Arabic version: إيرلندا تهزم الأرجنتين 42-12 وفاريل يطالب بالمزيد

According to BBC News, Ireland opened their November campaign with a 42-12 win over Argentina in Dublin, scoring six tries despite head coach Andy Farrell saying his side missed an opportunity to be more ruthless.

Mateo Carreras scored early for Argentina, but Ireland responded strongly under the Friday night lights. Hugo Keenan claimed a hat-trick in his first home match since the 2025 Six Nations, while Dan Sheehan, Sam Prendergast and Ronan Kelleher also crossed. Ireland had 59% territory and edged possession, but did not score after Kelleher finished a rolling maul in the 55th minute.

Farrell said the scoreline was good because Argentina are a dangerous side, but he pointed to missed chances. He praised Keenan, Mack Hansen and Robert Baloucoune after their first appearance together in Ireland’s back three since a match against South Africa four years earlier. Baloucoune helped create Keenan’s first try, finding Hansen, who set up the full-back.

The victory brought injury concerns. Captain Sheehan left in the first half after failing a head injury assessment, although Farrell said he seemed fine in the dressing room. Baloucoune went off with a knock, Sean Jansen suffered a bang to his knee, and Josh van der Flier and Hansen had ankle concerns. Ireland will assess the squad before Fiji visit Dublin on 14 November, followed by a meeting with world champions South Africa.

Second row Tadhg Beirne said Argentina came out firing and Ireland weathered the storm before getting into their game. He praised the team tries but shared Farrell’s frustration over territory and chances late on. Farrell also said performances from Craig Casey, Nick Timoney and Prendergast had created competition for selection during the rest of the international window.