History of rugby union matches between Argentina and Italy
Argentina first played against Italy in 1978 in Rovigo, with Italy running out 19-6 winners. They next met in the Rugby World Cup in 1987, Argentina coming out on top 25-16. Since then, Argentina have had the better record.[1]
Summary
Overall
| Details |
Played |
Won by
 Argentina |
Won by
 Italy |
Drawn |
Argentina points |
Italy points |
| In Argentina |
8 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
222 |
131 |
| In Italy |
9 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
206 |
148 |
| Neutral venue |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
68 |
65 |
| Overall |
20 |
14 |
5 |
1 |
496 |
344 |
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
| Record |
Argentina |
Italy |
| Longest winning streak |
5 (15 Nov 2008–Present) |
1 (28 June 2008) |
| Largest points for |
| Home |
38 (14 July 2001) |
29 (17 June 2005) |
| Away |
39 (19 November 2005) |
31 (4 June 1995) |
| Largest winning margin |
| Home |
21 (14 July 2001) |
13 (24 October 1978) |
| Away |
32 (16 November 2002) |
6 (4 June 1995) |
Results
| No. |
Date |
Venue |
Score |
Winner |
Comments |
| 20 |
15 November 2014 |
Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa |
18 – 20 |
Argentina |
2014 end of year test |
| 19 |
23 November 2013 |
Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
14 – 19 |
Argentina |
2013 end of year test |
| 18 |
9 June 2012 |
Estadio Bicentenario, San Juan |
37 – 22 |
Argentina |
Italian Tour of Americas |
| 17 |
13 November 2010 |
Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, Verona |
16 – 22 |
Argentina |
2010 end of year rugby union tests |
| 16 |
15 November 2008 |
Stadio Olimpico, Turin |
14 – 22 |
Argentina |
2008 end of year rugby union tests |
| 15 |
28 June 2008 |
Estadio Olímpico, Córdoba |
12 – 13 |
Italy |
2008 mid year test |
| 14 |
9 June 2007 |
Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza |
24 – 6 |
Argentina |
2007 mid year test |
| 13 |
18 November 2006 |
Stadio Flaminio, Rome |
16 – 23 |
Argentina |
2006 end of year rugby union tests |
| 12 |
19 November 2005 |
Stadio Marassi, Genoa |
22 – 39 |
Argentina |
2005 end of year rugby union tests |
| 11 |
17 June 2005 |
Estadio Olímpico, Córdoba |
29 – 30 |
Italy |
|
| 10 |
11 June 2005 |
Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta |
35 – 21 |
Argentina |
|
| 9 |
16 November 2002 |
Stadio Flaminio, Rome |
6 – 38 |
Argentina |
|
| 8 |
14 July 2001 |
Ferrocaril Oeste, Buenos Aires |
38 – 17 |
Argentina |
|
| 7 |
7 November 1998 |
Stadio Comunale Beltrametti, Piacenza |
23 – 19 |
Italy |
|
| 6 |
22 October 1997 |
Stade Antoine-Béguère, Lourdes |
18 – 18 |
draw |
|
| 5 |
17 October 1995 |
Monumental José Fierro, Tucumán |
26 – 6 |
Argentina |
|
| 4 |
4 June 1995 |
Buffalo City Stadium, East London |
25 – 31 |
Italy |
1995 Rugby World Cup |
| 3 |
24 June 1989 |
Vélez Sársfield, Buenos Aires |
21 – 16 |
Argentina |
|
| 2 |
28 May 1987 |
Lancaster Park, Christchurch |
25 – 16 |
Argentina |
1987 Rugby World Cup |
| 1 |
24 October 1978 |
Stadio Comunale Mario Battaglini, Rovigo |
19 – 6 |
Italy |
|
References