Ireland vs Argentina: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, and How to Watch the Autumn Nations Series Match

The highly anticipated rugby match between Ireland and Argentina is set to take place on Friday, November 15, 2024, as part of the Autumn Nations Series. The match will kick off at 8:10 PM GMT at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ireland, under the leadership of Andy Farrell, is looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to New Zealand. This loss marked the first time Ireland had been beaten at the Aviva Stadium since 2021, highlighting the need for a strong performance against Argentina. The Irish team has made only one change to their starting lineup, with Robbie Henshaw replacing Bundee Aki at inside centre. Additionally, there are notable bench changes, including the potential debuts of Leinster‘s Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast, and the possibility of Cian Healy matching Brian O’Driscoll’s record cap tally if he makes his 133rd appearance for Ireland[1][4].

Argentina, led by head coach Felipe Contepomi, is in strong form following a successful Rugby Championship campaign where they beat New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. They also thrashed Italy in their November opener. Contepomi, who has significant experience with Leinster as both a player and a coach, has made three changes to the Argentina side, including the return of vice captain Pablo Matera and Guido Petti, and Matias Moroni replacing Matias Orlando at inside centre[1][4].

For viewers in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7:30 PM GMT. Subscribers can also stream the match via the discovery+ Premium service. In Ireland, the match can be watched for free on Virgin Media One and the Virgin Media Play streaming service. For those in the US, the match will be available on Peacock, and in Australia, it can be streamed on Stan Sport[1][4].

The odds favor Ireland, but Argentina’s recent form suggests this could be a closely contested match. Ireland has won eight of their last nine matches against Argentina, but the Pumas’ current performance level makes them a formidable opponent[3].