Pat Lam: Anthony Foley was a legend of world rugby

Connacht coach Pat Lam has described Anthony Foley as a legend of world rugby who he had the honour of battling as a coach and a player.

The coach, speaking at NUI Galway where he was conferred with an honorary degree, said the late Munster hero would be remembered as a special man on and off the pitch.

Lam said he was distraught to hear the news of the death of the former Ireland and Munster star on Sunday.