre, was typically busy and drifted across the field from the right wing to get involved, while full-back Marcus Smith showed signs that he and fly-half Fin Smith could gel together nicely as a one-two attacking pivot. LINEOUT TWEAKING While one set-piece thrived, another struggled. A lineout is perhaps the toughest thing to master in a short space of time and there is no cause for alarm, despite the Lions' early struggles. Advertisement They lost four lineouts in total, as hookers Luke Cowan-Dickie and Ronan Kelleher both missed their marks at times, while Maro Itoje later described their issues as a 'communication breakdown.' With second-row jumpers James Ryan, Ollie Chessum and Joe McCarthy yet to be thrown into the mix, and back-row option Jack Conan also chomping at the bit, there are plenty of ingredients still to be added. AWESOME ARGENTINA Both Andy Farrell and Maro Itoje were quick to congratulate Argentina for their performance, and there is no denying they were excellent – despite missing four or five key players. Their three tries brought thousands to their feet, not least the decisive third try when Santiago Cordero sprinted down the left wing to beat Marcus Smith to a Matias Moroni kick-through and dot down. Advertisement Fly-half Tomas Albornoz was excellent all day and scored a breakaway try of his own on the stroke of half-time to add to three penalties and two conversions. Clinical all afternoon, they relished the opportunity for another crack at the Lions – 20 years on from the famous draw in Cardiff – and played with an intensity that has been their hallmark. 'This was a great day for Argentina rugby,' said talismanic captain Julian Montoya. 'It's one nobody will forget.' THE SEA OF RED The Aviva Stadium is normally the home of the Men in Green but there was barely an Ireland jersey in the house on Friday. Lions red dominated the stadium – and indeed the city – as the famous Sea of Red took over Dublin. Fans came from all corners of the British Isles, some in retro jerseys, others in the 2025 shirt, but all united in their camaraderie and support. Advertisement Many thousands are heading to Australia and, while the rugby will be unpredictable, one thing is guaranteed – the Sea of Red will be something special. Tap into the Lions Clubhouse App. All you need to do is tap the Smart Tag on your new Lions jersey to access content and join a community of passionate fans for the 2025 Tour of Australia.
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Lions suffer 54-year first in defeat to Argentina on mixed night for Scots as one man impresses
Pumas upset odds to lift 1888 Cup as four Scots feature in Dublin Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British and Irish Lions lost an opening match for the first time in 54 years and it would be hard to argue that Argentina did not deserve their win in Dublin. They mixed skill and doggedness and were no respecter of their hosts' fancy reputations as they came from behind at the mid point of the second half to emerge victorious through Santiago Cordero's try, their third of the night. The 28-24 victory meant it was the Pumas who hoisted the 1888 Cup at the Aviva Stadium as the Lions went away to lick their wounds and pack their bags for Australia. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The tour begins in earnest next Saturday in Perth but this preliminary skirmish would have given Andy Farrell plenty to think about on the long flight south. The head coach couldn't help but be impressed by Sione Tuipulotu who marked his first appearance in the famous red jersey with an all-action performance which saw him involved in most of the Lions' best moments. Getty Images Duhan van der Merwe, his Scotland team-mate, had a less satisfactory evening and was guilty of losing possession at a crucial juncture just before half-time which led to an Argentina try for Tomas Albornoz, their outstanding fly-half. Van der Merwe had some dangerous moments during his 65 minutes but, worryingly he was seen with ice on his troublesome ankle after going off. Scotland forwards Pierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings came off the bench and the former had some trademark big carries. Cummings, who only got nine minutes, was busy enough. Ignacio Mendy had scored Argentina's first try and they led 21-10 at the break. But the Lions, who also scored three tries, through Bundee Aki in the first half and a penalty try and Tadhg Beirne in the second, got their noses in front to lead 24-21 before Cordero's clincher. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There had been pre-match grumblings about Argentina being weakened by the absence of many of their French-based players but they made the brighter start. The pressure was immediately on the Lions who went offside. The Pumas were happy to take the points and Albornoz slotted the penalty. Getty Images We got our first glance of van der Merwe soon after as he dummied and cut inside before being held up in the Argentina 22. The Lions had got themselves into a good position and thought they scored the game's first try only for Luke Cowan-Dickie not to ground the ball after breaking off from a lineout maul. Fin Smith restored parity with a penalty after 10 minutes but Argentina's response was immediate and emphatic. Santiago Carreras delayed his pass perfectly to play in Mendy who cut back inside to score. Tuipulotu tried to drag the Lions back into it but his try was chalked off. Both sides had knocked on in the build-up but Farrell's side weren't to be denied for long and Tuipulotu was a key contributor. The Glasgow centre popped the ball to Fin Smith who shipped it on to Aki. The Ireland centre powered over the line, taking three Pumas with him. It was a strong, strong finish and Fin Smith's conversion put the Lions 10-8 ahead. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Getty Images That was as good as it got in the first half for the composite side. Argentina's kicking game was on point and the Lions were finding it difficult to click. Albornoz added two more penalties, the last one just before half-time. The Lions stole the ball from the restart and it was shipped wide to van der Merwe but the Edinburgh man coughed up possession and Argentina broke away and scored, Albornoz finishing off the move and then converting his own try to put the Pumas 21-10 up at half-time. You have to go back to 1971 for the last time the Lions lost their opening game and they came out in the second half with a determination to avoid a repeat of that 54-year-old anomaly against Queensland in Brisbane. They scored two tries in the opening 13 minutes after the interval. Tuipulotu made a 40-metre break to move the Lions into the danger zone and they won a penalty which they kicked to the corner. Cowan-Dickie was held up on the line but not legally and the penalty try was awarded. The Pumas' lead was down to four points and it was wiped out completely by Beirne's try, the lock being played in by Tomos Williams after Tuipulotu had again made good headway down the left. Fin Smith's conversion made it 24-21 to the Lions but the Pumas weren't done. They were playing with an aggressive intensity which was forcing mistakes form their opponents and the capitalised once again.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin
