Munster coach Anthony Foley has died suddenly in Paris the night before his side were due to face Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.
Foley was just 42 and died in the team’s hotel overnight with Munster’s game against the French side now off as a mark of respect.
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The Irishman won 62 caps for his country and has been at Munster as a coach since 2011.
At statement from the RFU read: ‘It is with deep regret that the Irish Rugby Football Union and Munster Rugby must advise of the passing overnight of Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley, at the team hotel in Paris.
‘Munster Rugby management are liaising directly with Anthony’s family and will provide them with any assistance and support required.
‘The IRFU and Munster Rugby pass on our deepest sympathies to all of Anthony’s family and friends and ask for privacy for the family at this sad time.
‘As a mark of respect to Anthony and his family and and to support players, management and staff, Muster Rugby __have requested that today’s match against Racing 92.’
Foley captained his country three times as a player and lead his province Munster to their first European cup final success in 2006.
The former back row took over as head coach at Munster in 2014.
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our coach, former captain, colleague and friend today, rest in peace Anthony Foley.
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 16, 2016
We regret to announce the sudden passing of @Munsterrugby coach Anthony Foley. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time. RIP
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 16, 2016
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