Scrum for Axel aims to set a world record for Munster legend Anthony Foley

He helped win more than a few against the head when he was playing and now a world record attempt in honour of Munster legend Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley will take place next week when 2,000 people attempt the world’s largest rugby scrum.

The Guinness World Record attempt will take place on April 4 and has already received the backing of the late Munster coach’s sister, Rosie.

The world record for the largest scrum has been in place since last September when it was set in Fukuroi, Japan. Now Limerick, which lays claim to the title of home of Irish rugby, is hoping to beat it, led by Sports Management students from Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).