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]
| Details | Played | Won by Argentina | Won by Italy | Drawn | Argentina points | Italy points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Argentina | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 252 | 155 |
| In Italy | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 324 | 197 |
| Neutral venue | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 65 |
| Overall | 24 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 644 | 417 |
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
| Record | Argentina | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Longest winning streak | 9 (15 Nov 2008–Present) | 1 (28 June 2008) |
| Largest points for | ||
| Home | 38 (14 July 2001) | 23 (7 November 1998) |
| Away | 50 (9 November 2024) | 31 (4 June 1995) |
| Largest winning margin | ||
| Home | 21 (14 July 2001) | 13 (24 October 1978) |
| Away | 32 (16 November 2002, 9 November 2024) | 6 (4 June 1995) |
| Details | Played | Won by Argentina | Won by Italy | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Year | Argentina | Italy | Series winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 2005 | 1 | 1 | draw |
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