Argentina vs New Zealand LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream and latest updates today

New Zealand booked an unprecedented fifth World Cup final appearance after blowing away Argentina 44-6 at the Stade de France.

A week after successfully emerging from an thunderous quarter-final against Ireland, this resembled more of a training ground exercise for the All Blacks against opponents who were a shadow of the side that edged out Wales.

Instead, this was the Argentina that laboured through Pool D in a poor advert for the weaker half of the draw and the World Cup in general as a muted atmosphere watched New Zealand plunder seven tries.

Worryingly for either South Africa or England, who meet in Saturday's second semi-final, they will face a side who barely broke sweat and whose bench had been emptied with 14 minutes to go.

Wing Will Jordan ran in a hat-trick to lift him above France's Damian Penaud as the World Cup's leading try scorer on eight, placing him level with Jonah Lomu's record of tries scored in a single tournament.

It was an impressive feat that underlined New Zealand's attacking genius, but they were assisted by willing victims who were mesmerised by the shapes unfolding in front of them.

Jordan struck from the All Blacks' very first drive downfield when defenders sucked in by carries after a line-out maul presented an overlap that provided a simple run in.

It began to look grim for Argentina when Jordie Barrett went over, finishing a try that began deep inside New Zealand's half with precise handling and clever running lines resulting in attackers pouring into space.

Emiliano Boffelli's early penalty was already a distant memory as Argentina were repeatedly overrun at the breakdown with Sam Cane their chief destroyer, while any attack was met with an impregnable wall of black shirts.

A spell of battering away on the line produced only another Boffelli penalty when there was a sense far more would be needed to halt New Zealand's march towards the final.

Patient All Blacks play paid off when they renewed their assault, methodically working their way into a threatening position and when the moment came they pulled the trigger, Mark Telea almost crossing before Shannon Frizell strolled over.

It was becoming a procession and while the favourites were being looked on favourably by referee Angus Gardner at times, there was no denying their ascendency in every facet of the game.

Aaron Smith was the next over via a brilliant step, exploiting a Pumas maul defence that was short on manpower, and then even Frizell muscled his way over despite the attention of three would-be tacklers.

Jordan moved past Penaud with New Zealand's sixth try and his hat-trick score in the 74th minute was a thing of beauty as he slipped through a non-existent Argentina defence, gathered his own kick and scored.

When the final whistle blew the Pumas sank to their knees, aware they had not shown up on only their third semi-final appearance.

Argentina vs New Zealand latest news

• All Blacks storm into Rugby World Cup final

• New Zealand lay down marker with statement semi-final win in Paris

• Ian Foster does not care who awaits New Zealand in the final

Good night!

23:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Thank you for joining Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of New Zealand's dominant win over Argentina in the first Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final.

Find our report, analysis and ratings below!

Foster does not care who awaits ominous All Blacks in World Cup final

23:36 , Jonathan Gorrie

Ian Foster has insisted he does not care who New Zealand will face in the Rugby World Cup final.

The All Blacks coach admitted he will crack open the popcorn and put his feet up to watch England square up to South Africa in Paris on Saturday night.

New Zealand have earned to right to have a rest, after dismissing Argentina with a peremptory 44-6 thrashing at the Stade de France on Friday night.

Read the full story here!

New Zealand lay down marker with statement semi-final win in Paris

22:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.

The greatest trick the All Blacks pulled this year was convincing the Rugby World Cup they were reduced to plain old New Zealand.

When the Kiwis hobbled out of Twickenham on August 25, licking the wounds of their heaviest-ever international defeat, no one was betting on Ian Foster’s men to reach a record fifth World Cup final.

New Zealand’s 35-7 humbling at the hands of South Africa in west London set alarm bells ringing right across the land of the long white cloud.

The All Blacks coaches hardly planned such a turnaround, but New Zealand’s march to the 2023 World Cup final represents a plot twist worthy of Hollywood classic The Usual Suspects.

Read Nick Purewal's full analysis here!

All Blacks storm into Rugby World Cup final

21:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

New Zealand sailed into the Rugby World Cup final with a routine victory over Argentina in Paris on Friday night. Read our full match report here!

Argentina vs New Zealand: All Blacks into the final!

21:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

FT: Argentina 6-44 New Zealand

All Blacks dominate with imperious performance in Paris.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

21:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

Jordan’s hat-trick score has tied the try-scoring record for a single World Cup – with Jonah Lomu in 1999 and Bryan Habana in 2007. Jordan now has eight for this tournament in France.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

21:43 , Jonathan Gorrie

73 mins: Well, now he has it!

Jordan chips over after a lineout, chases his pass and scores a hat-trick.

