Conor Murray on Axel: ‘I couldn’t stop myself crying’

Conor Murray has spoken of the profound impact the sudden death of Anthony Foley has had on him and the entire Munster squad.

Murray grew up idolising Foley and said it has been surreal since that fateful afternoon in Paris on October 16.

Speaking to The Guardian, the Irish scrum-half outlined in detail how events unfolded as players, preparing for a Champions Cup clash with Racing 92, learned of the death of a man who had shaped many of their careers.