Tributes pour in on social media following Anthony Foley’s death

We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Foley family and to all at @Munsterrugby on the passing of a legend. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/h6d14SEhu1

— St Munchin's College (@stmunchins) October 16, 2016

Absolutely devastated for Anthony Foley's family and the Munster and Irish rugby families, we have lost a real hero #ripaxel pic.twitter.com/VXiTrhOTsX

— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) October 16, 2016

Supporters paying tribute to Anthony Foley in Paris by singing The Fields of Athenry. #rugbyunited https://t.co/dcvpSoLpwV

— Jamie Phillips (@JNPhillips4) October 16, 2016

Here at Offaly Senior Football Final & the whole crowd are like myself, shocked & deeply saddened to hear of the death of Anthony Foley. RIP

— Michael Duignan (@DuignanMichael) October 16, 2016

Les supporters du @Munsterrugby saluent la mémoire de Anthony Foley 2/2 pic.twitter.com/uZ4VrBilYo

— Racing 92 (@racing92) October 16, 2016

A truly sad day for rugby fans everywhere. RIP Anthony Foley pic.twitter.com/g9bLlmqPA0

— sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 16, 2016

Due to the tragic passing in Paris of @MunsterRugby Head Coach and former captain, Anthony Foley, today's Round 1 match has been postponed

— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) October 16, 2016

The Racing 92 vs Munster game today in Paris has been postponed after the sad news of Anthony Foley's passing pic.twitter.com/Wq1l8rDarA

— sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 16, 2016

Sadness clouding Munster Rugby in Paris pic.twitter.com/jitXKFXTJn

— sportsfile (@sportsfile) October 16, 2016

On those early mythical Munster European days he was the mythical man at its heart. He was also a top top bloke. His poor family. #RIPAxel

— Ryle Nugent (@ryle_nugent) October 16, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony's family and friends, and everyone involved with @Munsterrugby #RugbyFamily #RIP https://t.co/yusz3SSDDl

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) October 16, 2016

Clontarf would like to extend it's deepest sympathies to all at @shannonrfc @Munsterrugby and the Foley family at this tragic time #RIPAxel pic.twitter.com/X34wAGEumj

— Clontarf Rugby Club (@ClontarfRugby) October 16, 2016

We're absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Anthony Foley. Our thoughts&prayers are with his wife Olive,his children& his family

— Shannon RFC (@Shannon_RFC) October 16, 2016

Distraught at the tragic news of Anthony Foley,great friend,teammate & legend.Super form last weekend at Mick Galwey's 50th.Incomprehensible pic.twitter.com/lpnGMvnN2x

— Frankie Sheahan (@FrankieSheahan) October 16, 2016

Donal Lenihan so eloquent on sky. Mentioned memories of Anthony Foley as a boy in the Munster dressing room when his Dad played. So sad. RIP

— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) October 16, 2016

.@OKissy hails Anthony Foley as 'a great man' and says it's a sad loss for so many people #RugbyFamily pic.twitter.com/3DowE9o1oZ

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) October 16, 2016

We are all shocked and saddened by the passing of the great Anthony Foley. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/leTM5C6roH

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 16, 2016

Very sad & shocking news hearing about Anthony Foley today #RIP

— sonia osullivan (@soniaagrith) October 16, 2016

Can't quite believe it. So incredibly sad. My thoughts are with Olive, his boys & and his extended family. https://t.co/rslxzyC85T

— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 16, 2016