Connacht Rugby has said they’re deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Anthony Foley.

In a statement, they say their thoughts and prayers are with the Foley family and everyone at Munster Rugby at this difficult time.

Meanwhile, Anthony Foley's grieving family have expressed their appreciation for out-pouring of "support and sympathy" that they have received following the tragic death of the Munster head coach.

They say that they have been "plunged deep into an incomprehensible darkness".

Funeral arrangements are yet to be finalised.

Books of condolence have already been opened across Munster, while the IRFU say that fans and mourners will also be able to leave their messages at their headquarters in Dublin.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has also paid tribute to Foley today - saying that he was "always great company" to be around and describing his untimely death as a "huge loss to both Munster and Irish Rugby".