So easy.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Jordan on the brink of history

21:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

That's seven tries for Jordan now, who is only one off the all-time record held by Bryan Habana, Jonah Lomu and Julian Savea.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

21:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

62 mins: Will Jordan grabs his second and this is turning into a rout.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

21:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

This is getting out of hand. Frizell claims his second and New Zealand’s fifth try. And there is still half an hour to play. Argentina are playing for pride now.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

21:18 , Jonathan Gorrie

49 mins: Frizell gets his second of the evening and the final is all but guaranteed.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

21:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Well it is definitely game over now. Straight after the restart, Aaron Smith goes in for New Zealand, and all too easily. Mo’unga converts too, to push the New Zealand lead to 27-6.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

21:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

42 mins: Well, that was simple for the All Blacks.

Argentina not at all ready as Aaron Smith punishes Pumas.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Back underway

21:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

Here we go!

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

20:52 , Jonathan Gorrie

Game over effectively here, on half-time, unless Argentina can conjure something magical. Shannon Frizell goes over out wide after a powerful midfield drive from Mark Telea, to put New Zealand 20-6 up.

New Zealand are so comfortable here they are hardly out of third gear. Argentina look like they could be turned over every time they ruck the ball in the All Blacks’ 22. Ominous scenes from New Zealand in Paris.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Half-time

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The All Blacks look set for the World Cup final!

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

20:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

All Blacks win the scrum and Gomez misses a tackle, allowing New Zealand to work the ball to the left and Shannon Frizell adds to the lead.

Argentina vs New Zealand: All Blacks go back in front

20:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina give away their fourth penalty at the breakdown and Richie Mo'unga does the honours.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Slight success for the Pumas

20:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

Boffelli scores a penalty to reduce the deficit somewhat.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Pumas falling into the trap

20:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

The All Blacks are so patient in the phases as Argentina see a lot of the ball but do very little with it.

An absolute masterclass.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

20:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

New Zealand score a second through Jordie Barrett, in extremely ominous fashion. The All Blacks are being so patient without the ball, waiting for Argentina to make a mistake at the ruck, and pouncing whenever they do. Similarly calm approach play then made a fine score for their talented No 12.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

20:21 , Jonathan Gorrie

Ruthless but stylish from the All Blacks as Barrett rounds off a lovely counter-attack.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

20:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

Will Jordan scores in his fourth World Cup match in a row, to put New Zealand into a 7-3 lead. Far too easy for the All Blacks, who punt two penalties to the corner and drive the Pumas into ruck submission before moving the ball wide for a straightforward finish.

Argentina vs New Zealand: TRY!

20:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina looking ragged in the maul and Will Jordan is freed after great work from veteran Whitelock. Three crisp passes in this weather, lovely stuff.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

20:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina do get that fast start, flying into phase play and bulldozing New Zealand at a series of rucks. A poor clearance from Beauden Barrett gifts the Pumas a lineout in the enemy 22, and eventually Argentina win a penalty. Emiliano Boffelli converts with ease to hand the Pumas an early 3-0 lead.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Pumas take lead

20:07 , Jonathan Gorrie

Boffelli strikes a penalty after a tackle off the ball.

Really promising start here.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Encouraging start for Pumas

20:05 , Jonathan Gorrie

A fast start is what they needed and Argentina making some good progress in the early stages. Putting a lot of phases together but the All Blacks are very patient.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Kick-off!

20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

Off we go!

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

20:02 , Jonathan Gorrie

So, anthems, check, Haka, check... here we go. Argentina will really need a fast start to keep themselves in the fight here in Paris.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Closing in on kick-off!

19:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Just over minutes to go until the biggest game of the tournament so far...

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal from Stade de France

19:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

New Zealand’s unrivalled experience is underscored no stronger than in the shape of veteran lock Sam Whitelock.

The 35-year-old will become the first player to feature in four World Cup semi-finals, in Paris against Argentina tonight. Whitelock has won more World Cup matches than any other player, with 22 victories.

The two-time World Cup winner, in 2011 and 2015, is also bidding to become the first player to reach three tournament finals. As if the Pumas needed any reminding of the scale of the challenge that awaits at the Stade de France this evening.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Nick Purewal's pre-match thoughts

19:34 , Jonathan Gorrie

Standard Sport's Nick Purewal is in position to preview the first of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Argentina vs New Zealand: Who is the referee today?

19:20 , Jonathan Gorrie

Angus Gardner of Australia has been handed the officiating duties for this semi-final. Fellow countryman Nic Berry and England’s Karl Dickson are his assistants with Wales’ Ben Whitehouse on the TMO.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Latest odds

19:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Betway: Rugby World Cup winner 2023

South Africa: 19/20

New Zealand: 23/20

England: 12/1

Argentina: 33/1

Betway: Argentina v New Zealand

Argentina: 10/1

Draw: 35/1

New Zealand: 1/20

Odds via Betway.

