# Munster to commemorate 'special' Anthony Foley 10 years after his death

Munster Rugby is preparing to remember Anthony Foley, the former captain and head coach who died in October 2016 in Paris at age 42, on the 10th anniversary of his death. Club figures have described him as a "special" figure in Munster's history. The tribute marks a decade since the loss of one of Irish rugby's most respected leaders.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwj0lze7ezn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:12:54 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c6n8d1334j24o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:18:38 GMT