Sports stars and celebrities have completed a cycle around the island of Ireland to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND). The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir. Weir died of MND aged 52 in November 2022, after years of campaigning to raise awareness of the condition and funds for research. Scottish rugby star Kenny Logan and broadcaster Gabby Logan were among those who took part in Doddie'5 Lions Challenge, cycling around 100 miles a day for six days. The husband and wife said thinking of how the 'cruel' disease takes away a person's control of their body inspired them to keep going along the most gruelling parts of the cycle. There were joyous scenes in Dublin as the team completed the journey, celebrating by popping bottles of pink prosecco and ordering rounds of Guinness. Among those who crossed the finish line in Stillorgan were ex-footballer Ally McCoist, actor Jamie Bamber, former Harlequins player Mel Deane, and cancer campaigner Iain Ward. The journey will continue at the British and Irish Lions' 1888 Cup clash with Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, with the cyclists delivering the match ball which travelled along the 555-mile cycle with them. McCoist said he had a view of the ball at the back of Kenny Logan's bike 'going up every hill'. He added: 'I know for a fact the one thing about these people over here, they love their sport, they love their rugby, and they love good people attempting to do good things, and I think when they get with that match ball tonight, I think the reception will be absolutely fantastic.' Speaking to the PA news agency, Kenny Logan thanked the people of Ireland for cheering them on along the way by beeping horns and donating any amount they could. He said: 'We went to one coffee shop, told her what we were doing. She said 'My uncle died of MD'. She gave us 50 coffees and all the food for free. So it's been amazing.' Gabby Logan said the final day was 'really physically challenging', as they climbed 1,250 metres in a few hours, but also provided a profound moment for the cyclists through stunning scenery in Co Wicklow. 'There was quite a lot of solitude today, because we weren't going through villages and towns, we were going through beautiful scenery. (It gave) a lot of time for people to think about why they're doing this today, and you can see the outpouring of emotion at the end,' she told PA. 'It's about finding cure and a solution to a terrible, terrible disease which just rips away people and their lives and at the moment, there's no hope.' Asked about the cruel effect the disease has on a person's control of their body, the couple said it helped get them through the tough parts of the cycle. Gabby Logan said: 'When you're out there and you're on the bike, and it's tiring, your body's aching, and I think 'how lucky am I that I could do that', you know? So that's why you keep going.' Kenny Logan added: 'What Gabby said, think 'you can do these things, people with MD can't'. 'The mind is so powerful. If you get your mind right, your body will follow you, and the one thing with MD, you can have the strongest mind in the world, but your body ain't gonna follow you. 'In those dark moments, when you're up the hills, and you're really struggling sometimes, I just think I just want to get off my bike and I was determined not to off my bike because we can move our legs, we can control ourselves. 'So it's been amazing. Everybody has been amazing. It's just incredible.' Asked what Weir would have thought of on Friday, he said: 'He'd think we're idiots, genuinely.' He said it was 'amazing' to have Weir's wife Kathy on the cycle on the final day, and to have Doddie's son Hamish following the cycle for the week, who was originally meant to take part but had broken his shoulder. Gabby said: 'He'd love this now. He'd love what's going to happen next with everybody going to the game tonight. 'He was so synonymous with the British and Irish Lions and loved in this country as (he was in) every country that he went to. Doddie was one of those people that just really resonated with people.' The challenge has raised more than £557,000 for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which Weir set up in 2017, a year after being diagnosed with MND. Kenny Logan said: 'When he first started the foundation, he was thinking 'how can I find a cure?' 'And very quickly he realised it wasn't about him. He realised it's his job to try and find a cure for the person who will get it today or tomorrow.' McCoist, while holding a celebratory pint of Guinness, said that they had been well looked after while on the journey. He said the scenery of the island was a highlight, saying that it reminded of home. 'I'm a west coast of Scotland man, and it's so similar, absolutely beautiful, green – in some places it's almost lunar with the rocks – it was fantastic. The weather we've had last couple of days, beautiful greenery over the Guinness Lake,' he told PA. 'So we're gonna come back, no bikes involved, I'm gonna take the car and we're gonna do a little bit of tour. No bike next time, I can assure you.' Asked about MND, he said: 'It's arguably the cruellest and most horrible of diseases when you see what it does to you, it eats away at you. 'Big Doddie, what a figure, not just in the rugby world throughout the UK and Ireland, all over. He's just a lovable, big character, and it shows no mercy, the disease. 'You see what it's done to a lot of people, you know, top sports stars, and it doesn't matter who you are, any walk of life, it doesn't pick and choose. It's a horrible, horrible disease. 'I think we're all duty bound to attempt to do something about it. If we can help, no matter how small you might think it may be, you've got to do it, because we have to find a cure for it.'
