The national rugby union teams of England and Argentina (Los Pumas) have been playing each other since 1978. The status of the first match is ambiguous, as Argentina awarded Test caps to its players but England did not (England sent a representative "England XV", not the 1st XV). They have met in 30 matches recognised by both sides as Tests. The first match was part of a two-test series in Argentina and was played on 30 May 1981 and ended in a 19âÂÂ19 draw. The second match of the two-test series was played on 6 June 1981 and was won by England 12âÂÂ6. The 1982 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina meant that their next encounter did not take place until 1990. Excluding the ambiguous 1978 game, Argentina and England have played each other 30 times with England winning 24, Argentina 5 with 1 drawn.
The rugby rivalry between the two countries is not known for being as intense as their football rivalry.
<small>Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was last set.</small>
Below is a list of matches that Argentina has awarded matches test match status by virtue of awarding caps, but England did not.