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# RIP Axel

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# RIP Axel
Maori All Blacks lay jersey in memory of Anthony Foley ahead of emotional haka
Munster and Ireland legend remembered ahead of tonight’s Thomond Park clash.
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Nov 11th 2016, 7:56 PM
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'It was the right thing to do. We put the Munster boys at the front'
Ireland formed a figure of eight in memory of Anthony Foley before their historic win over the All Blacks.
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Nov 6th 2016, 12:07 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
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Glasgow hail Munster effort on 'inspiring occasion' but leave disappointed
Gregor Townsend credited the Munster supporters for their welcoming nature.
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Oct 24th 2016, 7:30 AM
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The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold
On an otherwise very difficult day.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 9:19 AM
# passion and pride
Thomond Park and Munster connect like we haven't seen for some time
This felt like the renewal of something special between province and supporters.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 8:13 PM
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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
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A day of raw emotion awaits for Munster at a passionate Thomond Park
After a week in which it has been so hard to find the right words, we can find solace in the rugby.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 10:00 AM
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Stander to wear number 24 as Munster retire 8 jersey for tomorrow
Peter O’Mahony leads the team at Thomond Park tomorrow.
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Oct 21st 2016, 3:15 PM
# Fields For Foley
Radio stations across Ireland came together at midday to play a touching tribute to Anthony Foley
RIP Axel.
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Oct 21st 2016, 12:55 PM
# Respect
Classy Clermont fans to pay tribute to Anthony Foley tomorrow
Clermont forwards coach Jono Gibbes said people in France were shocked by Foley’s death.
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Oct 21st 2016, 6:00 AM
# Anthony Foley
'The final, precious night': Mourners urged to arrive early as thousands expected for Anthony Foley's funeral
The family has urged those willing to pay their respects to plan ahead to make sure they get to say their goodbyes.
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Oct 20th 2016, 4:50 PM
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'I’m not going to do him justice here, all the words I could say'
Peter O’Mahony was understandably emotional as he paid tribute to Anthony Foley.
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Oct 19th 2016, 2:53 PM
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Munster share their gratitude as they work towards Saturday's Glasgow game
The province say they are ‘working and planning’ towards the Thomond Park fixture.
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Oct 18th 2016, 4:05 PM
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Pat Lam remembers the first day he went toe-to-toe with his friend Anthony Foley
“Everyone knew him, everyone respected him, and I was just blessed to know him well.”
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Oct 18th 2016, 6:45 AM
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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