Anthony Foley honoured with Richard Harris Patrons’ Award

Former captain and coach Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley was honoured with the Richard Harris Patrons’ award at the annual Munster Rugby London Dinner last night, his parents Brendan and Sheila Foley were in attendance.

The event took place at the Grosvenor Hotel on Hyde Park with the award recognising an individual who, through his or her life or work, encapsulated Munster’s values of Passion, Integrity, Ambition, Excellence and Community.

Foley, played all 48 games in Shannon’s famous four in row from 1995 to 1998, while he made over 200 appearances for Munster and won 62 caps for Ireland.

In May 20th 2006, Axel lifted the Heineken Cup trophy when Munster won their first ever European Cup in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

The award that the late, great Anthony Foley was honoured with last night was first presented in 2014 and named in honour of Richard Harris.

Sculptor Jarlath Daly created a unique piece which was originally presented to the Harris family, with a replica being presented each year thereafter at the annual Munster Rugby London Dinner.

Watch Sky Sports famous tribute to Axel below.

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