Scotland vs. Argentina: How to Watch the Autumn Nations Series Clash & Team Lineups
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Don’t miss the action as Gregor Townsend’s Scotland side aims to rebound from a narrow defeat against the All Blacks in this Sunday’s match against Argentina at Murrayfield. This comprehensive guide details all the ways to watch the November 16th fixture, including television channels, streaming options worldwide, and how to utilize a VPN for international access. Scroll down for a detailed match preview, complete team lineups, and officiating details.
Key Match Information
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Kick-off time: 3:10 PM GMT (local) / 10:10 AM ET / 2:10 AM AEDT (Monday)
- Channels/live streams: TNT Sports (UK & Ireland) / Peacock (US) / Stan Sport (Australia)
- Watch from anywhere: Get NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
Streaming Options: UK & Ireland
Rugby enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland can catch Scotland versus Argentina live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 2:30 PM GMT, building anticipation for the 3:10 PM kickoff.
Several options exist for accessing TNT Sports in the UK. A Discovery+ Premium subscription costs £30.99 per month. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to existing Sky, BT, EE, or Virgin Media TV packages, though pricing varies depending on the provider. Viewers are advised to check with their respective provider for specific details.
For fans in Ireland, TNT Sports is available through subscriptions with Sky, Now, EE, Virgin Media, and Vodafone, with pricing structures varying by platform. Again, checking with your provider is recommended.
Watch Scotland vs. Argentina From Anywhere in the World
Traveling abroad doesn’t mean missing a moment of the Autumn Internationals. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can bypass geo-blocking restrictions, allowing access to usual streaming services while overseas.
“This isn’t witchcraft,” one tech expert explained. “It’s a result of a VPN’s ability to change your IP address, making your device appear to be located back home.” This enables tuning into the game regardless of distance. Beyond access, a quality VPN enhances online security, particularly when using public Wi-Fi networks.
TechRadar and Tom’s Guide both rank NordVPN as a leading provider, citing its superior streaming and security features. Currently, NordVPN offers a Black Friday promotion with up to 77% off two-year plans, plus three months free.
Live Streams: United States
Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming service, will broadcast all Autumn Nations Series matches, including Scotland vs. Argentina. Kick-off is scheduled for 10:10 AM ET / 7:10 AM PT.
Access requires a subscription to either the Premium service ($10.99 per month) or Premium Plus ($16.99 per month), both of which also include Premier League soccer and a wide selection of movies and TV shows.
Broadcast Details: South Africa, Australia & New Zealand
- South Africa: SuperSport holds the broadcasting rights for Scotland vs. Argentina, with the match kicking off at 5:10 PM SAST. Packages are available through DStv or streaming services.
- Australia: Stan Sport will provide ad-free live streams of the match, beginning at 2:10 AM AEDT on Monday. Adding Stan Sport to a general Stan plan costs AU$20 per month (AU$12 for the base Stan plan).
- New Zealand: Kiwi rugby fans can watch the game live on Sky Sport NZ, with kickoff at 4:10 AM NZDT on Monday. Subscriptions to Sky Sport Now start at $54.99 per month, with day passes available for $29.99, offering access to additional sports content like Six Nations rugby and Premier League soccer.
Match Preview: A Closely Contested Affair
This weekend’s Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and Argentina promises to be a tightly contested battle. Only two places separate the sixth-ranked Argentinians from the eighth-ranked Scots, and both teams enter the match with momentum – albeit from different victories.
Argentina delivered a dominant performance against Wales, winning 52-28 at the Principality Stadium. Meanwhile, Scotland narrowly missed a historic first win against the All Blacks. “Whichever way it goes, it doesn’t feel like there’ll be much to choose between the sides at Murrayfield,” a rugby analyst noted.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has largely retained the team that challenged New Zealand, with Rory Darge replacing Matt Fagerson at openside flanker as the sole change to the starting XV. Townsend has also opted for a 5-3 split on the bench, welcoming Duhan van der Merwe back to the 23. Darcy Graham will celebrate his 50th cap on the wing.
Argentina’s Felipe Contepomi, however, has made five changes to his starting lineup, bringing in Juan Cruz Mallia, Rodrigo Isgro, Matias Moroni, Santiago Grodona, and Pedro Rubilolo.
Team Lineups & Officials
Scotland: Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham, Rory Hutchinson, Sione Tuipulotu (captain), Kyle Steyn, Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, D’Arcy Rae, Scott Cummings, Grant Gilchrist, Gregor Brown, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey
Replacements: George Turner, Nathan McBeth, Elliot Millar-Miles, Josh Bayliss, Matt Fagerson, Jamie Dobie, Tom Jordan, Duhan van der Merwe
Argentina: Juan Cruz Mallia, Rodrigo Isgro, Matias Moroni, Santiago Chocobares, Mateo Carreras, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Simon Benitez Cruz; Mayco Vivas, Julián Montoya (captain), Pedro Delgado, Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo, Santiago Grondona, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Joaquin Ovideo
Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Thomas Gallo, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Efrain Elias, Pablo Matera, Agustin Moyano, Santiago Carreras, Justo Piccardo
The match will be officiated by Andrew Brace (Ireland), with Angus Gardner (Australia) and Luke Pearce (England) serving as assistant referees, and Olly Hodges (Ireland) as the Television Match Official (TMO).
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