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Munster Eye Fitting Tribute to 'Special' Foley in Racing Reunion

Munster will wear commemorative jackets and stage an eighth-minute applause as captain Tadhg Beirne swaps jerseys bearing Foley’s number eight.

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Foley died in his sleep aged 42 on October 16, 2016 due to a heart rhythm disorder just hours before the two teams were set to meet in the tournament. Foley spent more than two decades with Munster, winning the 2006 and 2008 Champions Cups. "He was a very special person, a very special player," Munster defence coach Denis Leamy told reporters on Tuesday. "It's tragic that he's not here anymore. We'll try and do our very best on Saturday to do…

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This Saturday evening, Racing moves to the Munster to launch their Champions Cup campaign. Gibert, captain, starts the match at the opening half position, Bamba is on the bench. At the Munster, Tadhg Beirne is...

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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