Tributes to Foley pour in from a rugby world in shock

Anthony Foley, the 42-year-Munster head coach, was found dead in the Munster team hotel in Paris yesterday, a day before the clash in the European Champions Cup against Racing 92.

A statement by the Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Rugby announced his sudden death, saying: “It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our coach, former captain, colleague and friend today, rest in peace Anthony Foley.”

Foley is survived by his wife Olive and two sons, Rory and Dan.