Hugo Keenan returned to the Aviva after 21 months out and scored three tries as Ireland beat Argentina 42-12 in the Nations Championship.
Hugo Keenan marked his return to Dublin with a hat-trick as Ireland crushed Argentina 42-12 in the Nations Championship. The full-back had all three tries on the board before the final quarter began, and he was the clear man of the match.
The performance carried extra weight because of how long Keenan had been away. Injury ended his run at the Aviva Stadium during the 2025 Six Nations, and he had waited 21 months to pull on the green jersey at home again. He admitted that watching his teammates from the sidelines had been hard, so being back and contributing was a real relief.
Keenan played down his tries, calling all three "walk-ins" and saying he would take whatever chances came his way. Ireland's six-try performance showed how many openings they created, and the Argentine defence had no answer for the pace and precision of their attack.
For Argentina it was a night to forget. Carreras crossed twice in a losing effort, but those scores were small consolation. Ireland took control and never let it go, and the result showed the gap between the two sides on the day.
