Ireland has survived a thrilling comeback from Argentina to hold on for a relieving 22-19 win in a gritty autumn rugby test in Dublin.

Ireland survived a thrilling comeback from Argentina to hold on for a relieving 22-19 win in a gritty autumn rugby test on Friday. Ireland led by a deserved 22-9 after a frantic first half but the Pumas underlined their reputation as a second half team by closing to within

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 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.