Anthony Foley

Anthony Gerard Foley (30 October 1973 – 16 October 2016) was an Irish rugby union player and head coach of Munster. He was attached to the same squad during his professional playing career. He was a member of the Munster team that won the 2002–03 Celtic League and was the winning captain during their 2005–06 Heineken Cup success. Foley played for Ireland from 1995 until 2005 and captained the squad on three occasions.

Anthony Gerard Foley
Foley in his early Ireland days
Birth nameAnthony Gerard Foley
Date of birth(1973-10-30)30 October 1973
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Date of death16 October 2016(2016-10-16) (aged 42)
Place of deathSuresnes, France
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight111 kg (17.5 st; 245 lb)
SchoolSt Munchin's College
Notable relative(s)Brendan Foley (father)
SpouseOlive Foley
Children2 sons
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992–2007 Shannon 88 (95)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–2008 Munster 201 (195)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–2005 Ireland 62 (25)
Coaching career
Years Team
2011–2014
2014–2016
Munster (Forwards Coach)
Munster (Head Coach)
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