Person: Axel Foley

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rugby

Anthony's death 'brought our family to its knees', says Axel Foley's widow Olive, one year on

“At the very worst time in life, we saw the very best of others."

The ultimate A-Z of 2016

general

Looking back at the year that was 2016

The only good thing about 2016 is that it ends tonight, says Suzanne Harrington. She looks back at a year of break ups, celebrity deaths – and Donald Trump.

comment-analysis

One year on from Jonah Lomu's passing here's the untold story of the fallen fern

news

Maori All-Black jersey presented to Foley family takes pride of place alongside Jonah Lomu jersey

Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring their fifth try with teammates 5/11/2016

news

Ireland victory over All Blacks dedicated to Axel Foley’s memory

Axel Foley remembered in son's #8Masses4no8 campaign

Munster legend Anthony Foley’s son Tony, 11, lit a special candle for his dad yesterday as crowds flocked to churches in response to his campaign to remember departed loved ones.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Foleys take solace from response to Facebook campaign

The son of Munster rugby head coach Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley who died last week, has a “smile on his face at a time when smiles are not easily come by”, due to thousands of people here and abroad vowing to take part in his memorial campaign.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Axel’s son launches tribute with Facebook mass appeal

The 11-year-old son of Munster rugby star Anthony Foley has launched a Facebook appeal in his father’s memory.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Munster v Glasgow Warriors - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 2

Anthony Foley: Thomond stands up and fights for Axel

When it seemed referee Jerome Garces had formally concluded the week-long obsequies for Anthony Foley with a shrill final whistle on Saturday, Axel’s comrades took to Thomond’s famed turf for one last farewell to one of the greats of Munster and Irish rugby.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Axel, did you notice the depth of mourning, the sense of loss?

So, Axel Foley, how was it for you yesterday during the ritual hush for that final conversion in Killaloe?

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Anthony Foley: Keep it simple, stupid: The best of coaching tips from Axel

“Tell them nothing” – the shout from Anthony Foley at the weekly Munster press conference whenever he passed by a player being interviewed. The ‘jibe’ was always always followed by childish chuckle and the squinting of his devilment-filled eyes.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Anthony Foley: Munster flags bled from every windowsill

No ancient King of Kincora was ever more poignantly or powerfully mourned, writes Cormac McConnell

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

POLL: Donal Lenihan suggests standing down Munster's No 8 jersey for the season - do you agree?

In his column, Donal Linehan wrote some very moving words about Munster's Anthony Foley.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Limerick lines out at Thomond Park for Anthony Foley

Anthony Foley’s final journey through Limerick paused at the foothills of his rugby youth as darkness fell last night.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Stade Francais Paris v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 4 Round 2 Refixture

Schools should teach tackling, not ban it, says Anthony Foley

Munster Rugby’s Head Coach Anthony Foley last night claimed sensible and wise coaching from an early age to instil proper tackling technique into every player is the solution to the current controversies afflicting the game.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

It’s time hookers and props turned stool pigeon

I know nothing. I really don’t. 130 tests later, if you haven’t it all figured you’re dumb, writes Ronan O'Gara. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Munster go native, Eddie goes south

Driving down the motorway yesterday from Dublin to Newbridge, the road to Munster stretched out in front. The gravitational pull of Cork.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Murphy to reprise 'Beverly Hills Cop' role

Eddie Murphy will star in 'Beverly Hills Cop 4'.

Tue, 06 May, 2014

Toulouse still set the gold standards

Irish attitudes towards French opposition in Europe have changed markedly, but a healthy respect remains for Guy Noves’ Toulouse, writes Ronan O'Gara.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Prendergast says time is right for Foley to step up to top job

Mike Prendergast believes Anthony Foley is the right man to take over from Rob Penney as Munster coach.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Grass still green at home in Munster

EVER return somewhere, full of nostalgic memories, believing everything would be just like before, only to be disappointed? Going back to Thomond Park last Sunday was nothing like that at all.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Murphy named 'most over-paid actor'

A recent study has named Eddie Murphy as the most over-paid actor in Hollywood.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012

This is still a great team, insists De Villiers

JEAN DE VILLIERS knew he would face one or two major hurdles once he joined Munster.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009

Hurdling return beckons for Coda

Coda Agency trotted up in the two-mile Higgs International Handicap at Lingfield but trainer David Arbuthnot is planning to return the five-year-old to his favoured game over hurdles.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2008

Murphy to return as Axel Foley?

Eddie Murphy is set to reprise his role in police drama 'Beverly Hills Cop', according to US reports.

Fri, 30 May, 2008

Murphy to return to Beverly Hills Cop

Hollywood funnyman Eddie Murphy is set to return to his roots and star in a fourth Beverly Hills Cop instalment.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2006

Tarantino considers Beverly Hills Cop 4

Quentin Tarantino has reportedly signed up to bring Eddie Murphy back as Beverly Hills Cop legend Axel Foley.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005