Scotland Men vs Argentina: Head-to-Head Rugby Statistics

24 Jun 2026

The inaugural Nations Championship kicks off in under two weeks and Scotland's opener is against a fierce rival in Argentina's Los Pumas. The matches between Scotland and Los Pumas are known for their high physical intensity, brilliant running rugby, and incredibly tight margins. This data-driven summary tracks the statistical history and key trends across the rivalry.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Scotland's Darcy Graham in action during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 16, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Overall Head-to-Head (All-Time)

  • Total matches played: 23

  • Scotland wins: 11

  • Argentina wins: 12

  • Draws: 0

Last 10 Meetings

  • 2025, Edinburgh: Scotland 24–33 Argentina

  • 2022, Edinburgh: Scotland 52–29 Argentina

  • 2022, Santiago del Estero: Argentina 34–31 Scotland

  • 2022, Salta: Argentina 6–29 Scotland

  • 2022, San Salvador de Jujuy: Argentina 26–18 Scotland

  • 2018, Edinburgh: Scotland 14–9 Argentina

  • 2018, Resistencia: Argentina 15–44 Scotland

  • 2016, Edinburgh: Scotland 19–16 Argentina

  • 2014, Edinburgh: Scotland 41–31 Argentina

  • 2014, Córdoba: Argentina 19–21 Scotland

Win-Loss Record (Last 10 Played)

  • Scotland wins: 7

  • Argentina wins: 3

  • Draws: 0

Aggregate Points and Margins (Last 10 Played)

  • Scotland total points: 293

  • Scotland average points per match: 29.3

  • Argentina total points: 218

  • Argentina average points per match: 21.8

  • Largest Scotland margin: 29 points (44–15, 2018)

  • Largest Argentina margin: 9 points (33–24, 2025)

  • Smallest margin: 2 points (Scotland 21–19 Argentina, 2014)

Home vs Away Performance (Last 10 Played)

In Scotland (Scottish Gas Murrayfield):

  • Matches played: 5

  • Scotland wins: 4

  • Argentina wins: 1

  • Average Scotland score: 30.0

  • Average Argentina score: 23.6

In Argentina:

  • Matches played: 5

  • Scotland wins: 3

  • Argentina wins: 2

  • Average Scotland score: 28.6

  • Average Argentina score: 20.0

Try-Scoring Highlights

  • Darcy Graham (Scotland): Delivered an hat-trick during the 52–29 rout in Edinburgh in late 2022, cutting open the Pumas’ defence with his acceleration.

  • Julián Montoya (Argentina): Captain on the day of the 2025 encounter, at 21-0 down, Montoya drove over the line, which after a check by the booth was awarded, sparking an Argentinian comeback.

  • Richie and Jonny Gray (Scotland): On their first start together, brothers Richie and Jonny Gray both found themselves on the scoresheet when Scotland toppled Argentina 41-31 in 2014.

Historical Trends

  • The Scottish Streak: Prior to the 2022 summer tour, Scotland held a five-game winning streak against Los Pumas, which was their longest consecutive run of victories in the history of the fixture.

  • High-Scoring contests: Gone are the days of cagey penalty shootouts between these two teams. The last ten matches have averaged a combined 51.1 points per game, making it one of the most explosive fixtures on the international calendar.

Next Scheduled Fixture

  • Date: Saturday 4 July 2026

  • Competition: Nations Championship (Southern Series – Round 1)

  • Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, Argentina

  • Kick-off time: 8:10pm BST

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