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#RIP Axel

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Maori All Blacks lay jersey in memory of Anthony Foley ahead of emotional haka

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Maori All Blacks lay jersey in memory of Anthony Foley ahead of emotional haka

Nov 11th 2016, 7:56 PM 25,783 Views 43 Comments

Munster and Ireland legend remembered ahead of tonight’s Thomond Park clash.

'It was the right thing to do. We put the Munster boys at the front'

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'It was the right thing to do. We put the Munster boys at the front'

Nov 6th 2016, 12:07 AM 74,866 Views 99 Comments

Ireland formed a figure of eight in memory of Anthony Foley before their historic win over the All Blacks.

'We are missing Axel at training, at meetings, in the office': Munster still beset with grief

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# Mourning

'We are missing Axel at training, at meetings, in the office': Munster still beset with grief

Oct 26th 2016, 3:45 PM 7,152 Views 5 Comments

Director of rugby Erasmus is trying to prepare a side to face Ulster after the intensely emotional win over Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow hail Munster effort on 'inspiring occasion' but leave disappointed

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Glasgow hail Munster effort on 'inspiring occasion' but leave disappointed

Oct 24th 2016, 7:30 AM 9,483 Views 0 Comments

Gregor Townsend credited the Munster supporters for their welcoming nature.

The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold

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The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold

Oct 23rd 2016, 9:19 AM 8,942 Views 1 Comment

On an otherwise very difficult day.

Thomond Park and Munster connect like we haven't seen for some time

# Passion And Pride

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# Passion And Pride

Thomond Park and Munster connect like we haven't seen for some time

Oct 22nd 2016, 8:13 PM 44,417 Views 31 Comments

This felt like the renewal of something special between province and supporters.

14-man Munster pay Axel the ultimate tribute with sensational Thomond Park win

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14-man Munster pay Axel the ultimate tribute with sensational Thomond Park win

Oct 22nd 2016, 3:02 PM 50,854 Views 50 Comments

Peter O’Mahony and his men were utterly sublime in scoring five tries against Glasgow.

A day of raw emotion awaits for Munster at a passionate Thomond Park

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A day of raw emotion awaits for Munster at a passionate Thomond Park

Oct 22nd 2016, 10:00 AM 23,018 Views 13 Comments

After a week in which it has been so hard to find the right words, we can find solace in the rugby.

Stander to wear number 24 as Munster retire 8 jersey for tomorrow

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Stander to wear number 24 as Munster retire 8 jersey for tomorrow

Oct 21st 2016, 3:15 PM 15,958 Views 26 Comments

Peter O’Mahony leads the team at Thomond Park tomorrow.

Radio stations across Ireland came together at midday to play a touching tribute to Anthony Foley

# Fields For Foley

From The Daily Edge

# Fields For Foley

Radio stations across Ireland came together at midday to play a touching tribute to Anthony Foley

Oct 21st 2016, 12:55 PM 8,462 Views 3 Comments

RIP Axel.

Classy Clermont fans to pay tribute to Anthony Foley tomorrow

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# Respect

Classy Clermont fans to pay tribute to Anthony Foley tomorrow

Oct 21st 2016, 6:00 AM 17,289 Views 6 Comments

Clermont forwards coach Jono Gibbes said people in France were shocked by Foley’s death.

'The final, precious night': Mourners urged to arrive early as thousands expected for Anthony Foley's funeral

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'The final, precious night': Mourners urged to arrive early as thousands expected for Anthony Foley's funeral

Oct 20th 2016, 4:50 PM 27,626 Views 14 Comments

The family has urged those willing to pay their respects to plan ahead to make sure they get to say their goodbyes.

'I’m not going to do him justice here, all the words I could say'

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'I’m not going to do him justice here, all the words I could say'

Oct 19th 2016, 2:53 PM 40,631 Views 18 Comments

Peter O’Mahony was understandably emotional as he paid tribute to Anthony Foley.

Munster share their gratitude as they work towards Saturday's Glasgow game

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Munster share their gratitude as they work towards Saturday's Glasgow game

Oct 18th 2016, 4:05 PM 11,477 Views 7 Comments

The province say they are ‘working and planning’ towards the Thomond Park fixture.

Pat Lam remembers the first day he went toe-to-toe with his friend Anthony Foley

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Pat Lam remembers the first day he went toe-to-toe with his friend Anthony Foley

Oct 18th 2016, 6:45 AM 11,794 Views 3 Comments

“Everyone knew him, everyone respected him, and I was just blessed to know him well.”

Fitting tributes to Anthony Foley dominate the sports pages

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Fitting tributes to Anthony Foley dominate the sports pages

Oct 17th 2016, 2:46 PM 10,894 Views 1 Comment

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

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