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

Très triste d'apprendre le décès d'Anthony Foley de @Munsterrugby ! Un grand joueur et adversaire ! Mes pensées vont vers sa famille! #rip

— Thierry Dusautoir (@TitiDusautoir) 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

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

— sonia osullivan (@soniaagrith) October 16, 2016

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Anthony Foley: https://t.co/0cJoqZIwA7 pic.twitter.com/BhqB9pY5yo

— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) October 16, 2016

Thoughts with the Foley family and everyone at @Munsterrugby on this very sad day. Awful news. Rest in peace. https://t.co/VN0JAbfodh

— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 16, 2016

Terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Anthony Foley. Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this very difficult time. RIP pic.twitter.com/ZsaN9lYedF

— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 16, 2016

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

— Racing 92 (@racing92) October 16, 2016

For the great @shannonrfc man @foleyag 'There is an Isle' sang by his club https://t.co/bk8vNW81KX #RIPAxel

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 16, 2016

#ripaxel Absolutely cant believe it #gutted Huge rival but once retired became even bigger friend. But this is how his friends remember him👍 pic.twitter.com/SwGE7nlagd

— Shane Byrne (@shanebyrneoffic) October 16, 2016

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anthony Foley. Terribly sad day for Irish rugby and Irish sport. May he rest in peace.

— Dessie Farrell (@DesmondF12) October 16, 2016

Just heard the terrible news of the death of Munster's Anthony Foley - thoughts with his family - very sad indeed.

— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 16, 2016

Horrific news about Anthony Foley. Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP Munster and Irish 🍀 legend 🙏🏼

— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) 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

Very saddened by the tragic news of Anthony Foley's passing. Thoughts are with his family and all at Munster Rugby. #RIPAxel

— Stephen Ferris (@StephenFerris6) 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

Thoughts and prayers with the Foley family and everyone @Munsterrugby RIP https://t.co/cTEh91h5U3

— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) October 16, 2016

Very sad news thoughts and prayers with his family. RIP https://t.co/a7l4hUeppu

— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) 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