Darbyshire loses fight for life

FORMER Munster strength and conditioning coach Paul Darbyshire has died from Motor Neurone disease, less than a day after the start of a fundraising cycle for his family and research into new treatment.

Diagnosed last September, the 41-year-old father of four, including baby Harry, fought a courageous battle against the illness before finally succumbing in the early hours of yesterday morning.

News of his death was revealed to Munster players and management yesterday as they assembled for stage two of the cycle.