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Munster fans in Paris sang the Fields of Athenry in a moving tribute to Anthony Foley

The Munster coach died suddenly at the age of 42.

THE RUGBY WORLD is in shock today after the tragic passing of Munster coach, Anthony Foley.

Anthony Foley Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

The IRFU confirmed that Foley died of a heart attack in Paris, where Munster were due to face Racing 92 later today.

Fans and colleagues paid tribute to the legend today, while many in Paris gathered at the stadium, despite the game being called off out of respect.

The fans paid tribute outside the Stade Yves du Manior with a touching rendition of the Fields of Athenry after a minute’s applause

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