Ireland clung on at the death to hold off Argentina and bounce back from last week’s defeat by New Zealand, in a game packed with four yellow cards and which Ireland seemed in control of at half-time leading 22-9.

Ireland respond to a first home defeat in more than three years with a 22-19 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium despite twice being reduced to 14 men.

By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland survived a fierce second half comeback from Argentina to narrowly defeat the Pumas 22-19 at the Aviva Stadium on Friday and just about bounce back from last week's disappointing loss to New Zealand.

Ireland survived a major scare as they kickstarted their autumn campaign by holding off a spirited Argentina side to return to winning ways.

Ireland work immensely hard for a 22 - 19 win against a resilient Argentina in the Aviva Stadium 15/11/2024 in the Autumn Nations Series International Rugby

Ireland survived a fierce second half comeback from Argentina to narrowly defeat the Pumas 22-19 at the Aviva Stadium on Friday and just about bounce back from last week's disappointing loss to New Zealand.