Rugby mourns Munster legend Foley
Tributes have been made from across the sport to Anthony Foley, the Munster head coach who passed away overnight at the age of 42.
All our thoughts at Planet Rugby are with his family, friends and all those at Munster at this difficult time.
We’re deeply saddened at the sudden death of the great Anthony Foley. For @shannonrfc @Munsterrugby & @IrishRugby – a legend. #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/gHI2lGBy1N
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) 16 October 2016
Distraught at the tragic news of Anthony Foley,great friend,teammate & legend.Super form last weekend at Mick Galwey’s 50th.Incomprehensible pic.twitter.com/lpnGMvnN2x
— Frankie Sheahan (@FrankieSheahan) 16 October 2016
Très triste d’apprendre le décès d’Anthony Foley de @Munsterrugby ! Un grand joueur et adversaire ! Mes pensées vont vers sa famille! #rip
— Thierry Dusautoir (@TitiDusautoir) 16 October 2016
World Rugby’s thoughts are with Anthony’s friends, family, and all at Munster and Irish Rugby at this sad time https://t.co/bBTG05k8Lb
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) 16 October 2016
Thoughts of everyone at @WaspsRugby with his friends & family, as well as everyone at @Munsterrugby #RIPAnthonyFoley pic.twitter.com/LkGdu5LtkQ
— Wasps (@WaspsRugby) 16 October 2016
Minute de silence des supporters du Munster en mémoire d’Anthony Foley. pic.twitter.com/4dFyTWN720
— Vincent Pochulu (@Vincent_Pochulu) 16 October 2016
Poignant scene outside Stade Yves du Manoir. #Munster pic.twitter.com/VyXSvu9DWb
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) October 16, 2016
We are all shocked and saddened by the passing of the great Anthony Foley. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/leTM5C6roH
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 16, 2016
Such sad news to hear the passing of Anthony Foley. Fierce and uncompromising but after would always find you for a beer. Proper rugby bloke
— Martin (@Martin_Corry) October 16, 2016
Can’t quite believe it. So incredibly sad. My thoughts are with Olive, his boys & and his extended family. https://t.co/rslxzyC85T
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 16, 2016