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# Axel

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2022
# Axel
'I’ll keep my promise' - Rassie Erasmus to visit Anthony Foley's grave with World Cup medal
The former Munster director of rugby plans to visit Killaloe when the Springboks come to Ireland next month.
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Oct 18th 2022, 6:28 PM
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# Axel
'Once you turn up to Shannon, you know Anthony's memory will always be alive'
On the fifth anniversary of Anthony Foley’s passing, The42 explores his love for Shannon RFC.
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Oct 16th 2021, 8:00 AM
# freddie
'Without the Munster fans, we are nothing. Without them, we play for nothing'
Freddie Pucciariello won two Heineken Cups and a Magners League with the southern province.
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Apr 8th 2020, 9:25 PM
# Munster Man
'I'm not leaving this place until I win something. I need to win something'
33-year-old Billy Holland has shown resilience over the course his lifelong love affair with Munster.
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Apr 20th 2019, 8:00 AM
# Axel
'We are finally seeing a bit of light': Anthony Foley's wife Olive speaks out two years after his death
The Munster rugby legend passed away in October 2016.
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Nov 17th 2018, 4:28 PM
# ligind
'I look down the back of the bus and there’s Claw, fag in his mouth, puffing away!'
Australian second row John Langford had a major influence on Munster during his three years with the province.
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Jun 13th 2018, 9:30 PM
# no guts no glory
Erasmus hails Munster's heart to edge Racing battle
“The guys’ hearts were really big today and the technique was really sound.”
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Oct 21st 2017, 11:20 PM
# Reaction
Keatley's kicks, the architect of Munster defence and more talking points
In tough conditions, the southern province claimed a hard-fought win over Racing 92.
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Oct 21st 2017, 9:29 PM
# Slow Burner
Immense defence and big Murray moment gives Munster win over Racing
For an hour, Munster’s first home outing in Europe looked destined for a stalemate in a gruelling weather-hit contest.
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Oct 21st 2017, 7:37 PM
# Axel
Munster to pay tribute to Anthony Foley before tomorrow's clash with Racing 92
The province are set for a poignant rematch a year after Axel’s passing.
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Oct 20th 2017, 4:27 PM
# Munsterman
RTÉ will re-show Anthony Foley documentary after large parts of Munster missed it because of Ophelia
The documentary aired on the anniversary of the rugby legend’s death in Paris.
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Oct 17th 2017, 2:50 PM
# Axel
One year on, Anthony Foley's wife recalls how the loss of her husband 'brought us to our knees'
Anthony Foley passed away suddenly one year ago today.
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Oct 16th 2017, 10:02 PM
# Munsterman
Anthony Foley documentary delivers the emotional story of a legend we can all relate to
Tomorrow will mark a year since Foley’s untimely death and the emotions still feel raw as some of his closest friends and sisters discuss the man who made Munster.
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Oct 15th 2017, 8:25 AM
# Axel
'It will always be the case when we come across this fixture that I’ll think of Axel'
A return to the Aviva Stadium has Leo Cullen and Rassie Erasmus reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Anthony Foley’s passing.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 5:00 PM
# pom
'Axel's a rugby man, so he would have told us all 'Play your game'' - O'Mahony
Peter O’Mahony has had a whirlwind year but is now ready to lead the Lions against the All Blacks.
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Jun 22nd 2017, 12:00 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Munster v Scarlets, Pro12 Final
We went to the Aviva Stadium as Munster tried to claim their first silverware since 2011.
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May 27th 2017, 5:20 PM
# Nice Touch
European Player of the Year to receive newly-commissioned Anthony Foley Memorial Trophy
The EPCR is honouring the Munster and Ireland legend with a special tribute.
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May 13th 2017, 1:35 PM
# Red Army
'An awful lot of it is down to Axel': Flannery's insight into Munster's year
The Munster scrum coach gave a fascinating interview on Sky Sports.
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Mar 30th 2017, 7:28 PM
# Stand up and fight
'There were training sessions where we kicked the living sh*t out of each other'
Former Munster wing Anthony Horgan will join the tribute to Anthony Foley next Friday at the RDS.
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Mar 12th 2017, 8:00 AM
# remembering axel
Anthony Foley's widow accepts lifetime achievement award on his behalf
Olive Foley received the accolade at the Limerick Person of the Year Awards.
