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Tribute to Foley

MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark 10 years since his death. Foley’s sudden passing on October 16, 2016 occurred on the eve of a Champions…

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

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Munster will honor Anthony Foley before their Champions Cup match against Racing 92 in Cork.
The tribute marks 10 years since Foley died on October 16, 2016, ahead of facing Racing 92.
Jean Wallace and members of Shannon RFC will perform There Is An Isle before kick-off.

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Munster will honor former captain and head coach Anthony Foley prior to Saturday's Champions Cup match against Racing 92 in Cork. The pre-match tribute will mark the 10th anniversary of Foley's sudden passing, which occurred on October 16, 2016, ahead of a fixture against the same club.

Ahead of kick-off at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Jean Wallace and members of Shannon RFC will perform There Is An Isle. Munster players will also wear special commemorative jackets featuring the club crest to mark the occasion.

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