Ireland got back to winning ways in the Nations Championship, with a dominant victory over Argentina.
Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick at the Aviva Stadium, where Dan Sheehan, Sam Prendergast and Ronan Kelleher also went over for the hosts.
Argentina struck first with Tomas Albornoz's superb cross-kick gathered by Mateo Carreras in the corner, though it proved a false dawn for the Pumas.
Keenan crossed twice, sandwiching Dan Sheehan's well-taken try, to put Ireland well in control at 21-5 at half-time.
Prendergast's dummy allowed him to burst through the gaping hole in the Argentina defence early in the second half, securing the bonus point in the process.
Carreras grabbed his second try for the visitors soon after, but he was upstaged soon after as Keenan completed his hat-trick, while Kelleher also forced his way over for the hosts.
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WORK TO DO
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BACK TO WINNING WAYS
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MORE DOOM IN DUBLIN FOR THE PUMAS
Argentina have been the notorious scourge of Ireland on the big stage, beating them at the 1999, 2007 and 2015 World Cups.
However, the Pumas' wait for victory on Irish soil goes on, despite a positive start at the Aviva Stadium.
They were quickly into their stride, but Ireland soon countered their early try and put them on the back foot.
Their cause wasn't helped by both their first-choice hookers requiring HIAs, with Montoya unable to return, and Vivas having to temporarily replace Oviedo in a makeshift role.
Despite a pair of well-taken tries by Carreras, they were mere consolations for former Leinster player and coach Comtemponi, whose return to his old home wasn't a victorious one.
That's now 12 visits to Ireland without success for Argentina, who'll look to bounce back in Italy next week.
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HAT-TRICK HERO KEENAN GETS THE HOSTS BACK TO WINNING WAYS
Ireland wanted a positive response from their defeat at New Zealand, and they got one.
Despite falling behind early on, it didn't take long for the hosts to click into gear at the Aviva Stadium, where they haven't lost in 2026.
Keenan took centre stage with a trio of superb finishes, while Prendergast's brilliant individual try secured the bonus point.
Ireland now have three wins from their four matches, and will be confident ahead of their final two games against Fiji and South Africa.
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FULL-TIME
Ireland 42-12 Argentina
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ALMOST THERE
The clock continues to tick down in Dublin.
Ireland have the ball and pushing forward, but with no real urgency.
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PLAYER OF THE MATCH
There have been a few impressive performers for the Irish today.
However, the honour goes to hat-trick hero Keenan, whose name is announced over the PA system.
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THE FINAL 10
We're into the latter stages of this contest.
Ireland are letting the clock tick down towards an important victory in their Nations Championship charge.
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SILKY SOCCER SKILLS BY HANSEN
Having demonstrated them earlier in the move, Hansen then punts towards the corner in behind the Argentina defence.
McCloskey looks to get on the end of it, but he's just about beaten there by Rubiolo.
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NOT THE WAY TO MARK YOUR FIRST HOME TEST
Illo, who hasn't long entered the action, must now go to the bin for 10 minutes.
He's penalized for an offense during an Argentina attack.
The Pumas subsequently press again, but Ireland do well to hold them up at the line.
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TRY NUMBER SIX!!! IRELAND 42-12 ARGENTINA (KELLEHER)
The replacement hooker goes over!
Ireland execute the lineout brilliantly, surging for the line and it's too much for Argentina to handle.
Kelleher stretches over and Frawley, now on kicking duty after replacing Prendergast, converts.
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ELIAS GOES TO THE BIN
Argentina were only back to full-strength for a few minutes, before losing another man to the bin.
The referee takes another look at Elias' challenge on Keenan, who he catches in the face with his shoulder.
He's subsequently shown a yellow card, while Kremer then has to go for a HIA.
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THREE OF THE BEST
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HAT-TRICK HERO!!! IRELAND 35-12 ARGENTINA (KEENAN)
You can't keep them down for long!
It's a lovely string of passes by the Irish to keep the ball away from the Argentina defence.
The final offload from Baird releases Keenan, who can cruise to the line and complete his hat-trick.
Prendergast converts.
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BACK COME THE VISITORS!!! IRELAND 28-12 ARGENTINA (CARRERAS)
The Pumas respond well to stay in touch at the very least!
Argentina have the advantage as they make their way down the field.
The ball comes to Carreras, who bulldozes his way through a couple of challenges and touches down.
Albornoz converts.
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BONUS POINT IN THE BAG!!! IRELAND 28-5 ARGENTINA (PRENDERGAST)
What a start to the second half for the hosts!
Prendergast's dummy opens a gap in the Argentina defence, which he subsequently darts into.
The fly-half dashes over the line for his first international try, before making no mistake with his conversion.
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KO
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KICK-OFF
The players are back out, and Ireland get the second half up and running.
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