Scotland open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Córdoba. The match features seven try-scorers for Scotland, including debutant hooker Gregor Hiddleston, who scores a crucial try after Scotland are under sustained pressure. With Scotland holding a narrow two-point lead and facing a sin-bin situation in the closing stages, Scotland still manage to build momentum. Scotland’s try from Hiddleston helps them regain breathing space, and they finish strongly to secure the victory. Kyle Rowe adds a further try as Scotland extend their lead and ultimately win by seven tries to five. The result marks Scotland’s highest-ever score against Argentina, as they produce a decisive late performance despite the challenges in the final minutes.
Scotland beat Argentina 47-38 in Nations Championship opener
Scotland open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Córdoba. The match features seven try-scorers for Scotland, including debutant hooker Gregor Hiddleston, who scores...
- Scotland defeat Argentina 47-38 in the Nations Championship first round in Córdoba.
- Gregor Hiddleston scores on debut for Scotland and helps swing the match late.
- Scotland hold a two-point lead with about 15 minutes remaining and play with a man in the sin bin during a tense period.
- Scotland score seven tries to Argentina’s five; Kyle Rowe scores a try to help seal the win.
- The 47 points are Scotland’s highest-ever score against Argentina.
Hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored a crucial try on debut as Scotland finished strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 Saturday in the first round of rugby's Nations Championship. Scotland was under severe pressure with a two point lead and a man in the sin bin with 15 minutes remaining. Hiddleston's try gave Scotland breathing space and it finished powerfully with a try to Kyle Rowe to win by seven tries to five and post its highest-ever score against Argentina.
3 hours agoDebutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.
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