Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player and coach |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 30/10/1973 |
| Age | 42 years (died on 16, Oct, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Limerick, Ireland |
| Date of Death | 16/10/2016 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Anthony Foley
13/10/2026
Munster Rugby announced a series of tributes to Anthony Foley for the 10th anniversary of his death, to be held around their Investec Champions Cup match against Racing 92 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on 17/10/2026. The tributes include a performance of 'There Is An Isle' by Jean Wallace and members of Shannon RFC before kick-off, and a photo display of his career outside the stadium. Players will wear jackets featuring the club crest and the number eight, and supporters will applaud in his memory in the eighth minute.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish rugby union player and head coach of Munster Rugby, known as a number 8 and flanker who captained Munster to the 2006 Heineken Cup title. |
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| Death | Died suddenly in Suresnes, near Paris, ahead of a Munster European Champions Cup match against Racing 92. Munster marked the 10th anniversary of his death in October 2026 with tributes at a Champions Cup match against Racing 92. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.91 m |
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| Weight | 111 kg |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Munchin's College |
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Family
| Father | Brendan Foley |
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| Sister | Rosie Foley |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Son of former Ireland international Brendan Foley, who played in the Munster side that beat the All Blacks in 1978 | |
| 2. Captained Munster 58 times during his 201 appearances | |
| 3. Led Munster to the PRO12 final in his first season as head coach | |
| 4. Made 86 European Cup appearances for Munster and remains the province's top try scorer in Europe with 23 |
