He will go down as one of the greatest Munster players of all time…
Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley tragically passed away today in the Munster team hotel in Paris.
Foley had been over with the Munster squad as they prepared for this afternoon’s clash with Racing Metro in the opening round of the Champions Cup. The match has now been postponed.
During his 13-year professional career, Foley won 62 caps for Ireland as well as over 200 for his province.
When asked about him, former Ireland international Tony Ward famously said: “Asked to sum him up in a single word, I state simply and unequivocally that Anthony Foley and honesty go hand in hand.”
Foley will be sorely missed in Irish rugby, not just in Munster, as his influence in the country far exceeded his home province having worked for many seasons in the Irish set up.
Irish rugby has lost one of its leading men today, and our hearts go out to his friends and family at this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our coach, former captain, colleague and friend today, rest in peace Anthony Foley.
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/nbrez/status/787638757243686912
Just heard the terrible news of the death of Munster's Anthony Foley – thoughts with his family – very sad indeed.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 16, 2016
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"First man on the pitch, and the last to leave.. Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley" always loved this photo by @DonallFarmer #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/uk5Oe48vdm
— Laura Fitzgerald (@Laura_Fitzer) October 16, 2016
Foley was the first sportsman I interviewed in first year of college. I entered the Sportsbar in UL a nervous wreck, and I came out buzzing.
— Neil Treacy (@neil_treacy) October 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/gallagherbren/status/787642056164446208
https://twitter.com/martynewilliams/status/787641577099366400
Anthony Foley has passed away. RIP. Horrible, horrible news. A rugby legend. Utter shock in Paris.
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) October 16, 2016
RIP. Can't believe it #Munster https://t.co/HVpQU07XZU
— Mark Cunning (@markcunning) October 16, 2016
