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# Axel

In pictures: Thomond Park pays tribute to Anthony Foley

Munster Rugby supporters were in full voice in Limerick.

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Oct 22nd 2016, 1:47 PM

# Axel

'A loving, caring family man': Anthony Foley laid to rest in Clare

Olive Foley paid an emotional tribute to her “soulmate” with whom she had spent “17 wonderful years” of marriage.

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Oct 21st 2016, 1:55 PM

# column

Finding the space between private grief and public commemoration

Peter O’Mahony found himself thrust into the public eye this week, crushed by his personal grief on one side and the responsibility of his job on the other.

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Oct 21st 2016, 12:00 PM

# Axel

Munster's Champions Cup game against Glasgow to go ahead as planned this Saturday

It will be an incredibly emotional occasion at Thomond Park.

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Oct 19th 2016, 1:52 PM

# Class

Ulster to honour Foley like Munster paid tribute to Nevin Spence

They plan to erect a memorial to the Irish and Munster legend at Ravenhill.

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Oct 18th 2016, 10:59 PM

# Axel

Anthony Foley's funeral to be held in Killaloe on Friday

The Irish and Munster rugby legend died of acute pulmonary oedema caused by heart disease, the coroner’s report concluded.

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Oct 18th 2016, 7:16 PM

# rugby family

Fierce rivals on the pitch but Leinster united in Munster's grief

There was a sombre atmosphere at Leinster headquarters today as they share the pain of their southern adversaries.

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Oct 18th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Legend

Analysis: Axel was the team-mate every player wanted on their side

The number eight delivered a typically selfless performance in the 2006 Heineken Cup final.

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Oct 18th 2016, 12:00 PM

# Axel

Thousands of supporters pay respects to Munster legend Anthony Foley

Flags were flown at half-mast outside Limerick City and County Council buildings.

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Oct 18th 2016, 8:09 AM

# remembering axel

'He was a good friend of my dad and my uncle. It's a tough pill to swallow'

Robbie Henshaw made his Ireland debut against US Eagles when Anthony Foley was part of the coaching team.

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Oct 18th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Legend

'It's just unthinkable that one of the real rugby greats is no more'

Brian O’Driscoll shared his memories of Anthony Foley this evening.

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Oct 17th 2016, 8:34 PM

# Axel

'A legend. What more can you say?': Fans gather to pay tribute to Anthony 'Axel' Foley

The outpouring of grief has been universal.

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Oct 17th 2016, 7:35 PM

# RIP Axel

Fitting tributes to Anthony Foley dominate the sports pages

Former team-mates and friends of the Munster legend have been sharing their memories.

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Oct 17th 2016, 2:46 PM

# Axel

"Our anguish is bottomless" - Anthony Foley's family release statement

A statement issued on behalf of his family today thanks the public for their support.

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Oct 17th 2016, 1:52 PM

# Respect

'He is part of the history of Munster, he is Monsieur Munster'

Racing 92 coach Laurent Labit paid tribute to Anthony Foley.

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Oct 17th 2016, 8:25 AM

# gone but not forgotten

Books of condolence to open tomorrow as Munster mourns the passing of a sporting legend

The Irish flag will be flown at half mast outside council offices as a mark of respect.

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Oct 16th 2016, 8:47 PM

# Tribute

Pure shock in Paris as Munster legend 'Axel' Foley passes away

Supporters at Stade-Yves-du-Manoir were devastated by the sad news.

56.6k

Oct 16th 2016, 6:38 PM

# Axel

Ulster result put in perspective for Kiss as he remembers 'a very generous, family man'

The pair worked together on the Ireland coaching team.

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Oct 16th 2016, 4:37 PM

# Legend

The sporting world united in grief as tributes pour in for Anthony 'Axel' Foley

‘A great player and opponent.’

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Oct 16th 2016, 3:42 PM

# Axel

'It will take a long time for Munster Rugby to recover from this shock'

Donal Lenihan has paid tribute to an Irish and Munster Rugby legend.

