Andy Farrell happy with ‘ugly’ win as Ireland hold on to beat spirited Argentina

Head coach Andy Farrell was satisfied to celebrate an “ugly” victory after Ireland returned to winning ways by scraping a 22-19 success over spirited Argentina in Dublin.

The Six Nations champions survived a major scare as they held off a stirring fightback from Los Pumas to bounce back from last weekend’s deflating 23-13 defeat to New Zealand.

Following a promising first half which brought tries for Jack Crowley, Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy and a 22-9 lead, Ireland failed to score a point in the second period and were left hanging on during a nervy climax.

That one meant a lot!