Michael Cheika hits out over Rugby World Cup travel delay after Wales win

18:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has accused Rugby World Cup organisers of favouritism towards the world’s top four-ranked teams.

The Pumas head coach has revealed that his side wanted to travel from Marseille to Paris on Sunday, the morning after their stunning 29-17 quarter-final triumph over Wales.

World Cup chiefs have blocked Argentina from travelling north until Monday, leaving Cheika lambasting what he believes to be bias towards Paris quarter-finalists Ireland, New Zealand, France and South Africa.

Cheika insisted Argentina will lose a day in preparation for their semi-final, against the All Blacks on October 20, due to the perceived delay in their travel.

Read the full story here!

Latest odds

18:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina to qualify: 17/2

New Zealand to qualify: 1/25

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Head to head (h2h) history and results

18:05 , Jonathan Gorrie

The Pumas ended a long wait for their first-ever win in this fixture by claiming a 25-15 victory in 2020, and followed it up with a repeat performance in Christchurch last year.

New Zealand may have won five games in this amongst those two defeats, but Argentina will use their successes for vital confidence.

Argentina wins: 2

New Zealand wins: 33

Draws: 1

Ian Foster vows no All Blacks complacency after lessons of 2019 World Cup semi-final

17:52 , Jonathan Gorrie

Ian Foster has vowed New Zealand will not be lost in praise at this Rugby World Cup in the way that sunk their 2019 campaign.

New Zealand edged out world number one side Ireland 28-24 in a stunning quarter-final clash in Paris last weekend.

Now the resurgent All Blacks will face Argentina in Friday night’s semi-final at the Stade de France.  The All Blacks thumped Ireland 46-14 in the quarter-finals in Japan in 2019, only to be dismissed 19-7 by England in the last four in Yokohama.

New Zealand boss Foster admitted the All Blacks let the adulation go to their heads in Japan – and pledged nothing similar will happen four years on.

Read the full story here!

Julian Montoya urges Pumas to take confidence from past success

17:43 , Jonathan Gorrie

Julian Montoya insists Argentina’s maiden two victories over New Zealand will hand the Pumas total belief in Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks.

Argentina will face New Zealand in Paris, bidding to reach their first-ever World Cup final, but the ever-daunting All Blacks stand in their path.

Michael Cheika’s Pumas beat New Zealand for the first time in their history in November 2020, with a 25-15 win in Sydney. Then Argentina toppled New Zealand again, but this time on Kiwi soil, with a 25-18 triumph in Christchurch in August last year.

Now captain Montoya believes those wins have reduced the All Black myth in the Pumas’ eyes.

Read the full story here!

New Zealand desperate to avoid history repeating itself against Argentina

17:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

Aaron Smith won the Rugby World Cup with New Zealand in 2015, but still rates the All Blacks’ victory over Ireland last weekend as his proudest moment in Test rugby.

The 34-year-old is buoyant as a result, but wary, too. New Zealand found a way to topple Ireland 28-24 in Paris in the quarter-finals, but the match pushed both sides beyond the limit.

Just six days later, Smith and New Zealand have to go again, this time in facing Argentina in tonight’s first semi-final.

The All Blacks saw off Ireland comfortably at the World Cup in 2019, only to bomb out to England in the semis.

Read the full story here!

Prediction: New Zealand to make the final

17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

The All Blacks, having been unfancied to hold off the Northern Hemisphere’s rising duo of France and Ireland, are suddenly huge favourites to make a fifth World Cup final.

Argentina overcame a pretty average Wales side despite being second-best for a fair amount of Saturday’s game and they will need to produce a simply incredible performance to qualify.

New Zealand to win, by over ten points.

Confirmed New Zealand lineup

17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

New Zealand XV: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, J Barrett, Telea; Mo'unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Whitelock, S Barrett, Frizell, Cane (capt), Savea.

Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Newell, Retallick, Papalii, Christie, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown.

Confirmed Argentina lineup

17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Argentina XV: Mallia; Boffelli, Cinti, Chocobares, M Carreras; S Carreras, Bertranou; Gallo, Montoya (capt), Gomez Kodela, Petti, Lavanini, Gonzalez, Kremer, Isa.

Replacements: Creevy, Sclavi, Bello, Alemanno, Bruni, Bazan Velez, Sanchez, Moroni.

Where to watch Argentina vs New Zealand

17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel: In the UK, the game is available to watch live and free to air in the UK on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the quarter-final action live online via the ITVX website and app.

Live blog: Follow the game tonight with Standard Sport’s live blog, with Nick Purewal at the ground to provide expert analysis.

Welcome

17:21 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of the first of this World Cup's semi-finals.

Kick-off between Argentina and New Zealand is at 8pm BST.