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Oct 16th 2016, 2:44 PM

# Red Army

'There needs to be an emphasis on getting people back into Thomond Park' -- Anthony Foley

The Munster head coach believes that eradicating home losses will make a massive difference to his side.

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Aug 6th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Munster

'I put the tactics in place, make sure we have the right strategy, Axel puts it into action' -- Erasmus

Munster’s new director of rugby outlines his approach to the role created just for him.

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Aug 4th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Foley needs Munster to wrestle back control of European destiny

The southern province welcome Edinburgh to Cork tonight in the Pro12.

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Apr 29th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Moving Forward

Foley says he hasn't met Munster's new director of rugby Erasmus yet

The southern province’s head coach appeared to be put out by the appointment.

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Apr 26th 2016, 7:40 AM

# Boss

Munster will miss financial targets as CEO Fitzgerald looks to future

The Cork man is hopeful of retaining his position into next season.

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Apr 26th 2016, 6:45 AM

# Axel

'We obviously lost our way' - Foley frustrated by Cronin yellow card

The southern province have dropped to seventh in the Guinness Pro12.

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Apr 16th 2016, 11:06 PM

# new boss

Foley wants Munster director of rugby who 'has his own opinions'

CJ Stander says rumoured candidate Rassie Erasmus is ‘a good guy.’

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Apr 13th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Axel

'We had a very experienced international out-half on the bench' - Foley

The Munster head coach explained his decision to bring Ian Keatley on for Johnny Holland.

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Apr 2nd 2016, 9:03 PM

# priority

'It’s about making sure you’re qualified for Europe first' - Munster's Foley

Foley was encouraged by the performance of 24-year-old out-half Johnny Holland last weekend.

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Mar 30th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Changes

Munster extend Foley's contract and confirm new Director of Rugby role

The province will appoint a Director of Rugby for the first time next season.

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Mar 15th 2016, 3:14 PM

# DOR

Munster look to Director of Rugby model with Foley set to stay on

The southern province are set to search for an experienced director of rugby.

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Feb 22nd 2016, 9:30 PM

# morale boost

'I thought it was an unbelievable support considering the position we were in'

Munster head coach Anthony Foley was pleased with a win but knows that hard work lies ahead.

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Jan 17th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Axel

Munster CEO says Anthony Foley is the right man to guide the province forward

The province have offered Foley a one-year contract extension.

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Jan 12th 2016, 6:37 PM

# Distraught

'If I don't feel I can get results there's no point in being here' - Munster's Foley

The southern province’s head coach took his side’s latest defeat heavily.

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Jan 11th 2016, 11:58 AM

# Under Pressure

'It was the same problems again' - Déjà vu for Foley's Munster in Paris

Munster were once again unable to mount scoreboard pressure as the crashed out of Europe.

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Jan 9th 2016, 8:20 PM

# Faith

Munster are set to hand Anthony Foley a one-year contract extension

The former number eight looks likely to be head coach of the province again next season.

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Dec 17th 2015, 11:05 AM

# Bouncing Back

Foley: 'Ian has spoken frankly about it and he’s showed up and trained well'

The Munster head coach acknowledged that training ground standards have slightly slipped.

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Dec 16th 2015, 6:45 AM

# Big Shoes

Chisholm in the frame for Munster debut, but Foley excited by academy lock Madigan

Francis Saili also looks close to getting over the concussion sustained in his nightmare debut against London Irish.

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Sep 8th 2015, 5:11 PM

# donners

'A very good friend, a very good team-mate and an excellent player': Foley on Donncha O'Callaghan

It looks like the Munster appearance record will be capped at 263.

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Sep 2nd 2015, 4:51 PM

# playmaker

Foley feels Bleyendaal can bring 'a bit more variety' to Munster's game

The New Zealander may pressure Ian Keatley at 10, while also offering an interesting option at inside centre.

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Aug 25th 2015, 10:14 AM