Hugo Keenan scores hat-trick as Ireland seal emphatic victory over Argentina
Ireland 42-12 Argentina: The Pumas stunned Andy Farrell’s 2025 British and Irish Lions squad on their last visit to the Aviva Stadium but there was no repeat of that on Friday evening
Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick as Ireland secured an emphatic 42-12 win over Argentina in the Nations Championship match. The Pumas had previously stunned Ireland's British and Irish Lions squad during their 2025 visit to Dublin, but they arrived with a 11-0 losing streak against Ireland. Argentina took an early lead when Mateo Carreras scored a try, but the hosts responded quickly.
Full-back Keenan crossed the try line twice, while Dan Sheehan added a try of his own. Sam Prendergast registered his first international try with five successful conversions, including the bonus point. Keenan's third try, along with a powerful finishing from Ronan Kelleher, sealed the victory for Ireland. Despite Argentina's late consolation try by Felipe Contepomi, the home team emerged victorious.
The win marked Ireland's third success in the Nations Championship, following previous victories against Australia and Japan. However, the team will need to improve further to compete in next year's World Cup.
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