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Feb 16th 2017, 6:30 PM
# SUAF
'This team is pretty emotionally intelligent' - Erasmus proud of Munster in Paris
The southern province moved to the top of Pool 1 of the Champions Cup with a big win over Racing.
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Jan 9th 2017, 7:00 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup
We were in Paris for Munster’s rescheduled clash with Ronan O’Gara and the French champions.
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Jan 7th 2017, 4:29 PM
# Axel
O'Gara leads the tributes as Racing 92 pay their respects to Anthony Foley
The French side’s rescheduled Champions Cup fixture against Munster is taking place this afternoon.
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Jan 7th 2017, 3:50 PM
# Memories
Munster aim to pay tribute to Foley with performance on return to Paris
Hooker Niall Scannell says Axel remains at the forefront of his mind, even during games.
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Jan 6th 2017, 6:00 AM
# SUAF
'Our style of play has Axel written all over it': O'Mahony keeping emotions channelled for return to Paris
“We’re not going to think about Axel any more than we do every other week.”
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Jan 4th 2017, 7:55 AM
# Axel
Rassie ready for 'emotional week' as Munster turn thoughts back to Racing in Paris
Anthony Foley is never far from Munster’s thoughts, and this week will provide more painful reminders.
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Jan 2nd 2017, 8:00 AM
# Classy
Leinster pay tribute to Axel on their first visit to Thomond since his death
The eastern province are in Limerick for a Guinness Pro12 clash.
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Dec 26th 2016, 5:18 PM
# Axel
RTÉ produce moving tribute video as Anthony Foley inducted into Hall of Fame
The Munster legend was remembered at this evening’s RTÉ Sports Awards.
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Dec 17th 2016, 9:58 PM
# wet and wild
Another special night in Thomond Park as Maori All Blacks overawed by Munster
The southern province scored four tries in a resounding victory in front a packed house in Limerick.
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Nov 11th 2016, 9:36 PM
# 8
Earls glad to see Foley remembered with 'phenomenal' tribute in front of Haka
“Axel’s never going to be forgotten. There isn’t a day goes by when we don’t think of him.”
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Nov 8th 2016, 4:56 PM
# All Class
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pays his respects to Anthony Foley
The Cubs’ lifted a curse in Chicago last night, so perhaps it a sign of things to come for Ireland.
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Nov 3rd 2016, 6:14 PM
# Stand up and fight
'We want to carry that legacy that Axel left the team with'
Rassie Erasmus’ side pulled off an incredible comeback at Ravenhill last night.
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Oct 29th 2016, 11:16 AM
# Mourning
'We are missing Axel at training, at meetings, in the office': Munster still beset with grief
Director of rugby Erasmus is trying to prepare a side to face Ulster after the intensely emotional win over Glasgow Warriors.
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Oct 26th 2016, 3:45 PM
# Axel
Anthony Foley commemorative programmes to be reprinted by Munster
They will be available to buy online and in person.
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Oct 25th 2016, 2:44 PM
# 8masses4no8
Anthony Foley's son launches Facebook site asking fans of his father to attend mass
11-year-old Tony Foley’s father passed away tragically last week at the age of 42.
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Oct 24th 2016, 6:19 PM
# Next Level
Analysis: Munster deliver the display that Anthony Foley so dearly desired
We pick apart Munster’s five tries at Thomond Park, as well as their superb defence.
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Oct 24th 2016, 1:36 PM
# SUAF
'That's the way we can rebuild Munster to where it was' - Erasmus
CJ Stander said the grief over Anthony Foley’s death drove the province to success against Glasgow.
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Oct 24th 2016, 6:30 AM
# Fortress Thomond
Townsend: 'It seemed like we were playing against 15 and 25,000'
The Glasgow Warriors coach was deeply disappointed with his side’s effort.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 6:30 AM
# RIP Axel
14-man Munster pay Axel the ultimate tribute with sensational Thomond Park win
Peter O’Mahony and his men were utterly sublime in scoring five tries against Glasgow.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 3:02 PM
# Tribute
Munster to wear commemorative 'Axel' jersey for this season's European campaign
The southern province are taking on Glasgow in the Champions Cup this afternoon.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 1:51 PM
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